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Resumes are a great first step to building a strong professional profile and establishing yourself as a good candidate for a great job.

An effective resume gets you an interview, not the job.

A resume may be your only chance to make a good impression on future employers.

July 17, 2023 - Due to short staffing in the career development center (CDC), appointments are at limited capacity. please utilize online resources on our website to develop your professional documents and skills before scheduling an appointment.

What To Know About Resumes

Getting started.

Getting started on making your resume can be confusing so we will break it down into three simple steps.

Step 1: Build an "Organic Resume"

"Organic Resumes" are a complete document that grows with you and includes everything you have done on it (work experience, education, RSOs, volunteering, skills, etc.).  Note that this version of your resume can be long and should be added to periodically throughout the year whether you are looking for a job or not.  The purpose of this resume is to make sure you remember all changes that were made in your life instead of trying to remember everything you did in the last four years.

Step 2: Find the Job

This sounds a bit obvious, but to build a great resume, you need to find a job description you are interested in.  Understanding the needs of an employer will help you to demonstrate your value as a quality candidate.

Step 3: Tailor the Resume

Employers are going to tell you exactly what they are looking for in potential employees in the job description.  If you take your time and read carefully, you can tailor your resume to show the skills and experiences that match what the employer is looking for in their top person.  

Here are some tools to help you get started building your perfect resume.

• Resume Guide
• Basic Resume
• Resume Formatting Checklist
• Action Verbs

Getting Better

Now that you have gotten started, you are ready to adapt your resume to your personal experience.  Some of you have a lot of work experience at the same job, some of you have had a lot of jobs at different companies, and some of you have not entered the workforce yet.  It is important to understand how to leverage your experience in order to send a positive message to employers.  

Here are some examples of different resume styles that can help you get started.

• Chronological Resume
• Skills Resume
• Portfolio Resume
• Creative Resume

Getting More

Different Industries want different things to appear on your resume.  Below you will find several resumes that can help you to build your resume for several industries.

• Accounting-entry-level
• Agricultural Sciences
• Agriculture
• Airport Ops
• Animal Science
• Anthropology (CV)
• Art Education
• Automotive Technology
• Aviation Pilot (Major Airline)
• Aviation Pilot (Regional)
• Aviation Technology
• Biological Sciences
• Biology (CV)
• Civil Engineering
• Dental Hygiene
• English (CV)
• Engineering (CV)
• Environmental Sciences (CV)
• Engineering PhD
• Master of Business Administration
• Radio, Television, and Digital Media
• Secondary Education
• Therapist PTA

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SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor Affirms and Encourages Summer Success Program Students

The Program Welcomed its Largest Class of Incoming First-Year College Students

The message that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared with students of the SIUE Summer Success Program (SSP) during the program’s sixth Annual Closing Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9, was one filled with affirmation and hope. 

“We expect you to succeed here at SIUE,” Minor said warmly to a crowd of students in the Mississippi/Illinois Rooms of SIUE’s Morris University Center. “When you are doing something new and you are out of your comfort zone, there’s a little voice inside that asks, ‘Can I do this?’” 

“The answer is yes,” Minor continued. “Every time during the academic year when that little voice pops up, I want you to remember that we expect you to succeed.” 

This year, SSP welcomed its largest class of 55 participants from Illinois, Missouri and one student from Texas. SSP is a free, five-week program open to a select cohort of newly admitted first-year students who identify as first-generation and/or Pell eligible. 

Participants undergo a rigorous academic schedule and can earn up to five college credit hours. Students took three classes from 10 course offerings. SSP is offered under the SIUE CORE TEAM (College Readiness: Transition, Engage, Achieve and Mentor). 

Opening up SSP’s Closing Ceremony, where students received awards and accolades, was Timothy Staples, EdD, interim director of CORE TEAM/Pre-College Program and executive director of the SIUE East St. Louis Campus Programs. 

Staples led the students in a call-and-response version of their program motto: “Be Focused. Be Responsible. Be Achievers.” 

