Career Workshop Series: Resume Building Lab

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our annual 3 part Career Workshop Series and build the skills you need to stand out with confidence.

Whether you’re updating your resume, growing your professional network, or preparing for interviews, this interactive series will help you strengthen your job search from start to finish. Learn how to tailor your resume, craft a compelling elevator pitch, expand your network, and practice interviewing in a supportive environment with personalized feedback from professionals.

Leave each session with practical tools, greater confidence, and strategies you can use right away. 

Workshop 1: Resume Building Lab

At the first session of this series, you’ll learn best practices for formatting your resume, including how to get past AI reviews and how to purposefully tailor your skills to the job you want.Get direct feedback on how to articulate your unique experience to highlight your best skills, and spend time drafting and editing your resume so that you leave with a document you are ready to submit.

Be sure to join us for the upcoming workshops:

• September 2- Build your Pitch & Learn Strategies for Networking
• September 16- Getting Interview Ready

Facilitator: Mark Petrie

Mark Petrie is the senior career coach at St. Mary’s University. He brings his background in teaching, as well as his advanced academic studies (Masters degrees in both English Composition and Education) to the important work of supporting students as they explore career possibilities.

Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Mark has lived in the South Texas region for over ten years. In his spare time he enjoys participating in community events with his family.