Schedule an Appointment Review Sample Resumes and Cover Letters
Two of the first steps when starting to search for jobs and internships are building a resume and writing a cover letter. Both of these should be customized to each organization and match your skills, experience, and personality traits to the position. However, there are some tips you can follow to make sure you have covered the basics of developing your resume and cover letter.
Resumes
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U.S. resumes are formatted differently from other countries’ resumes, and we can help you design yours to reflect U.S. employer expectations.
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Check basic formatting and content options here and sample resumes here
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Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to have your resume critiqued
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Know the difference between a resume, which focuses on professional experiences, and a curriculum vitae (CV), which is for academic positions
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Emphasize your English skills and bilingual abilities (i.e., Spoke English on a daily basis for three years.; Translated Chinese documents into English for tutoring students at local elementary school.; Fluent in both written and spoken Hindi and English)
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Help employers understand foreign companies and schools by providing a frame of reference (i.e., One of the top three universities in India.; The largest manufacturer of polypropylene-related products in Saudi Arabia.)
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Create and actively update your LinkedIn profile and maximize your social media networking.
Cover Letters
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The cover letter accompanies your resume when applying for positions to let employers know why you are interested in their opportunity and organization. You should customize each cover letter to match your skills and experience to the position.
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Emphasize your English skills and bilingual abilities (i.e., Spoke English on a daily basis for three years.; Translated Chinese documents into English for tutoring students at local elementary school.; Fluent in both written and spoken Hindi and English)
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Help employers understand foreign companies and schools by providing a frame of reference (i.e., One of the top three universities in India.; The largest manufacturer of polypropylene-related products in Saudi Arabia.)