Résumé & Cover Letter Writing
Résumé & Cover Letter Writing Resources
Tips for Writing Your Résumé
Writing and updating your résumé is a life-long endeavor. The foundation you create in college will serve you throughout your employment journey, so take time to get the early version just right.
Get Started with Cover Letters
Your cover letter, carefully tailored to the position for which you’re applying, may ultimately be more important than even your résumé. Learn how to write these essential documents with care.
Curating Your Résumé
At the end of four years at Grinnell, your résumé will reflect a variety of experiences. For your own reference, keep a growing résumé file that includes ALL of your experiences. This will be a lifelong practice that will make creating a customizable résumé much easier.
In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.
In fact, …
The Pros and Cons of a Video Resume
A video resume is a high risk / high reward job search tactic.
It is a supplemental approach that is increasingly welcomed by major employers (many of whom use video questions as part …
Students: Are you seeking to build skills over a school break (or even a weekend)? You can engage in free, short virtual work simulations through Forage. Committing just a few hours can help you to better understand career pathways, build …
