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Engineering Resume Guide
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Engineering Resume Guide

Crafting a strong resume may feel like a daunting task, but college is the perfect time to develop this essential skill—especially entering a competitive field like engineering. A well-crafted resume should clearly and concisely communicate relevant experiences and qualifications,…

Friday, May 2, 2025

How to Create a Resume for a Career Change
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How to Create a Resume for a Career Change

Considering a career change? Updating your resume, navigating applicant tracking systems (ATS), and securing an interview in a new industry can feel overwhelming but with the right strategy it does not have to be. Follow these three essential steps to position yourself for success…

Friday, March 7, 2025

20 Must-Know Resume Tips
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20 Must-Know Resume Tips

Northwestern’s Career Development office has put together a list of 20 tips to help you make a great first impression and land the interview.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Nursing Resume Writing Guide
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Nursing Resume Writing Guide

A resume often serves as an organization’s first impression of you. It tells the recruiter or hiring manager objective information about you which can be used to decide if an interview is the appropriate next step. For this reason, your resume should professionally communicate the most…

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Resume Readiness Checklist
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Resume Readiness Checklist

Writing a resume can feel daunting at times. Every recruiter wants to see something different. There isn’t one correct way to write a resume because every industry focuses on different concepts in a resume. However,…

Friday, November 23, 2018

Career Change: A Guide to Resume Writing
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Career Change: A Guide to Resume Writing

If you are considering a career change, your resume can feel like a barrier to getting an interview. But that doesn’t need to be true! Much (if not all) of your experience is transferrable and useful, if presented in…

Friday, November 2, 2018

Don’t Say “No” & Other Interviewing Tips
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Don’t Say “No” & Other Interviewing Tips

Ok, it’s all good. You’ve answered the heavy questions during your job interview for what you believe may be your dream job. You’ve got this job in the bag. But then, a sudden pause. Your next moments are crucial.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Six rules for your resume
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Six rules for your resume

UNW’s Career Development has helped to take the fear out of resume writing. After reading through these steps, you will be able to turn this humble document into your very own career launch-pad.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

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