1. Update Your Core Resume
Add your GPA and honors from the fall semester.
Include any new projects, leadership roles, or volunteer work you finished over the break.
Save it as a PDF titled FirstName_LastName_Resume_2026.pdf.
2. Visit the Career Services …
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