Resumes & Cover Letters

Your Personal Marketing Tools

Your resume and cover letter are a brief “advertisement” of your skills, knowledge and relevant experience. Their content and appearance are extremely critical as they are your first contact with a potential employer and will determine if you will receive an interview for the job you are seeking. Ideally, your resume and cover letter should emphasize your strong points while also expressing your uniqueness and individuality.

Develop Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Gain insight into the type of knowledge, skills, and abilities, necessary to succeed in a career field as you learn more about career options. This may shape what you want to gain from your academic classes, your involvement in student organizations, and the types of work experiences you seek. While most career options have certain academic skills required to perform well in a particular job, many skills and qualities are common among employers across career fields.

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Develop Self-Marketing Tools

Recognize the experiences, abilities and education requirements that are commonly expected by employers and graduate schools. This will guide you as you compose and deliver your self-marketing tools (resume, cover letter, application essay, personal statement, writing sample). Work with a career counselor to ensure that your application materials are putting you in the best possible position to be considered for the opportunities.