Resume Development
A strong résumé is one of the most important tools for career success. It introduces your skills, experience, and goals to employers or graduate programs. The Career Center offers support to help you create a résumé that stands out. From formatting and content to tailoring it for specific roles, we are here to guide you through the process. Take advantage of our tips, templates, and one-on-one help to build a résumé that opens doors and sets you up for success. Contact the Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA) for more detailed information or to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.
External Resources for Resume Building
Grammarly: Writing with Grammarly makes it easy to get your point across. Craft polished Resumes, add clarity to documents, and overcome writer’s block with an AI writing partner that works where you do.
Canva: With Canva’s free resume builder, applying for your dream job is easy and fast. Choose from hundreds of free, designer-made templates and customize them within a few clicks.
Quinncia: Quinncia uses AI to enhance student engagement and embeds career readiness in both, the classroom and student life, with an ultimate goal of elevating academic programs and student outcomes.
Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA)
The Center for Academic Success and Advisement, housed in Founders Hall 220, offers a variety of services designed to help students thrive during their experience at Francis Marion University.
A staff of academic advisors is available to facilitate student questions about registration for courses, majors and minors, study habits, time management, career guidance, and more. Our team is dedicated to supporting students and connecting them to resources that will help them be successful during their academic careers at FMU.
Military to Civilian Resume Services
Transitioning from military service to the civilian workforce comes with unique challenges and opportunities. These veteran-specific resume building services are designed to honor your service while translating your military experience into powerful, market-ready resumes that resonate with civilian employers. Whether you’re retiring after decades of service or completing your first enlistment, we understand the language, structure, and impact of your military background. Our mission is simple: to help you tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose so you can continue to lead, serve, and succeed in your next career chapter.
Wounded Warrior Project: The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Warriors to Work® program provides warriors and their family members with the resources and assistance they need to be successful in the civilian workforce. Program participants learn the skills necessary to find meaningful employment, live financially resilient lives, and be empowered to reach their highest career ambitions.
Career Confidence: At Career Confidence, we understand that transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. That’s why we are committed to making our resume services accessible to service members at all ranks.