The first step in resume writing is knowing what type of job your resume will be for. Visit our Exploring Your Interests page to learn about options, find potential career paths on What Can I Do With This Major? and / or complete career assessments using Focus 2.

Your resume is your marketing tools and should be unique to you, reflecting your education, experience and relevant skills. Use our Effective Resume Writing handout (PDF) as a guide for more information and samples to get you started.

Cover letters are a tool of introduction in the job search and are just as important as your resume. The best cover letters are addressed to a particular person, and are tailored to present your qualifications in relation to the specific job and company of interest. Check out our comprehensive Job Search Letters guide (PDF) for more information on cover letters and other job search documents.

Below are key resources and tips that will help you organize and develop your resume and cover letters for your next search.

 

Resume FAQs

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Resources

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

Job Search Letters Guide

PDF: Cover Letter, Letter of Inquiry, Informational Interview Request, Thank you/Follow-up Letter

Federal Resume Guide

Federal jobs, especially those applied to through USAJobs.gov, require a specific approach to your resume. The federal government has a …

Sample Cover Letter 2: Prospecting Letter

PDF: Sample cover letter for an opportunity you learned about through a contact at the company.

Sample Cover Letter 1: Application Letter

PDF: Sample cover letter for an online job, internship, or co-op application.

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