OptimalResume Builder

As a student at UL Lafayette, we are proud to offer you access to OptimalResume, the gold standard in online resume technology.  Used by hundreds of universities across the country and across the globe, OptimalResume guides students in the resume process from content creation to online publication.

You can draft your resume in just a few short minutes with OptimalResume’s comprehensive software, which includes content examples for each section and format assistance, all on a 24/7 basis.  Once a resume has been composed and formatted, it is immediately generated in four formats: Rich Text, .PDF, Plain Text, and HTML (an interactive resume website). 

Once a resume has been created and filled with content, you can pick from thousands of different combinations of resume styles to find the right look for your resume.  It’s never been so easy to create an attractive and professional resume presentation!

OptimalLetter Builder

You will also have access to a groundbreaking new addition to the OptimalResume family, the OptimalLetter Builder.  With this tool, you can create your own cover letters from scratch, and download them into four convenient formats: Microsoft Word Compatible, .PDF, Plain Text, and HTML.  There are lots of instructions and examples all served up on a paragraph by paragraph basis.  In addition, any letters you create can be made viewable on your OptimalResume website, providing employers with a dynamic new interface with which to view your documents.

OptimalResume’s products are known for their user-friendliness, and OptimalLetter is no exception.  If you are new to writing cover letters, the Letter Builder provides useful hints to help you every step of the way.  You can choose from a variety of letter types, suitable to your career needs, and each letter you make is fully customizable.

This service is FREE to students at UL Lafayette, so Login to access Optimal Resume or register here to create a account.