Creating A Resume and Cover Letter

Crafting a strong resume and cover letter is the cornerstone of a successful job search. These documents serve as your professional calling cards, offering potential employers a glimpse into your qualifications, experiences, and the skills that align with the opportunity. Let’s begin this journey toward crafting documents that will set you on the path to success.

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Resume

Your resume should highlight your skills and experience most relevant to the position you seek. Think of it as a commercial rather than a documentary. Share your key selling points rather than your detailed, comprehensive history.

Cover Letter

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Career Resources

Check out this resource for quick tips on writing and formatting your cover letter.

This cover letter example showcases experiences from an internship and classes to apply for job after graduation.

The CMC has generated a list of possible prompt questions, grouped by topic. Use these as a guide, and modify …

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