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Resume Challenge

An exceptional resume is key to the professional realm; submit yours for a chance to win a deluxe LEGO set!

The Career and Community Engagement Center is proud to announce the 7th Annual Resume Challenge: a student contest where students submit their resume to a panel of judges and an exceptional resume is selected as winner for each class year.  This year's Resume Challenge will run from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 17.

Selected students win a deluxe LEGO set! Winning resumes are also immortalized as an example for others to reference. (Personal information is removed before sharing.)

There will be a Resume Challenge Workshop held on Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Reid 207 - come for excellent guidance and a free succulent mini lego set (while supplies last!).

Deadline: Friday, April 17 at NOON

During the challenge, you can participate by creating/improving your resume using these resources and having a conversation with our Student Career Advisors. You can schedule an or pop in to their drop-in hours.

Submitted resumes will be reviewed by the Student Career Advisor team. Resumes are judged based on three categories: 1) organization and formatting, 2) content and clarity, and 3) holistic feel and representation.

Helpful Resources

  1. Browse resume resources from our website, including helpful resume samples, templates, and tips.
  2. Refine your resume by attending drop-in hours or schedule a resume review with our Student Career Advisors or Career and Community Engagement Center Staff to get professional opinions and suggestions.
  3. Email us at ccec_info@whitman.edu with any questions and we will be happy to assist you!