Finding a job in today’s world can feel almost impossible. So many people begin their search unsure where to even start or how to show their qualities. Today a polished resume and a confident interview are tools to help showcase these qualities.
Jobs want to see communication, teamwork, and responsibility. There are qualities that many students possess and build onto, like in school, sports, and volunteer work.
Whether it’s submitting an application online or going in person, applications give them the chance to present themselves into a professional environment and bring a good first impression of themselves. Students are using their experiences to strengthen their resume and prepare for interviews. An interview allows a student to showcase not only their abilities but also their personality.
“I went into the interview to tell them about how great I am, all the great things I do and can do,,” Rylan Gough (‘27) said.
Resumes are a central tool for students to showcase their abilities. By including experiences such as volunteer work. Doing service projects, taking on leadership roles, tutoring, or helping those in need are all types of volunteer projects. These are all various examples of hard work that they can add to the job. Employers often value these details as responsibility. Students are finding that a strong resume and confidence makes a big difference when applying for a job.
“I like how small it is and it’s not crazy busy so that’s kind of nice. (1:02) And it’s, you work alone so that’s fun. […] Just walk in with confidence and just kind of build up your resume with volunteer stuff,” Holland Nobach (‘26) said.
But having experience isn’t the only thing that matters. By being yourself and showing your personality can help you stand out. Resumes and interviews help students to express who they truly are, what motivates them, and their goals.
Applying is more than just filling out paper work and answering questions, it is about finding somewhere you feel comfortable. Many students prefer workplaces where they feel a part of their community and feel supported.
“It was smaller, and so I knew like the community would be better, and like there’s more like experience with the other workers,” Sophia Spelman (‘27) said.
