Corissa Peterson, Author at Resume Genius

The World's Smartest Resume Builder

About Us Corissa Peterson

About Me

A dedicated member of the Resume Genius team with a passion for the career space, Corissa is always looking for ways to create useful resources for job seekers, from writing job-specific resume samples to crafting in-depth articles on how to ace interviews.

Corissa graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.A. in Philosophy and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Corissa’s articles have been published on Diversity Jobs, Recruiter.com, Teachstone, and Jobillico, among others, and her career advice has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, GOBankingRates, and UpJourney. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

Skills

Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters Writing and Editing Staying Current on Career Trends Shooting Pool Making Coffee Philosophizing Typing 91 WPM

Achievements

Has written and edited 300+ articles for Resume Genius
Starred in several of our YouTube videos and TikToks gaining over 300K views
Leading the launch of the Job Search Genius newsletter (stay tuned!)

Certifications

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

Corissa’s favorite template

Modern Resume Template

Unique

general thoughts

I love the elegant and minimalist design of our Unique resume template, which is why I use it for my own resume!

favorite points

Candidate initials are displayed in a simple ring, creating a sophisticated and professional resume header
Sections are clearly organized by subtle dividing lines
The two-column layout creates a natural visual flow
For a little extra flair, you can choose from several attractive colors

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