Submitting a resume is often the first time recruiters and hiring managers get to “see” you. Whether you’re making a resume and have no work experience, applying for a new role, or advancing in your academic career, get your resume polished so you can put your best foot forward.

Many well-established companies will ask for a cover letter, personal statement, or letter of qualifications. Cover letters are a great way to bring your resume stories to life with details you can’t quite fit on your resume. The trick to making your statement stand out is to add color to your stories!

“Print copies of your resume for the interview panel.” Truth is, we’re in a virtual workforce era, so it’s likely they already have your resume on hand. Bring a one-pager instead! A one-pager allows you to showcase your creativity and personality by displaying visually the biggest hits of your resume.

The only way to beat nervousness is to be heavily equipped with preparation. Get coaching on interviews, customized prompts tailored to the position, and mock interviews.

There’s a push toward hiring for aptitude and promise. Enter: business case studies. Some require data analysis and a presentation, some don’t. Whatever you’re assigned, you’ll receive guidance on how to complete the assignment, a detailed outline, and a template for the presentation.

Invite me to your next ERG event, Q&A panel, summit, or college club to discuss representation in the workplace (especially in tech spaces), healthy and toxic work environments, and the power of authenticity - all through the lens of a WoC.