After completing my resume and working through the project process, I feel that I have a solid, working document and the knowledge to continue improving it. A significant point to me throughout was the one-page minimum; previously, I used references from resumes of people who have been in the professional sphere for a while, and therefore they were longer than a page. Being able to practice that concise, specific, and attention-grabbing language, I found I had a powerful ability to make that one page the best it could be. The peer review workshop was helpful for me in regards to formatting, there are so many options, and I know that I will most likely change mine as I get more experience and want a different look, but seeing two or three different resume styles was a great chance to experiment with mine. I also learned the importance of the reference section of a resume. In the future, as I near my Junior year, I will prioritize getting a set list of references and explicitly asking them. The work overall for this project was well-paced for me, and like with the cover letter project, spending time in class looking at samples and discussing strengths and weaknesses was an excellent tool for me as I was drafting. Our discussions in class, in general, offered many essential ideas for resumes, such as verb tenses, format, white space, detailed descriptions, and making sure to be specific and professional.
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