CU Grad Webinars — Résumé Development With Jenny Czerniak
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In this CU Grad Webinar hosted by Jenny Czerniak, you’ll gain practical insight into building a strong, effective résumé that clearly communicates your skills, experience, and career goals. Designed for graduate students and emerging professionals, this session walks through how to create a standout résumé that highlights your value, aligns with job descriptions, and stands out in competitive applicant pools.
Timestamps:
0:00 Creating a standout résumé overview
1:04 Career Services introduction
3:18 Résumé reality check and job market insights
7:07 The goal of a résumé and job search strategy
11:47 What a résumé is and why it matters
13:14 Résumé evolution and modern expectations
16:48 Tailoring your résumé to job descriptions
19:27 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) tips
24:48 Résumé formatting best practices
27:16 Résumé sections overview
28:43 Résumé heading and contact information
30:42 Writing a strong professional summary
32:11 Weak vs. strong summary examples
36:11 Education section guidance
39:51 Structuring experience sections
41:51 Writing effective bullet points
47:10 Using the APR method (Action + Project + Result)
49:24 Example accomplishment statements
51:00 Clinical and ministry résumé examples
52:51 Activities and involvement section
53:39 References and final tips
Throughout the session, Jenny Czerniak shares expert advice on crafting accomplishment-driven bullet points, using action verbs, and quantifying results to demonstrate impact. You’ll also learn how to tailor your résumé using keywords from job descriptions, optimize for applicant tracking systems, and strategically organize sections to highlight your most relevant experience first.
Whether you’re entering the workforce, advancing your career, or changing fields, this webinar equips you with practical tools to build a résumé that gets noticed. Cedarville’s Career Services team is here to support you with personalized feedback, résumé reviews, and career preparation resources every step of the way.
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Learn how to create a standout résumé in this CU Grad Webinar led by Jenny Czerniak. This session covers résumé structure, ATS optimization, and how to highlight your skills through measurable results. Designed for graduate students, it provides practical strategies to tailor your résumé, showcase your experience, and confidently take the next step in your career journey.