“Learning is so valuable that it is, therefore, sacred,” said Staples, quoting the late American author Paula Underwood. “And a life filled with learning is the greatest gift of all. There are songs to be sung that honor the beauty of such a life, reminding us all of our purpose and potential.” 

Minor had two more takeaways for the SSP Class of 2024: “ You Belong Here , and everyone who works at this University is at your service.” 

“You are going to encounter challenges in your academic career, but in those moments when you question whether you should be here. We want to affirm that you absolutely belong here,” Minor shared. “I need you to know you are smart enough, good enough to be here.” 

“There’s a strange thing that happens, and we can question whether or not we are worthy of asking for help,” noted Minor. “I need you all to step forward and ask for help as if you deserve it. We show up here everyday to make sure that you are successful, but you must ask.” 

SSP participants saw great success throughout the program, and they received awards in numerous categories. 

“I liked getting college experience before the fall started, and I liked the demanding course work,” said Dannica Davis, who graduated from SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School and plans to major in biological and medical sciences at SIUE. “It gave me a glimpse into what to expect in the fall and how to navigate and manage my college life.” 

The program helped Moss Palmer get better acquainted with the SIUE campus. “I didn’t expect to meet so many people as I did,” said Palmer, who graduated from Chesterton High School in Indiana and plans to major in studio arts at SIUE. “I made some good friends. It was a pleasant surprise. I also asked a Summer Success staff member to be my mentor.” 

Twin brothers David and Davion Sides graduated from Bishop DuBourg, a private Catholic high school of about 300 students in St. Louis, Mo. 

“I loved it,” said David Sides, who plans to study construction management at SIUE. “The program prepared me to be successful in the fall semester. I thought the lessons we learned in Saturday workshops were extremely useful. Specifically, we learned how to compose a resume and how to prepare to get a job on campus. We also learned about budgeting our money.” 

“My favorite teachers were Dr. Howard Rambsy (PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of English who taught American Literature and Culture) and Nakita Crawford (instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who taught Pre-College Algebra),” continued David Sides. “Dr. Rambsy would have deep conversations with you on literature and other things.” 

“I liked the way the program gave us a head start and showed us how to get around campus,” said Davion Sides, who plans to major in electrical engineering. “Having to go to my classes in different buildings allowed me to learn about the campus, see how long it takes get to places and enjoy the atmosphere.” 

“I liked Dr. Jocelyn DeGroot-Brown (PhD, Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Applied Communication Studies who taught Interpersonal Communications),” added Davion Sides. “She had a very bright personality, was eager to teach us and made the students comfortable.” 

Cooper Law, who graduated from Hillsboro High School and plans to major in business and entrepreneurship, enjoyed working and interacting with SSP tutor Bikash Thapa Magar. “He was so accommodating and helpful.” 

“In high school, I didn’t hang out with a lot of people,” added Law. “But coming here, I met quite a few people and spent time socializing. It was a whole new experience.” 

“I always enjoy working with these students to help them as they enter their first year of college,” said SSP Program Coordinator Letrice “Lee” Young, EdD. “I want to facilitate their transition to college by reminding them of all of the campus resources, starting with their professors and continuing with every office on this campus.” 

Students also had the choice of taking courses with the following faculty members: Introduction to Public Speaking taught by Sorin Nastasia, PhD, associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Applied Communication Studies; English Composition I taught by Nicola Schmidt, instructor in the Department of English; Introduction to Sociology, taught by Samara Chapple, instructor in the Department of Sociology; Quantitative Reasoning, taught by David Dixon, instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Biology and Biology Lab, taught by Brittany Peterson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences; and Topics in College Exploration: Matriculation to Success, taught by Staples.  

Other administrators attending the ceremonies included Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD; Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (VCEDI) Jessica Harris, PhD; Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Opportunities, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Earleen Patterson, PhD; Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Miriam Roccia and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD. 

The  SIUE Summer Success Program  is designed to assist provide assistance to incoming first-year undergraduate students. It works collaboratively with students to engage in an ongoing transitional process from high school to college and creates a foundation for persistence towards a timely graduation.  

Photos : The SIUE Summer Success Program graduated its largest class yet during its sixth Annual Closing Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the  Illinois Board of Higher Education .

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