resume user’s guide. “sections?” “formatting?” ‘what do i write?”……
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You can use the software for free!
The University Career Development Center has already purchased it for you!
uark.optimalresume.com/
Or
Access it through the CDC website under Quick Linkscareer.uark.edu
When you log in, you’re in the Document Center, and you can create many types of documents
Click “Create New Resume”
Your resume will be divided into sections
Browse section sets by experience level and industry/resume type
You can add any set you like to your resume
Experience Level Industry/Resume Type Sections
Look at completed resume samples, categorized by job family/(industry) and experience level
If you see a sample you like, you can directly edit it with your information
Choose Start from Scratch and start with a blank canvas
Use the tools section of the right toolbar for content assistance (create sections, and build content
Advice and samples available as needed
Whether you selected section sets or are using a sample, you can edit your
resume in 3 steps
1.Click on any section2.Add, format and save content3.Use the tools for styling and content assistance
Add content in the text box and use the tools on the top right and in the tools section of the right
toolbar for content assistance
Format content using tools like bold and italics
When finished, click the Save button
Clicking on Style Resume (at the top of the toolbar) will bring up the styling
palette, where you can choose from
pre-styles or customize almost every aspect of
your resume
Rename – change the name of your document
Clone – make a copy of your document (like “Save As”)
Review Center – submit your document for review by a counselor
Download – Save a printable version of your document (saving as a word document will allow more flexibility in formatting once your content is complete)
Print Preview – See how your document will look in print
To do – Create a to-do list for yourself
Switch Resumes – open another resume in the builder
A shareable URL that you can send to employers or mentors
Post your document to social networking sites or share it via e-mail