1. Presented by Wheaton College Sophomore Peer Mentors Beyond The Wheaton Bubble

2. What Is a Resume? ▪A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills ▪It highlights your accomplishments to show a potential employer that you are qualified for a position (it is not a biography of everything you have done) ▪Its purpose is to get you an interview/internship

3. Why Is My Resume So Important? ▪It’s the first thing – and sometimes the only thing – a potential employer will look at ▪It’s often used as a screening tool ▪It’s an example of your writing skills ▪It’s an overview of your experiences and accomplishments

4. The Basic Outline ▪ Contact Information ▪ Name, Address, Phone, Email Address ▪ Education ▪ Wheaton, study abroad, other institutions attended ▪ Experience ▪ Internship, work, research ▪ Co-Curricular Activities ▪ Athletics, intramurals, student orgs., volunteer work ▪ Check out some sample resumessample resumes

5. What’s Next? ▪Start drafting your resume or cover letter!resumecover letter ▪Learn more by attending other workshops & info. sessions ▪Visit our website & “like” us on FacebookwebsiteFacebook ▪Meet w/ a Career Peer Advisor to revise/update your resume ▪Talk to a Career Advisor about future plans & internship opportunities

6. Contact the Filene Center! Ben Chalot, chalot_benjamin@wheatoncollege.educhalot_benjamin@wheatoncollege.edu Make an appointment: Filene Center for Academic Advising & Career Services Phone: 508-286-8215 Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30am – 7:00pm