CMU Career Guide CMU Career Guide | Page 16

MARKET AND WHAT’S INSIDE MANAGE When it comes to promoting your skills, experiences, values and interests to an employer or graduate school, you have several options to showcase and build your personal brand. This can be done through traditional methods such as resumes, cover letters, personal statements and curriculum vitaes. This can also be expand- ed and enhanced through technology such as social media and personal websites. Career Services is here to assist you every step of the way to ensure your application materials stand out above the rest! Showing Your Fit Academic Applications: Personal Statement Academic Applications: Personal Vitae Online Branding THIS SECTION Your Experiences Your Skills Steps to Adapt Your Brand and Applications Build Your Brand Resume Formats: “Chronological” and “Functional Resume Styles Cover Letters Job Description 17 18 19 20 21, 22 23, 24 25, 26 27 2 28 29 30 31, 32 PLANNING (”CAREER CENTER” DROP-DOWN MENU) TOPICS: • Resume & Cover Letter • Personal Statement and CV • Business Cards • Personal Statements • Social Media, Website/E-Portfolio EXAMPLE RESOURCES: REACH CAREER PEER