Resume Rescue
85% of FactSet's new employees start working right out of school. Our recruiters have seen every type of resume imaginable; the good, the bad, and the 20 point font ugly. These tips and tricks will help your resume stand out.
Keep it short and sweet. If you're a college student, your resume should be no longer than one page. List your main achievements and any relevant work experience. Our Recruiting team looks at hundreds of resumes every day so although we're excited to see you're taking some interesting classes, there's no need to list every one.
Experience can come in many forms. An internship isn't the only way to gain practical experience. If you haven't interned yet, list a few academic projects you can discuss in detail. Remember, anything listed on your resume is fair game. Only list projects you've actively contributed to and feel comfortable talking about.
Make it relevant. You should always tailor your resume to the job you're applying to. Read through the job description a few times and identify three to four skills that are most applicable to the position. Once you identify those, you can take those skills and turn them into bullet points on your resume. For example, if you're applying to a Consulting role, you should be able to detail your customer service experience as well as your interest in finance or economics. If you're applying to a Software Engineer role, you should list project work that specifically pertains to that role (C++ projects for C++ roles, Android and iOS development for mobile development roles, etc.).