Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interviews

Resumes

Your resume is often the only picture a recruiter has of you, your abilities, and your accomplishments. Studies show that resumes receive about 20 seconds of a recruiter’s time. You need to pack a lot of information in to that 20 seconds, using the best possible format, to make the recruiter put your resume in the “follow-up” pile.

• Preparing to Write a Resume
• Resume Formatting Tips
• Sample Headings
• Sample Objectives
• Reference Page and Letters of Recommendation

Resume Samples

• Sample Chronological Resume
• Sample Functional Resume
• Sample Combination Resume
• Sample Early College Resume

Download The Career Center’s Resume Guide

Cover Letters

Cover letters serve as a bridge between your resume and the specific job you are applying to. Therefore, there isn’t a “one size fits all” cover letter. A cover letter is also a reflection of your writing skills, so take time and care to proofread and review your document.

• Cover Letter Guidelines
• What to Write in Your Cover Letter

Cover Letter Samples

• Full-time Job – Traditional Style
• Internship – Traditional Style
• Full-time Job – Bulleted Style

Download The Career Center’s Cover Letter Guide

Interviews

If your resume and cover letter worked, you’ve gotten an interview. Now you need to prove yourself in person. Many hiring decisions are made based on these 30 to 60 minutes of time, so be sure you use them to the fullest.

• Preparing for Your Interview
• Employer Research
• Interview Types and Questions
• Dressing for the Interview
• Follow-Up
• Mock Interviews
• Virtual Mock Interviews

Download The Career Center’s Interview Guide