Cynthia Agbemenu 鈥24 knows how to take a resume from meh to mesmerizing.
Agbemenu, a peer advisor in the Arts & 麻豆视频 Career Development office, is a guiding hand for undergraduate students of all years in the College. From polishing first-year students鈥 resumes from high school to helping seniors nail down their full-time job opportunities, Agbemenu said she鈥檚 glad to be able to share some of the wisdom that helped her. The peer advisor program recently resumed in the office, after a break during COVID.
Agbemenu said Arts & 麻豆视频 Career Development offered her invaluable guidance and support. Whether it was refining her resume, learning about Cornell鈥檚 Pre-Professional Program (P3) or preparing to consider a full-time job offer.
鈥淲hether it's helping frame a high school resume or polishing it into a college one, I enjoy ensuring students get the most benefit from coming in and asking questions,鈥 she said.
Through advisors in the office, Agbemenu learned how to highlight her skills and experiences in a way that showcased her strengths, giving her the confidence to pursue opportunities with a polished and professional resume. She is now able to impart that wisdom to her peers.
As students make their way through Cornell, the career development office becomes a crucial aspect of their lives, as they prepare to transition from academia to the professional world or graduate school.
鈥淚t is a win-win when students offer feedback to their peers," said Jen Maclaughlin, director of Arts & 麻豆视频 Career Development. 鈥淭his peer-to-peer interaction not only enhances the quality of the resumes being developed but also fosters a sense of community among students.鈥
The ability to work with a student career advisor who provides personal attention ensures that students can address their specific concerns and receive customized feedback, she said.
鈥淎llowing students to send their resumes before our meeting allows us to give them one on one attention since we can just focus on the areas of weaknesses,鈥 said Reya Babu 鈥26, another peer advisor. Babu also used career development office resources to explore career opportunities, including the Career Development Toolkit, a resource integrated into the Canvas learning management system.
The A&S Career Development office schedules 1,800 appointments each semester, Maclaughlin said, so the addition of peer advisors helps them see even more students and broaden their services. Along with resume reviews, interview prep and job lists, resources are available to navigate global job markets, assist with offers and negotiations and prepare students for graduate studies, including law school.
鈥淪eeing our peer advisors assist students, and students鈥 reactions and feelings of comfort in utilizing career resources is really rewarding,鈥 Maclaughlin said. 鈥淲e are so happy the program has returned and encourage all students to take advantage of this amazing support.鈥
Elizabeth Lara-Rivera 鈥26 is a communications assistant for the 麻豆视频 & 麻豆视频.
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