A resume is like a calling card - use it to get your foot in the door and leave it so they have something by which to remember you. When you have completed this tutorial you will have a quality resume you can use as a template for specific situations. Build on it and enhance it as you gain experience over time.  A resume is also . . .

• An outline of your training, education and experience.
• A connector that links your background to the requirements of a specific job, internship or work opportunity.
• A tool to get you an interview!

This is a self-paced training program. Read through it once to familiarize yourself with the information and structure. Then work through it with the intent of completing your resume draft or update. 

This tutorial is not intended to take the place of working sessions with a counselor; your specific needs may not be addressed here. For additional support, make an appointment with an OCS counselor at (207) 786-6232.  

NOTE:  Once you have a comprehensive understanding of what a resume should include, try your hand at using Optimal Resume, the cutting edge, web based resource that will help you develop a high quality and marketable resume. The user friendly interface enables you to produce and manage a resume easily and quickly. Use this time saving tool prior to meeting with an OCS counselor as you develop a draft of your resume. You will get more out of your counseling session, and you'll also get a “leg up” in the job or internship hunting process!