HPU Connect Resume Builder Tutorial
- 1. Resume Builder TutorialA step-by-step guide
- 2. Log-inLog-in to HPU Connect, then click on “Documents” in the blue banner bar on the homepage.
- 3. On the Resumes page, click on “Resume Builder”. Resumes
- 4. Click on “Create New Resume”.Create a new resume
- 5. Fill out the information on the “Getting Started” page. You will need to label your resume with a title. Some fields will be pre-filled with your information from your HPU Connect account. Review this information to ensure that it is correct. Step 1: Start
- 6. Select a template that best suits the needs of your resume, then click “Save and Continue” Step 2: Sections
- 7. The sections of your resume template are listed here. You can make changes to them such as renaming the titles, reordering the sections, or delete and add new sections.Step 3: Customize Sections
- 8. The next pages will take you through the different sections of your resume so you can add in the content. Enter the information about your objective, education, experience, etc. Click on “Examples” for assistance with writing your content. Click “Continue to…” to advance to the next section. Step 4: Content
- 9. As you complete each section, there will be a green checkmark in the box on the left next to that section. Content (Continued)
- 10. When you have completed entering in the content in each section, click “Save and Continue”. Content (continued)
- 11. Click on the different styles that are available in Resume Builder. There are seven different styles to choose from. By clicking on each style, a preview of your resume appears below. Step 5: Style
- 12. You can make changes such as font size, spacing, and line height in this step. Click “Save And Continue” to complete the resume. Step 6: Customize Style
- 13. This page confirms that you have saved your document on HPU Connect. From here you can view and save the resume as a PDF, in HTML or as a Document. If you would like to make the resume active on HPU Connect, click “Submit For Review”. The first resume you create/upload on HPU Connect must be reviewed and approved before it can be activated. Only activated resumes can be submitted to apply for jobs through HPU Connect. Step 7: Save
- 14. After submitting your resume for review, a Career Services Center staff member will review it and respond to you within three business days by email. If you need immediate assistance, contact our office at csc@hpu.edu or 544-0230 and we will expedite the review process as best as we can. Additional CSC Resources for Resume Writing:www.hpu.edu/cscresources : Resume writing toolkit & PowerPoint presentation
- 15. Resume Workshops: Visit www.hpu.edu to view our Career Events Calendar for dates and times of workshops
- 16. Contact our office to schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance: 544-0230 / FH 502 If you receive an email notifying you that your resume needs work, log-on to HPU Connect and go to the “Resume Builder” section. You’ll see your saved resume here. Click on the thumbnail to make changes to it. Resume Review
- 17. You will be taken to the Style section. On your resume you will see yellow speech balloon icons. Click on these to review feedback on the corresponding sections. Viewing Feedback
- 18. Go to the “Content” sections to make changes to your resume. You will see the feedback on these pages as well. Making changes
- 19. Once you have made the changes to your resume, click on “Save and Continue” and then “Submit for Review” to resubmit the resume to the CSC staff. Resubmit Resume
- 20. Once your resume has been approved, log-on to HPU Connect and go to the “Resume Builder” section. You will now see your saved resume with a checkmark symbol, indicating that it has been approved. Click on your resume. Approved Resume
- 21. Click on the “Activate Resume” button to activate the resume in the HPU Connect system. Activate Resume
- 22. Finalize the label of your resume and click “Submit”. The resume will now be active on HPU Connect and you can submit it to employers to apply for jobs through the system. Finalize and Submit
- 23. Still have questions on the Resume Builder? Need additional assistance? Feel free to contact us at csc@hpu.edu or 544-0230. We are also available via live chat through our website at www.hpu.edu/csc. Good Luck on your job search!Contact us for assistance