Stephanie, someone else on our team will be reviewing your resume for specific comments/suggestions, but I can confirm that I have not made updates to the rubric since last year.
You're so right that there are a lot of conflicting opinions on resumes, and that also means that different recruiters may be looking for different things. While they may disagree on some points, I think a clean resume goes a long way even if it isn't necessarily how they would write their own resume.
Below are my general considerations for resumes without looking through yours specifically:
I think the best thing you can do is try to put yourself in the shoes of the person who will be looking at your resume. If you know it will go to a computer filter first, try to really tailor it to contain the key words from the job posting that pertain to your qualifications and experiences. If you are going to a career fair or cold-emailing your resume to a company, a clear and brief objective statement can be very helpful to make sure the resume ultimately ends up in the correct department's hands. No matter the intended recipient (electronic or human), a format with clear organizational structure with labels will help the reviewer find the information they are scanning for at a glance.
I like to view resumes like a movie trailer. You need it to make your target audience want to buy a ticket (offer an interview) without giving away the whole plot (giving so much information that it is overwhelming to look through).
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Heidi C. Wallace, P.E., M.ASCE
Tulsa, OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-16-2026 04:06 PM
From: Stephanie Smith
Subject: 2026 - Spring ASCE Resume Workshop
Hello Workshop Team,
I am a recent graduate seeking an entry-level civil engineering or BIM/VDC position. I have struggled to wade through all the conflicting resume advice, and I hope to come away from this workshop with a better understanding of industry standards. I'd appreciate a thorough assessment along with any suggestions for improvement. I am aware of two occasions on which a previous version of my application was rejected due to automatic filters, and I hope that the current iteration has minimized that risk. I also cannot seem to find the attached ASCE Resume Rubric, but I did find one from the Spring 2025 workshop and would like confirmation that it is the most recent version. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your feedback.
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Stephanie Smith M.ASCE
Broomfield CO
Original Message:
Sent: 02-15-2026 10:01 PM
From: Tirza Austin
Subject: 2026 - Spring ASCE Resume Workshop
Want to turn those job applications into job interviews? The ASCE Resume Workshop can help!
You can submit your resume from February 16th to February 20th. The thread will close on the 20th. Resumes submitted after that date will not be posted. All submitted resumes will be reviewed by coaches and receive a response by Monday, February 23rd in Career by Design.
Worried where to start? Check out ASCE's Resume Rubric as a guide (attached below).
We are accepting resumes only - please do not post a CV. We also ask that you only submit in a PDF format.
Please note all resumes submitted will be reviewed before they are published on the thread. Happy job hunting!
*** You must be an ASCE Member for your resume to be reviewed.
Learn more about the ASCE Resume Coaches
ASCE Virtual Career Fair
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Tirza Austin
Senior Manager, Online Community
American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191
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