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Resume & Career Planning

Many students will be trying to figure out what kind of work they want to do in the world and how their time at Bryn Mawr can help them learn more and gain valuable experience. Students may also be eager to put what they have been learning in the classroom into practice. In order to facilitate the reflection that is a crucial part of this process and to prepare them to apply for internships and other opportunities, sophomores will draft a resume and receive feedback from the Career and Civic Engagement Center staff.

Drafting Your Resume

The Career & Civic Engagement Center is here to support you as you develop your resume – whether you are putting your first draft together or you are updating an existing resume. This component of the Sophomore Plan will help you communicate a summary of your experiences and convey your interests. Plus, you can use your resume to apply for summer internships, research and volunteer opportunities! 

We encourage you to think broadly about the experiences you include on your resume such as volunteering, clubs and activities, jobs and internships, leadership, athletics, etc. As a sophomore, you have probably engaged in more resume-worthy experiences than you think! This is a document you will continue to update as you engage in new experiences. If you are interested in finding new opportunities, check out the Career and Civic Engagement Center website, Handshake Events, and the list of student clubs at Bryn Mawr to get you started. 

You have multiple options for completing this requirement:

  • Schedule a "Sophomore Resume Review" appointment in Handshake to meet with a career counselor or career peer to review your resume.
  • Schedule a "Resumania Appointment" in Handshake, available after fall break, to meet with a career counselors or career peer to review your resume.
  • Upload your resume draft to your "Documents" in Handshake using the naming convention "SophomoreResume_LastName_FirstName" and a Career & Civic Engagement Center staff member will review your resume and return it to you over email with feedback. .

Full instructions, deadlines, and a list of resources are available on the Sophomore Plan Moodle site!

Learning about Career Paths

The Dean’s Office and the Career and Civic Engagement Center are here to support you as you explore your interests and potential career paths. Here are a few resources to help you reflect and gather additional information. The more students learn about their chosen pursuits, the more they realize there are many factors to consider and that career interests do not always dictate major selection.  We especially encourage you to check out the following:

Links and log-in instructions are available at the Career and Civic Engagement Center career database page.

Connect with Alums!

  • As you think about exploring academic majors, pursuing internships, or getting more civically involved, a wonderful approach is to talk to alumnae/i! Alums in Mawrter Connect are eager to share their stories, experiences and advice with you.
  • Attend alumnae/i chats to connect with alums who are excited to share their experiences with students; check out the schedule in Handshake.
  • Apply for an externship to shadow an alum at their job during winter and spring breaks and get a firsthand glimpse into a field of interest; look for application details in Handshake later this year.

There are many people on campus available to talk with you about your interests including your dean, major adviser, professors and the Career and Civic Engagement Center. To meet with a career counselor in Career Engagement, schedule an appointment in Handshake.