Take the time to format and customize your cover letter and resume so you will stand out from the crowd. See the CVC's best practices below.
Not sure where to begin? Attend a drop-in! Our trained staff are happy to review your resume or cover letter to provide tips and insights to help you put your best foot forward.
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A strong resume gives a snapshot of your relevant skills and experiences to a potential employer or networking contact. Ideally, a resume is also tailored to the context in which you're using it.
Take a look at the CVC's resume template as a starting point to draft your own.
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Cover letters are a great way to showcase both your interest in a role and your writing skills! The best cover letters show a good understanding of an organization's mission and goals, as well as showing why your skills and experiences make you a great fit for the role.
Download a copy of the CVC's cover letter template as a starting point for your own.
Download this PDF for some of the CVC's best tips on formatting your resume.
Writing a cover letter is more of an art than a science; there isn't always a strict formula to follow. Download this PDF to learn more.
Customizing both your resume and cover letter to each individual application will help you stand out from other applicants. Download this PDF to learn more about tailoring your documents.
Click here for more sample resumes tailored to different majors, fields, and school years.