A strong résumé is a critical tool for use in pursuing your career goals. To create an effective résumé, the Career Resource Center offers résumé workshops, a résumé writing guide, templates based on the industry standards, books in our office library. We also highly recommend that current students gain instant and personalized feedback by VMock.
Read an informational guide on résumé preparation based on the feedback we have received from recruiters over the years.
These customized templates make it easy for students to prepare a professionally formatted résumé.
After creating your résumé using the CRC official template, submit your document for a critique through VMock. Receive instant feedback on your presentation, competencies and impact.
Get instant, automated and personalized career guidance via VMockSmart Résumé.
You can receive up to 10 critiques in one year. Your goal is to achieve 70 points or more before proceeding to step three, Connect.
Drop-off your résumé and cover letter in 308 Alfiero for critique. Students are then able to pick up written feedback or schedule an individual appointment with one of our Career Advisors to discuss the suggestions.
To review your résumé or cover letter in person, meet with a member of the CRC staff. To schedule an appointment, please call or stop by our office, or sign up in BizLink. From the home page, select Request a Counseling Appointment. Then select the appropriate advisor and view availability. In addition to critiques, your advisor can assist with job search strategy, interviews or career planning.
Implement suggestions from your VMock critique to ensure you receive more in-depth feedback from your advisor.
These tools will help you become aware of the important features of an American-style résumé. Based on years of feedback from corporate recruiters, we will show you what to include as well as what not to include. We will also demonstrate how to make the most of your experience.
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Frank L. Ciminelli Family
Career Resource Center
School of Management
University at Buffalo
308 Alfiero Center
Buffalo, NY 14260-4010
Tel: 716-645-3232
Fax: 716-645-3231
mgt-crc@buffalo.edu
Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.