| Kind of meeting | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | ||
| M–W, F | 8:30a – 5:00p | |
| R | 8:30a – 7:00p | |
| Drop in | M | 1:30p – 2:30p |
| T | 2:00p – 3:00p | |
| W | 1:30p – 2:30p | |
| R | 10:00a – 11:00a | |
| F | 3:00p – 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 progressesIncludes a cover-letter writing feature as well as a mock interview module, with the option to record video of your practice interview!
- Vault.com
Online Career Library that provides a variety of career guides, with which to conduct company and industry research as well as various other career-related resources.
Password (off-campus users): Click the “Get Your Password Now!” link and enter your “@vassar.edu” or “@alum.vassar.edu” email address; a unique password will be mailed to your account. This password will be valid for 24 hours. To gain access for additional time, simply repeat this step.
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