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
- Browse resume resources from our website, including helpful resume samples, templates, and tips.
- 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.
- Email us at ccec_info@whitman.edu with any questions and we will be happy to assist you!