I.  The Contest:
You've worked hard on your resume!  Now is the time to reward yourself for a job well done. Congratulations!
Because you've worked so hard, we'd like to give you the opportunity to share your achievements.  It doesn't matter how experienced or qualified you are, what matters is how you make the most of what you've got.

 We would like the opportunity to use your resume as a model in our resume  sample book or in our resume seminar.  We hope that future students may benefit from your resume-writing experience. 

II.  Criteria:
• Focus - Does the information support the objective?
• Style & creativity - Is it clear, concise and interesting to read?
• Organization and layout - Is the information presented in logical and supportive categories/sections?
• Presentation & Appearance - Is it error-free (i.e. spelling mistakes), inviting to look at, well highlighted and on nice paper?
• Eligibility - you must have developed your resume on campus. (Only one resume per entrant.)

III. Application:
To submit your resume, you must download, complete and email the entry form (ms word 30 kb).
By signing or emailing us this form you are agreeing to let Career Services use your resume for our sample books and presentations.  If you do not wish your resume to be used you must indicate that to us at the bottom of the entry form. 

IV. The Winners will receive:
College Store Gift Certificates

Grand Prize: $75 gift certificate to the College Store and an iPod Shuffle
Second Prize - $50 gift certificate to the College Store
Third & Fourth Prize - $25 gift certificate
Fifth and Sixth Prize - Oswego State Pewter Keychain

A panel selected through Career Services will make selection of the winner.  Winner will be announced on Friday, April 25th, 2008. 

V. To Enter:

- submit your resume and fill out an entry form at the Career Service Office located at 142 Campus Center.

- Or e-mail your resume and entry form (ms word 30 kb) (available on the Career Services website at: www.oswego.edu/student/career/calendar/calendardetails/resumecontest.html) to cdorranc@oswego.edu. By signing/e-mailing the form to us you agree to let Career Service use your resume in our sample books or presentations. The deadline is Friday, April 18th, 2008 before 4pm.

Sponsored by a grant from College Auxiliary Services