Career and Professional Development plays a crucial role in guiding students towards success in the job market. Resume and cover letter support is essential in helping job seekers effectively communicate their skills, experiences, and professional goals. The resources below provide expert advice and personalized feedback to ensure your application stands out, whether you’re just starting your career or looking to make a career shift. Leveraging these resources can give you the confidence to present yourself as a strong candidate and advance in your professional journey.

Getting Started on Your Resume

1. Get Your Experience on Paper
   • Use one of our Resume Templates to start building a resume draft
   • Review resume samples for your industry interest area
2. Refine for Your Audience
   • Read the job description and ensure the information you include on your resume is relevant to your audience
   • Include action verbs that connect to the job description
3. Polish and Share
   • Write results-driven bullet points
   • Upload your resume to VMock for immediate feedback
   • Share your resume with a CPD Career Coach, CPD Peer Advisor, professors, or friends for feedback

Getting Started on Your Cover Letter

1. Read the Job Description
   • Highlight the key skills that the employer is seeking for the role
   • Brainstorm the value that you could bring to their team from your experience and background
2. Outline Your Cover Letter
   • Decide what stories to tell in your body paragraphs based on the job description
   • Check out our Example Cover Letter
3. Get writing!
   • Use our Cover Letter Guide to start writing your cover letter
   • Write your body paragraphs using the STAR method
   • Review our Cover Letter Do’s & Don’ts
4. Polish and Share
   • Share your cover letter with a CPD Career Coach, CPD Peer Advisor, professors, or friends for feedback