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Resume Drives
Accepting applications now through October 16th, 2023 at 11:59PM.
Do you need support making your resume stand out in a competitive job market? Would you like your resume to be shared with employers who are actively hiring? If you answered YES to these questions, we encourage you to submit your resume!
ASU Career Services is hosting online Resume Review Drives via Handshake to collect resumes from students and alumni for an opportunity to include their resumes in a digital resume book. The digital resume book is a collection of resumes that will be shared with employers hiring Sun Devils across business, sales, and finance related jobs and internships. The ASU Career Services team will help you prepare your best resume and then share your resume with employers who are interested in hiring ASU Sun Devils!
You are encouraged to participate in all of the Resume Drives that interest you! Resume Drives are open to all majors.
- Business & Finance Handshake Resume Drive
- Business Administration, General Management, Operations, & Marketing Handshake Resume Drive
- Logistics & Supply Chain Handshake Resume Drive
- Data & Analytics Handshake Resume Drive
- Software Engineering Handshake Resume Drive
Resume and Application Materials
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Application Materials
Application materials are your way to show other people that you have the qualifications and desired skills for the opportunity to which you are applying. Whether it is an internship, job, grad school, grant, artist in residence, freelance gig, or other opportunity, your application materials are typically the first impression you make.
Resume Resources
Use the resources and handouts below to make a successful resume. It is important to tailor your resume to each and every position to which you apply. You will be more successful if you apply to a few positions with stellar resumes for each, rather than applying to many positions with the same unrelated resume.
Starting Out:
- First-year student resume
- Part-time resume
- Transferable Skills
- Writing accomplishment statements
- Resume action verbs
- Checklist for effective resume and cover letters
- Introduction to portfolios
- Tailor your resume
- Job tracking worksheet
Even more resources!
Resume Review
Submit your materials online any time! We review resumes, cover letters, CVs, and other application materials. You will get feedback emailed to you within 5 business days. Please list "Communications and Media" or "Arts, Design, and Performance" as your career interest community. For more precise feedback, please also send us the link to the opportunity to which you are applying. Email your application materials to [email protected] .
Cover Letters
Cover Letters are an important aspect of an application packet. Whether you are applying for an internship, job, graduate school, grants, or something else, a cover letter is how you bring a human element to your application packets and showcase anecdotes that work in tandem with your other application materials.
- Sample cover letter
Preparing for an Interview
The point of a resume is not to get a job, it's to land an interview. The point of an interview is not just to get the job, but to make sure it is the right job for you. Prepare for interviews using these resources.
- Types of interview questions
- Prepare your answers
- Practice your virtual interview
- More resources
Grants are another way that independent artists and small arts businesses are able to make money. ASU has many grant writing materials on campus and online for students to use, including certificates offered to grow a student's confidence while learning how to write grant proposals for their future career.
- Grant Proposal Writing Resources
- Edson College Hub: Grant Writing Resources
- Grant Development & Proposal Writing Certificate
ASU also has grant writing courses at various levels for students to learn in-depth about what it takes to draft an effective grant proposal and essay. These can be found within the Class Search under the keyword 'Grant Writing'.
Skill Share is an online learning community where people can discover, take, or instruct a class. They supply a variety of resources and videos which could help you develop professional materials and skills related to grant writing. There is a 7-day free trial to give subscribers an opportunity to explore what Skill Share has to offer.
Learngrantwriting.org is a free online learning community with a series of videos and courses. Its mission is to instruct individuals in the fundamentals of writing successful grant proposals.
Career Interest Communities
Your major is just one piece of the puzzle! Click the options below to learn more about each career interest area such as job-lists, upcoming events, industry trends, and more.
- Arts, Design, and Performance
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Communications, Media, and Marketing
- Engineering and Mathematics
- Gov, Law, and Public Service
- Health and Wellness
- Social and Human Services
- Tech and Computer Sciences
Career support from start to finish
Arizona State University’s Career Services offers personalized support for students of all backgrounds, professional experience levels, majors and degree levels, as well as advisors who are readily available to connect you with resources that suit your career needs.
Career Services also provides a number of 24/7 resources to work around your busy schedule. From drop-in hours to evergreen offerings, take advantage of these opportunities to set yourself up for success.
Whether you’re changing careers or just starting out, our in-person and virtual workshops, along with individual advising appointments and career fairs, can help you achieve your professional goals. No matter if you attend class on-campus or online, support is available to you.
Your first stop should be the Career Services website , where you can find all of the essential resources available to you as an ASU student or alum. You can also find step-by-step guides to assist you with any questions you may have at any stage, whether you’re beginning your job search or getting ready to negotiate your salary.
Our services include:
Exploratory tools
- If you’re still uncertain about your career, PathwayU is here to help you find the right professional path. Using industry insights coupled with personality assessments, you can easily find out what career track is best for you!
Exciting opportunities to include on your resume
- Virtually develop your career with LinkedIn learning, Forage’s work experience programs and Career Services’ Canvas courses, which provide you with a wide range of tailored supplemental resources.
Support for job-seeking students
- Make the job hunt easier with ASU’s premiere job search platform Handshake, the #1 way students find jobs, Blackstone Launchpad and Parker Dewey, which offers paid professional Micro-Internships to build your resume.
Resources to help you secure a job
- Take your resume and interview prep a step further with VMock and Big Interview, which offer AI-powered support to help you upgrade your application materials and make a memorable first impression.
Alumni resources
- Your ASU journey doesn’t have to end with graduation! Recent graduates and alumni can still receive support from Career Services , from graduate school prep to job transitions.
Drop-in hours are another way Career Services helps ASU students and alums. These open hours are available at every ASU location. Learn more about when and where to take advantage of drop-in services.
For tailored, one-on-one support, schedule an appointment with one of our expert career advisors. They can connect you with resources and assist you with exploring career paths, curating application materials and building your skill set. In-person and virtual appointments are available to current Sun Devils and ASU alumni on Handshake.
To stay connected with Career Services’ offerings throughout the year, keep an eye on our social media:
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