Resume and Letter Writing

from the Job & Internship Guide

Resume Writing
Five steps to developing a resume, sending resumes and letters electronically, developing a scannable resume, resume components, do's and don'ts, verb list for resumes and letters. (PDF - 6 pages)

Sample Resumes
Chronological, skills/functional, email, chronological for internships and summer positions, for emailing as text for a variety of position types. (PDF - 11 pages)

Cover Letters
Points for advertised listings, for independent applications, do's and don'ts, content and layout. (PDF - 2 pages)

Sample Letters
Cover letters for existing opening, advertised position, prospecting letter, letter to mutual acquaintance. (PDF - 3 pages)

* PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to download (view) them. These files are part of the Career Center Job & Internship Guide which is available online, as well as in paper form in the Info Lab.

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