Creation or update should include

• a job objective
• educational background
• work experience
• professional certifications
• honors and awards
• extracurricular activities, such as membership in club and community activities, leadership positions held, and community service
• optimization for electronic review (e.g., artificial intelligence [AI] scanning devices) of résumés (e.g., use of key words, avoiding columns).

The student should understand the importance of

• avoiding AI use in the creation of a résumé
• keeping a résumé current and updated to reflect experience and education, even if the student is not currently involved in a job search. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What information or features are likely to distract or get a résumé flagged and rejected as created by AI?
• Which professional certifications are most valuable and most obtainable for you?
• What are some specific, objective skills that employers are seeking in your area?
• How long do IT job postings tend to stay open?