Your résumé is the ticket to unlocking internships and jobs—and we’ve lined up a step-by-step game plan to help you get career-ready this fall. Start small, build momentum, and by the time you reach Cardinal Career Prep in October, you’ll be ready to shine in front of employers and alumni.
📌 Step 1: Learn the Résumé Basics
Résumés 101 (Virtual)
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12–1 p.m.
Discover how to build (or polish!) a résumé you’re proud of. Learn what each section needs, how to beat applicant tracking systems, and how to stand out while still sounding like you.
👉 RSVP to get Zoom link
📌 Step 2: Rev It Up In Person
Résumé Rev-Up Drop-In (Winona)
Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Library Commons, Fitzgerald Library
Work one-on-one with Career Services, the Writing Center, and Fitzgerald Library staff to fine-tune your résumé. Whether you need a quick touch-up or a deep dive, we’ll help make your résumé shine—plus snacks included!
👉 Let us know you’re coming
📌 Step 3: Put It to the Test
Cardinal Career Prep
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Meet directly with Employer Partners and alumni for résumé reviews and mock interviews. This is your chance to practice, get feedback, and be fully prepared for the Career & Internship Fair.
👉 Registration opens Oct. 15
Don’t wait until the night before the Career Fair to panic over your résumé—take these steps with us and head into the fair confident and prepared!
