Optimal Resume
Hello QCC Students!
We are excited to announce that we've partnered with OptimalResume.com to bring you state-of-the-art online career technology.
As soon as you create your Optimal account, you'll be able to create career materials, practice for interviews and take skills assessments through a single, easy-to-use portal. You'll also be able to turn your career documents into a professional website, which is imperative for today's job search. Because the program is web-based, you'll be able to access it from any computer, any time.
We want you to have the tools necessary for today's competitive job market, and we think Optimal Resume will give you an edge. It's essential that you begin using these tools as early in your QCC career as possible, Just click here to get started!
Once you're registered, you'll have access to all these modules:
- Resume Builder - Select from dozens of templates and samples to create and customize your professional resume.
- Website Builder - Create a confidential website that features your resume and other materials (files, letters) to share with potential employers.
- Letter Builder - Browse letter samples and templates to construct a letter for every professional situation.
- Portfolio Builder - Store, organize and display different projects, including images, writing samples, and audio and visual files.
- Interview Preparation - Practice for any type of interview using the Interview Prep tool to record and review your responses.
- Skills Assessment - Research the skills needed for an industry and evaluate how your experiences have helped you prepare.
- Video Resume - Record a video resume to give employers a taste of your personality.
IMPORTANT: You must have an Optimal Resume account prior to working with an advisor in Career Services. Please open an Optimal Resume account now.
Sincerely,
Constance Peluso
Director, Office of Career Services
Library Building, Room 429
(718) 631-6297
cpeluso@qcc.cuny.edu
www.qcc.cuny.edu/careerservices