What should I change on my resume for a career fair?
Focus on strengthening your bullet points and adding meaningful details tailored to the specific jobs you want. Getting targeted feedback helps clarify your next steps, which is critical for making yourself more competitive when local job options are slim.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Removing the objective section because nobody reads it.
- 2Using established templates like the Harvard or WSO format
- 3Listing experience in reverse chronological order
- 4Breaking long paragraphs into bullet points with one accomplishment per bullet
- 5Consolidating related responsibilities into single bullet points
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“Carrer fair coming soon. What can I change or fix about my resume?”source ↗
“I’m looking for a new job and wanting tips on my resume.”source ↗
“I would appreciate feedback on my resume, what I could add to it, and what else I can do to make myself more competitive when applying for jobs.”source ↗
“I am mainly looking for advice on my bullet points and additional things I can add that are meaningful to the jobs I am apply for.”source ↗
“I’ve also looked at what’s available in my city, and the job options are slim. I’m not really sure what my next steps should be”source ↗
Where this came up
People with this problem also raised
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- 6Why am I not getting interviews with a non-traditional resume?
- 4Can you switch accounting service lines before starting your job?
- 2Should I put an upcoming internship on my resume?