Resumes & Interviews

Resume Worksheet

A section by section guide to writing your resume

A resume is a marketing tool. It should portray your unique qualifications, help you stand out from other candidates, and make an employer want to meet you in person. It is your advertisement to help you obtain an interview.

Creating an Effective Resume

The effective resume packet contains helpful tips, verbiage, and a basic layout for you to follow.

Keep in mind that prospective employers will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume. You must keep it clear, concise, and focused on the information that will sell you best.

Prepare your resume now:

  • Create your resume and save/print it
  • Set up an appointment to see a Career Services Specialist for a resume review by calling 480-461-7592 or email your resume to resume@mesacc.edu for a review.***

***Please plan your submissions accordingly if they are part of an assignment for academic courses.

Submit your resume for a free review by a Career Services Specialist...

MCC's Career Services advisors are ready to help you craft a fantastic resume. If you are applying for a particular job, please include a copy of the job posting along with your current resume and/or cover letter. One of our career specialists will review your resume and email it back to you with editing suggestions within one week. If, after reviewing the suggestions from our specialist, you would like to set up a one-on-one appointment you can call 480-461-7592.

Email your resume as a word or pdf file to resume@mesacc.edu today!

Do you need a cover letter?

The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to an organization, demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy, draw attention to your résumé and motivate the reader to interview you.

Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective employer. Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview or having your résumé ignored, so it makes good sense to devote the necessary time and effort to writing an effective cover letter. Don’t simply repeat what’s on your résumé -- rather, include specific information on why you’re a strong match for the employer’s job requirements. Think of your cover letter as a sales pitch that will market your credentials and help you get the interview.

If you are not sure where to start with your cover letter, download our worksheet to help you get started.

Once you finish your cover letter, if you would like one of our advisors to review it, please use our scheduling tool to set up an appointment with one of our advisors.

Prepare for the Interview

We have all heard that first impressions really do count. That is why it is important to make a positive, convincing first impression when beginning an interview.

If you are preparing for a job interview:

  • PRACTICE by asking us for a mock interview! Make an appointment with a Career Services Specialist. Practice how you will answer basic interview questions, and receive constructive feedback.
  • PREPARE your elevator speech using our Branding Yourself worksheet. Your elevator speech communicates who you are, what you're looking for, and how you can benefit a company or organization.
  • Dress For Interview Success - Everything you need to know about dressing for an interview.