Willamette University

Career Services

Resumes and Cover Letters

Need a Resume?

  1. Use Optimal Resume's templates and tools. Be sure to look at Samples and Sections.

  2. View or download our Resume and Cover Letter packet.

  3. Call to make an appointment to have a Career Counselor look at your first draft.

Optimal Resume

 The top-ranked resume system in the U.S.

  • Easy to use samples and tutorials.
  • Build a portfolio with pages to display your projects, images, writing samples and video files.
  • Create a professional website.

Optimal Resume Interview Practice

  • A fun way to rehearse interviewing at home.
  • Prepare for the industry standard behavioral interview.

Registration Directions

Students

Easy steps for registration and creating a WU preferred resume. Easy steps (pdf)

For additional help, view the Optimal Resume Student User Guide (pdf)

Alumni

To register, go to the Alumni Career Network and register through the Compass.

Additional Help