Summary
A resume is a concise document that highlights your education, experience, and skills. At Acadia, the Career Services and Experiential Learning (CEL) office offers personalized support to help students create or improve their resumes, even if theyβre just starting out. Workshops and one-on-one advising are available throughout the year.
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A resume is a one-page document that introduces you to potential employers. It summarizes your:
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π Education
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πΌ Work and volunteer experience
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π οΈ Skills and accomplishments
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π Awards or extracurricular involvement
Even if you’ve never had a job before, you have valuable experiences to include — and CEL staff are here to help.
Here’s how CEL can support you:
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βοΈ Help you write your first resume from scratch
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π Review and improve your existing resume
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π§ Teach you how to tailor your resume for different jobs
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ποΈ Offer workshops on resume writing and job applications
You don’t need to figure it out alone — CEL advisors are friendly, supportive, and great at helping you highlight your strengths.
π Helpful Definitions:
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Resume: A one-page summary of your qualifications, used when applying for jobs or volunteer roles
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CEL: Career Services and Experiential Learning — Acadia’s office for career support and skill-building
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Workshop: A guided session where you learn and practice career-related skills
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π Special Notes:
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You can bring a draft or start from scratch — CEL will meet you where you are
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Resume workshops are offered throughout the year — check your student email or CEL’s website for updates
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International students are welcome to use CEL services and get support navigating Canadian job markets