Resume Now and Then
Purpose: This activity helps you to create an overall educational plan that relates to both your major and your career aspirations. You will consider what experiences you have that belong on a resume and how you can improve your resume to be employable when you have graduated from college. The activity also invites you to include experiences you want to have while attending a college or university.
As a result of this activity you will be able to:
- Recognize and articulate how much experience you currently have working, leading, and volunteering.
- Recognize and articulate what activities you can pursue while in school that will provide you with real experience that is transferrable into the job market.
- Know what types of activities and majors you may need to consider in order to fulfill your resume “wish list.”
Process:
On a separate sheet of paper make a list of resume building activities you currently have on the left (example given), and a list of accomplishments and jobs you want to have on your resume at graduation on the right:
| Current Resume | Resume at Graduation |
| Eagle Scout Award: Project fixing park pond Club President: Awesome PPL Club Class President High School Jr. Class Missionary for the LDS Church Fluent in Portuguese Summer employee at Joe Snow Shack | Eagle Scout Award: Project fixing park pond Club President: Awesome PPL Club Class President High School Jr. Class Missionary for the LDS Church Fluent in Portuguese Summer employee at Joe Snow Shack Freshman Mentor Student Body Government Officer Intern at Google Run own start-up website based company Research with Business Professor |
* You can also work with University Career Services to identify additional development activities to prepare you for the life roles and careers you have chosen.