We’re so glad you’re here! Résumés and cover letters are two of the most essential documents in your professional journey, which can make the process feel a little intimidating and daunting. This is why we’ve dedicated an entire page to guidelines, examples, numerous resources, and videos to support you in creating your materials. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities’ pages. When you’ve completed a draft of your résumé or cover letter, please consider making an appointment through Handshake to go over your document(s) with a CLS adviser—we’d love to work with you!
Résumés & Cover Letters
At the CLS we see résumés in all stages of development. If you’re just getting started, follow this sample résumé to develop your document. Above all, strive for non-fussy and consistent formatting. If you’ve got a résumé-in-progress, here are a …
7 Essential Tips on How to Format a Cover Letter
When you come to writing one of the most important letters in your life, you may need a few ground rules to help you to get started with the format …
45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)
When you outline an accomplishment on your resume, why use a bland (and often meaningless) adjective when you can deploy a powerful action verb to add some depth?
Thoughtful action verbs …
