Optimal Resume can help ! A suite of online software that contains, among other
things, a resume builder ... You can use the software for free! The Career Center
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Optimal
Resume User’s Guide for Resume Builder
I need a resume. Now what? “Sections?” “Formatting?” ‘What do I write?”…….
Optimal Resume can help ! A suite of online software that contains, among other things, a resume builder
How can it help? Easy to use You can access anywhere, anytime Samples and advice along the way
How do I access it? You can use the software for free! The Career Center has already purchased it for you! https://sautech.optimalresume.com/
Or Access it through the SAU Tech website under Current Students > Career Center http://www.sautech.edu/careerCenter/careerCenter.aspx
Logging In New users: Create an account using your SAU Tech Student ID Create account here →
Returning users:
Log in here
Now Start creating your resume When you log in, you’re in the Document Center, and you can create many types of documents Click “Create New Resume” →
3 ways to proceed Name your resume Then you will have 3 options….
Option 1: Browse section sets Your resume will be divided into sections Browse section sets by experience level and industry/resume type Experience Level
Industry/Resume Type
Sections
You can add any set you like to your resume
Option 2: Browse samples Look at completed resume samples, categorized by job family/(industry) and experience level If you see a sample you like, you can directly edit it with your information
Option 3: Start from Scratch Choose Start from Scratch and start with a blank canvas Use the tools section of the right toolbar for content assistance (create sections, and build content) Advice and samples available as needed
Begin editing Whether you selected section sets or are using a sample, you can edit your resume in 3 steps 1.Click
on any section 2.Add, format and save content 3.Use the tools for styling and content assistance
To edit: Click on any section When you click on a section, it will turn orange when you mouse over it
Add, format, and save content Add content in the text box and use the tools on the top right and in the tools section of the right toolbar for content assistance
Format content using tools like bold and italics When finished, click the Save button
Style your resume Clicking on Style Resume (at the top ← of the toolbar) will bring up the styling palette, where you can choose from pre-styles or customize almost every aspect of your resume
Other options Rename – change the name of your document
Share – Share your resume with employers and on networking sites.
Clone – make a copy of your document (like “Save As”)
Print Preview – See how your document will look in print
Review Center – submit your document for review by a counselor
To do – Create a to-do list for yourself
Download – Save a printable version of your resume (MSWord, PDF, HTML, etc.)
Switch Resumes – open another resume in the builder
Share A shareable URL that you can send to employers or mentors Post your document to social networking sites or share it via email
One last step…. Before you start using your resume, send it to the Review Center to have your resume reviewed and approved before publishing it to employers.
Or call 870-574-4534 to make an appointment
