Resume Resources & Support
Your resume is a living document that you will update and share with employers and connections throughout your career. Our goal is to educate you on strategies and best practices in resume development, equipping you with these critical lifelong career skills.
We’ve created several resources to support you as you develop and refine your resume. Each step builds on the knowledge and skills acquired previously, so please follow this sequence in order:
1. Complete Developing an Effective Resume Course
This course teaches WGU learners resume basics and current industry best practices.
After completing this course, you can request a resume review by a career advisor. To do so, fill out the Resume Self-Review document found on the “Additional Resume Resources” page in the final module, and email it along with your resume to careers@wgu.edu. Requests without a completed self-review will be redirected to the tutorial.
Supplemental Resources:
Use this resource and resume templates below to create a draft or further develop your resume:
Supplemental Resources: Utilize these supplemental resources to help build a strong and dynamic resume.
How to Build a Strong Professional Profile
Provides step-by-step guidance to help you craft a strong professional profile for your resume. You’ll find prompts to identify your key skills, experiences, and qualifications, along with examples to inspire your own profile.
Resume Action Verbs
Action verbs are powerful tools that bring your resume to life by showcasing your accomplishments and skills in a dynamic way. Use action verbs to start each bullet point with energy and clarity, ensuring your contributions are clear and compelling.
Accomplishment Statements
Accomplishment statements highlight your achievements by showcasing the results and impact of your work. Focus on quantifiable outcomes and specific examples of how you made a difference in previous roles to make your resume stand out.
Attend a Resume Lab
Attend a resume workshop to tailor your resume, apply what you have learned, and get your resume questions answered by a career advisor.
If you’re not able to attend a live event, you can register for an upcoming session to receive a recording. You can also watch a recording below:
Do you have any remaining questions regarding your unique resume? Want to speak with a career advisor?
Please call 877-214-7008 and leave a voicemail. We aim to return calls the same day, but if unable, we’ll add you to the next day’s queue. Calls after 2pm MT will be returned the next business day. You can also email us at careers@wgu.edu.
Don’t forget to work on your additional application materials!
Cover Letters
Find templates and helpful tips on drafting your cover letter
Find resources on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile
Portfolios
Utilize resources to develop a strong portfolio that demonstrates your skills and competencies.
