Resumes

A resume is a short document that outlines your education, skills and experience, and often includes other information intended to market you to potential employers. Having a professional resume is a crucial part of the interview process as it is often the first impression of you to the employer.

• Adding campus experience and organization involvement is a great way to keep up with transferrable skills. 

Cover Letters

A cover letter is a one-page document that accompanies your resume. The purpose of a cover letter is for you to explain to an employer what makes you qualified and why you believe you would be the best fit for the position. 

• A cover letter is not required for every interview, but is a highly encouraged option to set you apart from competitors.  

Curriculum Vitae  

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is similar to a resume, but where resumes tend toward brevity, CVs lean toward completeness. 

When should you use a CV instead of a resume?  

• You should use a CV when applying for academic, research, scientific and international positions. 
• A CV should also be used when applying for grants, scholarships and fellowships. 

LinkedIn 

LinkedIn is a professional profile that allows you to connect with companies and peers to stay up-to-date on job postings with companies you follow. 

• Review our LinkedIn guide (PDF) to review best practices.

Artificial Intelligence 

AI platforms can assist in generating ideas for application materials by integrating keywords, aligning job descriptions, and more. AI should never be the sole author of any material you submit. Use AI to enhance your work, not create it!