Why do Chemical Engineers need to know how to write one?
A résumé is one of the first things your potential employer will see from you. Therefore, being able to accurately write a résumé well will help you during your job search. Tailoring a résumé to a specific job, as well as knowing when to cut out or add specific information, are also good skills to learn. Also, being able to write a proper Cover Letter to your résumé is another vital skill when applying for jobs. Where can I get help writing a résumé? The Campus Career Network is a good place to start. You can also contact Kym Whitehead, Associate Director for Field Experience College of Engineering 126 Marston Hall Phone: (413) 577-0419 Fax: (413) 545-0724 kwhitehead@acad.umass.edu Clark Edwards, Associate Director for Career Planning College of Engineering 119 Marston Hall Phone: (413) 545-6251 Fax: (413) 545-0724 cse@acad.umass.edu There are also several websites with information on writing a good résumé, such as: • Cornell Career Services Effective Resumes • Campus Career Network Li
