Resume Information and Review Opportunities
Resume Writing Workshops - Nervous about writing your resume? Don’t sweat it, this workshop will teach you step by step, everything you need to know! This is a great starting point as you're trying to put a resume together. It isn't necessary to bring a resume to the workshop, but do bring any questions you may have. No need to sign up in advance- see the CAP calendar for upcoming dates.
Resume Roadshow - Need to have your resume reviewed? Make a pit stop at the Resume Roadshow! The advantage of the Resume Roadshow is that we bring our services to you- offered all over campus throughout the semester, these events are designed to be in convenient locations where you can stop in and have your resume reviewed- no need to sign up in advance. Make sure to bring 2 copies of your resume with you. No need to sign up in advance- see the CAP calendar for upcoming dates.
Resume Roundup - Resume Roundup is an event where an employer reviews your resume in a relaxed environment with a country-western theme. This event is only offered in the Fall semester. You don't need an appointment, just walk in during the hours of the event. You'll be assigned to meet with an employer representative for approximately 15 minutes, and receive helpful feedback on your resume from the employer's point of view. Past employer participants have included Deloitte, CGI, Ernst & Young, American Woodmark, Target, Johnson Lambert & Co., KPMG, Grafton, Inc., and Apex Systems. Every year this event has been a tremendous hit for both students and employers alike. No need to sign up in advance- see the CAP calendar for upcoming dates.
Employer Resume Review - Schedule a 30 minute time slot to meet with an
employer representative to acquire feedback on your
resume. Review the information on our How to Write a Resume page, write a draft of your resume, and then bring your resume to the appointment. If there is time to do so, you
can also use this time with the employer to conduct an informational interview and/or
acquire feedback regarding interviewing skills in
order to better prepare yourself for the recruiting
process. See the CAP calendar for upcoming dates, advanced sign-up is required.
How to Sign Up for an Employer Resume Review:
- Make sure that you've viewed the Recruit-A-Duke online
tutorial first, in order to be an authorized user of
the system.
- Go to the Recruit-A-Duke Log-In page and enter your username and password.
- Click Job Opportunities > On Campus Recruiting.
- Type in "Resume" under the keyword search.
Individual Resume Review Appointments - Set up a 30 minute individual resume review appointment by calling the CAP office at 540-568-6555. If this is your first draft you'll meet with one of our peer educators, and if it's a final draft you'll meet with a CAP advisor. Make sure to bring 2 copies of your resume with you.
