Build Your Resume

A strong resume is often your first opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. Career Advancement offers a variety of tools and resources to help you create, improve, and tailor your resume for internships, jobs, graduate school, and more.

Handshake

Upload your resume to Handshake for advice from Career Advancement.

Big Resume

Utilize Big Resume for tools and tutorials on resume curriculum, building, templates and to help generate a cover letter. Learn more about

How to Access Big Resume:

  • STEP 1: Go to and click “LOGIN”
  • STEP 2: Enter your current school credentials: YourStarlD@go.minnstate.edu
  • STEP 3: Start using Big Interview & Big Resume
    • *Pro Tip: Use the menu icon in the top-left corner to switch to Big Resume.

Visit Resumes on the Run

Need quick feedback? Stop by the Sauer House during Resumes on the Run hours for in-person resume assistance from Career Advancement staff.

Fall hours will be posted soon!

Resume Examples and Handouts