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Creating Your 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.

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.

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Cover Letter

Your cover letter allows you to share specific examples of your accomplishments. Think show versus tell.

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Leverage Your Strengths During Career Fair Season

Published on September 7, 2024

Remember taking the CliftonStrengths assessment in BUS 100 or BUS 515? While the report you used in class likely emphasized utilizing your CliftonStrengths as a student, you can also leverage them in your career development, including searching for an internship or a job, crafting your application materials, navigating career fairs, and practicing for interviews!

Learn how your CliftonStrengths report can help you get ready for career fair season.

By Cassie Shearholdt

Crafting a Standout Resume for Business Graduate Students

Published on April 10, 2024

In a competitive job landscape, a well-crafted resume holds the key to securing your next role in the business world. It serves as your initial introduction to potential employers, so make every word count. Below, find valuable insights to ensure …

By Lorie Humphrey