Career Resources for Housing Student Staff

Your position as within Housing & Residential Life has provided you with countless unique opportunities to engage in experiential learning and develop transferable skills. Whether it's through organizing programs, resolving conflicts, or helping to foster a sense of community, every aspect of your role has contributed to your own career readiness journey. By embracing career readiness, you're not only preparing yourself for your future career but also inspiring those around you to do the same. 

1. Connect your Housing Work Experience to Career Skills

Your job description has been mapped to the NACE (National Association of College & Employers) Career Competencies. If you're preparing for an interview, outlining a specific time you demonstrated each skill can be helpful!

RA Career Skills Handout 

2. Download & Edit this Sample Resume

Resume Example 

3. LifeLab

Check out Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD) for more support, including career resources, events and workshops. SECD can help you craft your resume and cover letter, explore internship opportunities, gain interview skills, and more.

For 1:1 support, visit LifeLab. Chat with a friendly LifeLab guide, in person or via Zoom. No appointment required.

lifelab