Kind of meetingDaysHours
Office Hours
M–W, F8:30a – 5:00p
R8:30a – 7:00p
Drop inM1:30p – 2:30p
T2:00p – 3:00p
W1:30p – 2:30p
R10:00a – 11:00a
F3:00p – 4:00p

Scheduled appointments are available Monday – Friday.


Employers: work with us

Alums and Parents: offer advice

cdo@vassar.edu (845) 437–5285

F.A.Q.: My resume needs a facelift – where can I go for help?

Check out OptimalResume, an online tool that lets you revamp your resume and select from hundreds of different design options. Then, stop by the Career Development Office for a drop-in appointment, weekday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm. You can also pick up a copy of our Resume Writing and Job Search Correspondence booklet, which is also available in the office.

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More about Resume & Interviewing:

Optimal Resume

You can use this website to:
* Design high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals
* Easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, and HTML
* Manage up to 5 unique resumes
* Include your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses

Includes a cover-letter writing feature as well as a mock interview module, with the option to record video of your practice interview!

Vault Career Insider

A comprehensive online career resource which includes the following:
* Downloadable Career Guides
* Employer profiles and rankings
* All discussion boards
* Industry blogs and news covering the latest trends and issues
* Diversity, green programs and leadership development profiles
* Vault’s job board, which matches employers and recruiters

On-campus users: Enter your email address to create a personal account
Off-campus users: Send an email to cdo@vassar.edu with your name, graduation year, email address, country and zip and we will create an account on your behalf.

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