Resumes, Cover Letters and References
A resume is a marketing tool designed to demonstrate how your experiences, strengths and skills fit the needs of a particular opportunity. The goal of a resume is to get the interview! Consider the following resources for help with resumes, cover letters and references. Download the guide.
5 Things You Need to Know About Resumes
- Customize resume to the job
- Upon initial review, you have about 6-8 seconds to get the employers attention
- Include key words from job description
- Make your resume relevant to employer with your skills/experience/education
- Begin bullet points with action words (assist, train, create)
Resumes
- Sample resumes by Areas of Interest
- Resume checklist .PDF
- Summary statement checklist and samples .PDF
- Basic resume format .DOCX
- Online resume workshops
- Functional resume for a career change .PDF
