Resume

Your resume should tell your story – who you are, your skills, what you have accomplished and, most importantly, how you have made an impact.

Your resume is your marketing tool; it should portray your unique qualifications, help you stand out from other candidates, and make an employer want to meet you. It is your advertisement to help you obtain an interview.

Pro Tip #1: Show how you add value.

• Basic: Designed surveys and interview questions
• Best: Designed surveys and interview questions to evaluate potential earnings in prospective market expansion

Pro Tip #2: Mistakes on your resume can make all the difference in getting the interview (and the job)!

Pro Tip #3: Firms recruiting at BYU expect to see your resume in the standardized professional School of Accountancy format.

• Recruiters find non-conforming resume formats unprofessional and distracting, this adversely impacting your chances of being considered for a job opportunity.
• Use this link to download an editable template.

Pro Tip #4: One size does not fit all – if you are applying for opportunities in Investment Banking or Consulting, you will need to tailor your resume content and format accordingly.

• The Investment Banking Student Association can help you develop your resume for Investment Banking opportunities.
• The Management Consulting Student Association can help you develop your resume for Consulting opportunities.