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What is a Resume?

A resume is your personal

marketing tool. It is not a one-size-

fits-all document.

Writing a resume is an on-going

process. Continually update it

throughout your career.

It concisely outlines your

educational background,

experience, skills, and training as

they relate to how you may

contribute to the organization.

It communicates what makes you

stand out from other applicants to

potential employers or universities.

Include high school involvement

when college activities and

experiences are limited or when

they are related to your career

goals.

Formats

OFFICE HOURS:

Fall & Spring Semesters

Mon—Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm

Fri. 8:30am-4:00pm

Drop-In Hours: Mon-Thurs, 1:00-3:00pm

Resume Blitz: Fri, 12:30-2:30pm

Summer

Mon—Thurs 8:00am-5:30pm

Fri. Closed

Changes are posted on the Career Center

website & front door

LOCATION:

573 Huger St (Behind Capers Hall)

Corner of Hagood Avenue & Huger Street

CONTACT:

843-953-1617

www.citadel.edu/career

careercenter@citadel.edu

Connecting Citadel students,

alumni, and Veterans to the tools

and resources needed to take the

next step in their march towards

the future.

Resume Construction Tips & Resources

7/2017

There are 3 traditional resume formats:

Chronological, Functional & Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Chronological

Most widely used and typically best suited for

undergraduate and graduate students, as well

as recent alumni

Arranges information in reverse chronological

order (most current first)

Highlights timeframe in which experiences,

education, and achievement occurred

Functional

Tends to be best suited for more experienced

students and alumni, frequent job changers,

or those moving into a different industry

Groups similar information together to stress

proficiencies and specializations

Highlights experiences & skill sets

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Best suited for those pursuing scholarly

positions in academic research or teaching

Format varies according to discipline as each

one will place emphasis on what is most

important or unique in the field

Highlights teaching, research, & publications

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