Resumes and Cover Letters
A strong resume and cover letter are essential tools for landing a job or internship. Your resume highlights your skills, experiences, and achievements in a clear, concise format that helps employers quickly understand the value you bring. A well‑crafted cover letter goes a step further—it tells your story, connects your background to the role, and demonstrates your professionalism and enthusiasm.
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Resumes
The goal of your resume is to convince an employer to interview you. Oftentimes, your resume is your first introduction to an employer, so it needs to clearly and quickly showcase your experiences, strengths, and accomplishments. Explore our video and resume guides to learn how to structure your resume, use power verbs, and tailor your content to specific industries.
Resume Guides
General Resume Guides:
- Senior Resume Guide
- Relevant Coursework Resume Guide
- Graduate Resume Guide
- Indeed Guide: Resume Tips for Applicant Tracking Systems
Industry-Specific Resume Guides:
- Accounting
- Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity
- Computer Information Systems – General
- Economics – BSBA
- Economics – Environmental Economics & Policy
- Economics – General
- Economics – International Economics
- Economics – Regional Economic Development
- Finance and Banking
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- International Business
- Management – General
- Management – Human Resources
- Management – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Management – Sustainable Business
- Marketing – Digital Marketing
- Marketing – General
- Marketing – Professional Selling
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Supply Chain Management
Graduate Guides:
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Cover Letters
A cover letter allows you to connect your skills and experiences to the job you are applying for. It should tell your story and highlight the value you can bring to the organization. Watch our video and review our cover letter guides to learn how to write a compelling cover letter.