Your resume is a professional document that demonstrates your skills, abilities, and knowledge. Your resume should include your education, coursework, activities, leadership roles, jobs, and even class projects or volunteer work that demonstrate your abilities.

Getting Started: Resume Resources for All Students

Resume formatting and organization tips

Use this formula to write accomplishment statements

Strong words to make an impact with your reader

AI tools can be helpful in brainstorming. Review this guidance to maximize benefits and avoid common pitfalls.

Career Community Resume Guides

Career Essentials: Resume Video Workshop

In this short video, you’ll learn:

  • The purpose of a resume
  • How to approach the resume storytelling process
  • The 4 parts of a resume
  • How to write bullet points, or accomplishment statements
  • How to format and tailor your resume

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Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

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Career Lab/Drop-ins

The Career Lab and Drop-Ins for Engineering/Tech, Finance/Consulting, and the SMFA are great places to get answers for your …