Resume Writing 101 Series - from the Macklin Center

Applicant Tracking System & Resume Format - This course is aimed to deepen your understanding of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) guidelines and best practices. Specifically, you will learn 1) What is an ATS 2) What are ways to get past ATS and 3) How to create an ATS compatible format.

Resume Achievement Statements - This course is designed to teach you about writing achievement statements to boost up your resume. Specifically, you will learn  1) What is an achievement statement 2) Why are achievement statements important in a resume and 3) How to write an effective achievement statement.

Get guidance on how to create a professional resume, including samples and layouts.

Create Your Accomplishment Statement  Using the C.A.R. Approach - Handout from Macklin Center on how to write effect bullet points on a resume

Resume Templates - Sorted by industry and interests, provided by University of Wisconsin. NOTE: Select a "career community" and then scroll to find link to samples.

Vault Resume Information - All of Vault's articles relating to resumes

Career OneStop Resume Guide - Sponsored by the US Department of Labor

Purdue Owl - General Guidelines on Preparing a Scannable Résumé

Additional ATS Resources

‌Jobscan - 5 free scans per month, free articles and information

Skillsyncer - Free for a year if registering with a .edu email

Applicant Tracking System Explained - Indeed video

Rezi - Resume building platform; one free download to explore then a monthly fee

Make an Individual Appointment with the Macklin Center to Review Your Resume 

Career preparation appointments for Resume Reviews, Cover Letter Reviews, LinkedIn Profile Reviews, Interview Preparation and Mock Interviews are available through the Macklin Center. Please visit the TimeTap link to register, make a profile, and book with a Macklin Center Consultant. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Macklin Center at usg-macklin@umd.edu.