Resumes & Cover Letters

resume

Set yourself apart from your competition by building an effective resume. Focus on what makes YOU special: how you bring value to the job and what you can contribute to a future employer.

Building an Effective Resume

Your resume is a key part of your job application package and helps you prepare for networking, interviewing, negotiating an offer and career management.

Get Ready: Gather information you need to craft a resume designed to get you the interview.
- Begin with a job description that interests you.
- Create a Career Journal to collect and save your career data.
Create Your Resume: Your resume should include the following sections. Our Resume & Cover Letter Guide provides section-by-section instructions to help you create a great resume.
- Heading & Contact information
- Education
- Skills
- Work Experience
- Activities, Honors and Community Involvement

Resume & Cover Letter Guide

Resume Examples
The resume examples below can be used as examples and tailored to your specific industry as needed.

Writing Cover Letters

Employers may ask you to submit a cover letter in addition to your resume. Your letter should

Summarize how your experience, skills, and education match the job you are applying for
Demonstrate your professional communication skills, and
Express your professional values and how they align with the employer’s values and goals

Like your resume, the cover letter is structured and strategic; follow these steps to plan your content before you begin writing:

Analyze the Job Description to identify 3-5 job components, deliverables, or duties that align with your experience.
Identify evidence from your resume that demonstrates those components, deliverables, or duties.
Prepare your letter using the following guidance.

Cover Letter Guide & Example