Job Searching
Lead Text (required) The Lead Text usually includes a heading (H3) and some brief introductory text. The introductory text is a great opportunity to include a description of the purpose of the page, with important keywords woven naturally into the content to improve search engine optimization. The heading can have additional emphasis by changing the color of a key word in the heading. That's done by selecting the key word and clicking on I in the WYSIWYG editor. While often used for italics, the purpose of that style is emphasis, in this case, a different color.
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Resumes
RESUME WRITING
A resume is sales document
The main focus of a resume is to highlight your academic, professional, and personal achievements. When you write a resume, you write it for the reader. It is not a historical document of what you have experienced. Resumes often follow a formula, but the only rule of resume writing is that the Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling (GPS) must be perfect. Beyond this, here are common guidelines:
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Do not use columns or tables
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10-12 point font
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Consistent use of bold/italics
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1 Page - business applications
2 Page - schools, non-profits, government, and graduate school applications -
Focus on skills, not tasks FAQ's
The UNI Career Services recommended format is:
Organization Name, City, ST
Position Title Dates
- Action verb with skills-based description
- Most experiences will have 2-6 bullets
- Focus on how this experience prepared you for what you are applying to
Have your resume reviewed by emailing it to careercoach@uni.edu or by scheduling an appointment.
Resume Templates (downloads)
To download and use as your own, login to your email. Go to File >> Save a Copy. From there, you will be able to input your own information.
Samples of Resumes
- General Resume
- Federal Government Resume
- Information Systems/Technology
- Helping Fields (social work, family services, etc.)
- Former Military
- UNI Athletes
- Teaching Resumes
Cover Letters
A cover letter is your chance to tell YOUR story! It is a written interview. Take advantage of the fact you can write yourself to a job. When writing a cover letter, focus on your experiences and relate those experiences into the position you want!
Interviewing
Become a STAR at interviewing! From the first question (tell me about yourself) to preparing for questions you ask and avoiding mistakes, UNI Career Services is ready to help you succeed [video]!
We offer in-person, Zoom, or video mock interviews daily. You can schedule your mock interview online or by calling (319) 273-6857. In addition, UNI Career Services has partnered with StandOut to provide video mock interviews anytime! Standout offers traditional interviews, graduate program preparation, and even campus-based Business 2000 mock interviews.