Résumés & Cover Letters

Crafting your résumé and cover letter is an exciting step in sharing your professional story, but we know it can feel a little overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve created a resource hub filled with helpful guidelines, examples, videos, and more to support you through the process. When you have a draft ready, please schedule an appointment with a CLS adviser through Handshake because we’d love to collaborate with you to refine your materials!


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Résumé Examples 

View CLS-created versions to inspire your own résumé!

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Writing Cover Letters

Guidance on how to get started, including an example.

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Key Resources

A hub of essential tips and common questions.

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Jobscan

Align your application materials with the jobs you’re applying to and land more interviews.

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The hidden résumé metric that predicts whether you’ll get an interview

Donna Svei via Fast Company

Do you know that the longer a decision-maker views your résumé, the more likely it is that you’ll get an interview?

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How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter—It’s Not How You’ve Been Taught

Julia Korn via Forbes

A strong résumé is only half the battle in today’s job market. The often-dreaded cover letter is your secret weapon for standing out.

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Resources

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