{"id":243,"date":"2024-06-04T17:57:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/?page_id=243"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:10:38","slug":"resource-resumewriting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/resource-resumewriting\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Document Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingresume\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableresume\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableresume\">Resume<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableresume\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingresume\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start creating your job-winning resume with our improved\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/08\/ResumeWritingGuide_2024_FINAL.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resume Writing Guide and Examples<\/a>. This short guide will help you build your resume with professional content geared towards landing your next position. Samples of strong resumes are included at the end. After reviewing our guide, participate in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/docdrop\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Document Drop Program<\/a>\u00a0to receive written critique.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design and Format Help:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download our resume examples if you need help designing or formatting your resume as you go through the guide. Each example file is fully editable in Microsoft Word, so you can add your own content to the resume as you create it. All samples utilize right tabs to align content. Find information on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/RightTabInstructions.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to edit using right tabs.<\/a>&nbsp;Remember:&nbsp;<strong>There is not any one &#8220;correct&#8221; format.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-compact-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/BlankTemplate1.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resume Sample 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/ResumeSample2.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resume Sample 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/ResumeSample3.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resume Sample 3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Video Presentations:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-compact-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C4MsETkcwWo&amp;t=71s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resume Writing\u00a0(Brief 6 minutes)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcover-letter\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecover-letter\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecover-letter\">Cover Letter<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecover-letter\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcover-letter\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/mtsucoverletterguide_2023_final.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cover Letter Writing Guide<\/a>&nbsp;to get started. This guide will help you with&nbsp;formatting basics&nbsp;and how to develop content used to convey your interest in a specific position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Video Presentation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=597m-o8hMmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafting Cover Letters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpersonal-statement\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablepersonal-statement\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablepersonal-statement\">Personal Statement<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablepersonal-statement\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpersonal-statement\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal statements are often required for graduate school applications. They may seem overwhelming, but our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/personal_statement_guide.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Statement Writing Guide<\/a>&nbsp;is here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Video Presentation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EnejsgkV9WY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating a Personal Statement&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcurriculum-vitae-cv\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecurriculum-vitae-cv\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecurriculum-vitae-cv\">Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecurriculum-vitae-cv\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcurriculum-vitae-cv\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curriculum Vitaes (also known as CVs), are lengthier than a resume. Often used in academia, these&nbsp;detail all academic experience you have, while a resume&nbsp;summarizes your skills and experience. Use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/CV_Writing_Guide.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CV Guide<\/a>&nbsp;to help yours shine!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingreference-page\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablereference-page\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablereference-page\">Reference Page<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablereference-page\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingreference-page\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of having references on your resume, use a separate document.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/06\/ReferenceGuide.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reference Writing Guide<\/a>&nbsp;will help you get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Don\u2019t see what you need here?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"27\">Career Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;for in-depth help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peer Career Ambassadors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provide individual career assistance to students via document drop and drop ins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2023-2024 Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaylaine Roker, Katie Pricer, Katrina Ibezim, Kylie Tran, Erika Marcrum, Kamarian Gates<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact the PCA Team at:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pca@mtsu.edu\">pca@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or call 615-898-2500&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Drop:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get feedback on your resume or cover letter within 2 business days. More info&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/docdrop\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"135\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quick Look at our Resume Writing Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Write a Resume\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C4MsETkcwWo?start=60&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t see what you need here? Connect with your&nbsp;Career Advisor&nbsp;for in-depth help! 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