Resume and Cover Letter Support

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
  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

Getting Started on Your Cover Letter

  1. Read the Job or Internship Description
    • Highlight the key skills or qualifications that the employer is seeking for the role
    • Brainstorm the value that you could bring to their team from your experience and background
    • Show alignment with the company or organization’s mission and values
  2. Outline Your Cover Letter
    • Decide what stories to tell in your body paragraphs based on the job or internship description
    • Highlight the skills listed and provide an example from your courses, work experience, leadership or service roles
    • Check out our example cover letter
    • Cover letter templates, advice and more from The Muse
  3. Begin Writing
  4. Polish and Share
    • Proofread, proofread, proofread
    • Share your cover letter with a CPD Career Coach, CPD Peer Advisor, professors, or friends for feedback
    • Check out the Academic Writing Center for support as well