Resumes
Utilize these resources to help build your RESUME:
Big Resume
What is Big Resume?
Big Resume by Big Interview is a powerful tool designed to enhance your resume and increase your chances of landing that dream job. It leverages the newest Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model technology to transform your resume from generic to job-winning . Big Resume is like having a personal professional resume writer in your corner — giving immediate feedback and pointers for what to improve, exactly. It will score your resume on key criteria: Readability, Credibility, Format, and ATS fit.
The Big Resume dashboard area provides an overview of activity: recently created resumes, resume scans, and courses from the curriculum. You can access Big Resume tools: ResumeAI — our AI-powered scanner, Resume Curriculum with video lessons, Resume Builder, resume templates, and the Cover Letter Generator.
Resume Curriculum
A library of video lessons guiding job seekers through writing and formatting resumes and cover letters to help them land interviews.
Resume Builder
AI-powered, step-by-step resume creation tool with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) friendly templates and expert tips to create customized resumes that meet employer standards.
Resume AI
An AI-powered resume scanner that delivers instant, personalized feedback on structure, clarity, format, and ATS compatibility, helping job seekers improve and allowing organizations to customize evaluation criteria.
Cover Letter Generator
Cover Letter Generator uses AI to instantly craft tailored, professional drafts based on users’ resumes and real job descriptions, helping job seekers start strong and organizations scale support without increasing staff workload.
Resume Builder
When you are ready to create your resume, at the top of the dashboard, click Resume Builder > Build a New Resume.
First, choose a resume template from our library. Then you’ll be asked to provide a job title and ad for a job you’re applying for — this is needed in case you want to tailor your resume for that specific job. If you don’t have a particular job you want to apply for, ignore this step and click Save and Continue.
From there, we’ll guide you through entering your information for each section. As you work, you’ll see tips to help with each section on the right side of the screen. Feel free to skip sections that don’t apply to your situation (projects, certifications, skills, etc.).
In the Look and Feel section, you will choose a theme, re-order sections, and modify the font size and line height, if needed. Once you’ve done that, you can save your resume as a PDF or a Word document by clicking the Download button in the top right corner.
Steps for building and revising your Resume with Big Resume AI:
- Create a rough draft of your resume that is tailored to the specific job you are applying for. If you haven’t created a resume before, we suggest using one of our resume templates.
- Open Big Resume to upload your resume, and you will receive feedback. Be sure to provide Big Resume with the full job description of the position you’re applying for to get the best feedback possible.
- Revise as needed.
- Schedule an in-person resume review appointment with a member of our Career Services team for individualized and focused recommendations.
- Revise and apply!
KEEP IT CONCISE
- Employers only spend a few seconds on each resume, so make it quick and easy for them to get the needed information.
- A long, wordy resume will put off someone who is already short on time.
- Resumes should be one page, if possible, and two if absolutely necessary to describe relevant work experience.
MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT
- Avoid long paragraphs – if you provide small digestible pieces of information, you stand a better chance of having your resume read.
- Use Resume Action Verbs
- Do not use declarative sentences like “I assisted in” – Leave out the “I” and lead with the action verb
- Avoid passive constructions, such as “was responsible for managing” – “Managed” is a lot stronger and more active.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Potential employers need to know what you have accomplished to have an idea of what you can do for them.
- Be as specific as you can about the work that you have done.
POINT OUT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
- List any awards, honors, achievements and extra-curricular activities that will emphasize leadership and teamwork.
- Don’t mention personal characteristics such as age, height and/or martial status.
- List your hobbies and interests only if you can relate them to the position that you are applying for – if you need the space to describe actual work experience, leave this off altogether.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT
- Use 8 ½ x 11, standard, non-textured, fine-grained paper in white, buff or ivory.
- Edit and critique it carefully. Check it for proper grammar and correct spelling. Nothing can ruin your chances of getting a job faster than submitting a resume filled with easily preventable mistakes.
- Use normal margins and do not cram your text onto the page.
- Use employers, faculty and career advisers as resources in resume preparation – benefit from the experience of others.
TARGET YOUR AUDIENCE
- Emphasize what you can do for an employer.
- Revise it as often as necessary.
- Tailor your resume for specific positions.
- Remember to only include experience that is relevant to the job.
BE HONEST
- There is a difference between making the most of your experience and exaggerating or falsifying it.
- No one ever got a job and kept it by lying.
USE A GOOD COVER LETTER
- Your resume should never travel alone! Always send it with a good cover letter.