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Writing a Resume & Cover Letter

Resumes and cover letters are important tools in your job search, and can make or break a job application. Let us show you how to craft a winning duo!

How to Get Help with Your Resume or Cover Letter from the Career Center

Review the content on this page – many of your most frequently asked questions are addressed here!
Create or update an existing draft of your resume.
Once you have a current draft, send it to us for a review using the link to the right.
We will get back to you and if an appointment is requested or would be helpful, we will get you scheduled.
Please do not email us your resume – we require that you use the form as we receive a high volume of requests.

Resume Building GuideView our detailed guide to building your resume.
Resume ExamplesView a sampling of resumes in a variety of fields and industries.
Cover Letter ExamplesView our guide to writing an effective cover letter with a sampling of examples.
How to write a tailored cover letter

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Emsi Resume OptimizerShare This: Share Emsi Resume Optimizer on TwitterShare Emsi Resume Optimizer on LinkedinShare Emsi Resume Optimizer on Facebook
You can use this tool to optimize your resume for the type of job that you would like to apply …

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Career Readiness: Competences for a Career-Ready WorkforceShare This: Share Career Readiness: Competences for a Career-Ready Workforce on TwitterShare Career Readiness: Competences for a Career-Ready Workforce on LinkedinShare Career Readiness: Competences for a Career-Ready Workforce on Facebook
Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success …

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Do you have a paper due next week but can’t find the right words? Are you experiencing writer’s block or …

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