Step 1: Build a Résumé That Gets Results
Create Your Résumé in 3 Easy Steps
In this step, you’ll learn how to choose the right résumé format, craft strong bullet points, and get expert feedback—so your résumé opens doors and moves your career forward. Building it early means you’ll always be ready: whether you pass a recruiter tabling in the Tanner Building, hear about a career fair the night before, or a friend-of-a-friend mentions an opportunity that closes soon.
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Toggle ItemStep 1: Create Your Résumé in Quinncia
Quinncia is a new AI-powered résumé tool launched by the Business Career Center. It compares your résumé to the official Finance résumé template, providing real-time feedback to help you align with employer expectations.
To get the most out of Quinncia, start with these resources:
- Finance Résumé Template – Use this template as the foundation for your résumé
- Finance Résumé Guide – Step-by-step tips and examples to help you write strong bullet points
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Toggle ItemStep 2: Get a Quick Résumé Review
Once you’ve built a draft in Quinncia, meet with a Career Director or a Student Career Coach for a quick review. They’ll help you polish phrasing, fix formatting, and tailor your résumé for specific jobs.
💡 Pro Tip: A second set of eyes can make all the difference—especially before career fairs or interviews.
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Toggle ItemStep 3: Add Your Résumé to Handshake
Handshake is BYU’s official job and internship platform for outside employers. You’ll use it to search for opportunities, upload your résumé, and connect with recruiters.
Having your résumé on Handshake means you can quickly apply for jobs and internships as soon as you find them—so you’re always ready when opportunities pop up.
First time logging into Handshake?
- Log in with your BYU Net ID and password.
- Name your résumé file with your full name (like Emily_Chen_Resume.pdf).
- Go to “My Profile” or “Documents,” and upload your résumé as a PDF.
- Fill out your profile: Add your education, experience, and skills so employers can find you. A complete profile makes you stand out!
Need help?
- Check out the Handshake Help Center for more instructions or visit the Career Launch Lab.
Résumé Complete? You're Ready for Career Launch Step 2.
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