Create a Résumé / Cover Letter

Here you’ll find guidelines for creating a solid résumé and a tailored cover letter. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities. When you’ve got a draft of your résumé or cover letter completed, bring it to CLS drop-in hours Monday–Friday, 2–4:30pm.

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Turning Volunteer Experience into Work Experience

Published on January 23, 2023

Portrait of kitchen staff in homeless shelter. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Many young people finish college successfully only to find that their resume doesn’t have everything they need to land a job in their field. Although the job market is …

By William Frierson - College Recruiter

Listing Courses and Certificates on Your Résumé

Published on December 21, 2022

Listing work experience is not the only way to create a résumé that speaks to your strengths and abilities! Sometimes, the academic courses you have taken build skills that you are able to use in a professional setting.

For instance, …

By Sasha Grigorovich

Tips for Creating an ATS-Proof Résumé

Published on December 14, 2022

Large companies making hundreds of hires a year may employ Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software to eliminate as many as 70 percent of applicants[i] before their résumés reach the hiring manager. ATS software automatically scans for requirements, searching for …

By Robin Bourjaily

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Learn basic components and best practices for getting started on writing a cover letter. Related resources are included.

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Create a Résumé / Cover Letter

Here you’ll find guidelines for creating a solid résumé and a tailored cover letter. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities. When you’ve got a draft of your résumé or cover letter completed, bring it to CLS drop-in hours Monday–Friday, 2–4:30pm.

News & Advice

Turning Volunteer Experience into Work Experience

Listing Courses and Certificates on Your Résumé

Tips for Creating an ATS-Proof Résumé

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Writing Cover Letters

Writing Résumés

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CLS Essentials: Formatting Your Résumé

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