Week of 3/4/2013

Featured Staff:

Assistant Director James Vivé

I’ve been with Career Services since August of 2005. Back then the office was known as the Career Development Center. It has been fascinating to see the changes and growth over time both within our office and for the university as a whole. One of the things that has remained constant are the mission and values of our institution which deeply inform the work we do in Career Services. Helping students and alumni reflect on their experiences to help inform their future decisions has been powerful and deeply gratifying work. It is an honor to serve our community.

Featured Employer:

United States Marine Corps

Fitness Challenge and Platoon Leader Info Session

Oh Thursday, March 7^th from 2pm to 4:30pm, the US Marine Corps will be hosting a fitness challenge on campus! The challenge will take place on the front lawn of the fitness center where students can challenge their strengths and see how they stand alongside Marine Corp members! Please join us for this exciting challenge and stay afterwards for an information session if you are interested in applying to become a Platoon Leader for the Marine Corps.

This program will challenge you, but will also put you far past your college counterparts who will still be in entry-level internship positions. Besides the opportunity to earn academic credit and add a great internship experience for your resume, you will learn how to adapt, overcome and lead. While your peers work behind a desk, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a diverse environment surrounded by other motivated individuals from around the country. This program is more than an internship; it’s an opportunity to challenge yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually beyond what you thought possible.

For more information, please contact Sarah Thomson in the Career Services office by calling the front desk at 206-296-6080.

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Q&A

“Is there a certain standard for how resumes should look like?”

Yes, there is a standard on how resumes should generally look. Generally, a resume is one page with your name bolded and larger than the other text to make sure employers can decipher between the piles of resumes they receive. Most employers will spend 15-30 seconds reading your resume so make sure to put the most important information in the top 2/3 of the page and have tailored section headings so it is easy to read. Check out our online resources here to help you see some examples and create an outstanding resume for yourself! Our advisors are also here to help you throughout the process so make sure to come into our office to receive additional resources!

Check out this article to make sure your resume passes the screening process!

Also, not all resumes have to be boring. If you’re applying for a certain job that may allow you to get a little more creative, check out these creative resumes that caught many employers eyes!