Resumes

A resume provides a snapshot of relevant and recent experiences, accomplishments, and abilities that relate to the roles you intend to pursue. In the hiring process, a resume becomes a tool that employers use to determine whether or not to move a candidate through the next step in the evaluation process – an interview. 

Check out the key resources below for help in getting your resume ready to apply. 

Resume Guide 

The resume guide includes formatting tips, resume samples by career community and class year, and an appendix of additional resources.  To get started on your resume, review the Resume Guide for help. 

Career Communications Assistants

Career Communications Assistants can help you develop and refine your resume, cover letter and/or LinkedIn profile. CCAs are available in the Career Lab (GHH 117) Monday – Friday 10am-3pm. You can may drop-in anytime! You can also email your resume to be reviewed by email at resumes@g.rwu.edu.  Please submit resumes and cover letters in a Microsoft Word or Google Doc format for live feedback. 

Make an Appointment 

Career Counselors are also available by appointment to assist you with your resume.  If you have already met with a CCA or want to take a deep dive into your document, schedule an appointment with a career counselor. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Resume Guide

Use the resume guide for tips on structure, content, and ways to elevate your professional document.

LI Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand video learning platform that provides thousands of video courses taught by industry experts in software, …

References 101

Formatting your reference list is equally as important as a resume. In your bundle of professional documents, make sure your …

LOCATION

Address

One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809

SERVICE HOURS

Monday 9:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00-4:00 PM
Friday 9:00-4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

The Center for Career and Professional Development's service hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm.

The CCPD does not offer same-day appointments with Career Counseling Staff.

Drop - In Career Lab Appointments with a Career Peer Advisor occur 10:00am-3:00pm in GHH 117.