If you’re graduating in the next few months, your last days will likely be filled with writing last minute final papers, ordering caps and gowns, and, finally, saying tearful goodbyes to your best college friends.
You’ve thought lots about your future and how your new degree will help direct your career path. You might have had some internships and even a mock interview at your campus career center. But have you actually sat down and written your resume? If you have, are you 100% confident it can get you onto the career path you want?
These days, companies know they have to adapt to what the millennial generation wants in a career. This isn’t a generation that simply wants a job to pay the bills or a straightforward path that climbs the corporate ladder. If you’re graduating into today’s job market, you want a job that means the start of a career path, which means you’re using your passions and skills to be part of something bigger.
But what does your resume say about you?
Does that neatly typed Word document say what it needs to say to get your foot in the door to an amazing company? If you’re not sure, we hope you’ll find this resume guide helpful.
Cover your bases
You’ve probably heard all the most basic resume tips a hundred times, but that doesn’t make them any less important.
Beyond the basics
A common resume mistake is focusing your resume on a mere list of responsibilities in previous positions. Though this approach can work, it’s typically a recipe for “just” a job, instead for a great career that really aligns with who you are.
The big picture
As a new graduate, your breadth of experience may be short, but in truth, you are more than the sum of your previous work history.
At IDR, we’re always looking for passionate new team members who are seeking an outstanding career path. Find out more and apply here.
