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Creating an effective resume and cover letter are often essential skills in getting you to the next level in your field but they’re not one-size fits all. Each opportunity you apply for, each industry, and each individual company has it’s own expectations as to how a resume should be laid out. This page is dedicated to providing you with some of the basic tips that are generally accepted by the recruiters and hiring professionals who are reading your resumes and cover letters as you start off on your professional journey.<\/p>\n
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On average, a recruiter will spend 30 seconds or less reviewing your resume so it’s important to be concise in highlighting your best skills and achievements as they are relevant to the position you’re applying for. The goal of your resume is encourage the reader to keep reading and say “yes” to inviting you in for an initial interview.<\/p>\n
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Here are some common sections found in a typical undergraduate student resume:<\/p>\n
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Display your skills in action instead of just listing the responsibilities you had. Use the following formula:<\/p>\n
Action Verb + What + How\/Why\/Impact<\/p>\n
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Basic bullet: Developed interpersonal skills
Bullet plus: Developed interpersonal skills by facilitating cross-cultural conversations with Malawian teens and community members (how)<\/p>\n
Basic bullet: Created real interest monitoring tool
Bullet plus: Created real interest monitoring tool to study the effect of rate changes on foreign exchange levels (why)<\/p>\n
Basic bullet: Directed actors in productions
Bullet plus: Directed 5-10 student actors and managed technical team in both short and full-length productions attracting audiences of 100+ (impact)<\/p>\n
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Resume Template<\/a><\/p>\nSchedule a Resume Review Appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cover Letter Tips<\/h1>\n
What to Include<\/h2>\n
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Cover Letter Resources<\/h2>\n
Cover Letter 1<\/a>
Cover Letter 2<\/a>
Cover Letter 3<\/a>
Cover Letter 4<\/a><\/p>\nSchedule a Cover Letter Review Appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n
To schedule an appointment, log into your Portal to access your Handshake account<\/h2>\n