Resume & Cover Letters

Write a Resume & Cover Letter

Crafting an organized, actionable, and focused resume and cover letter is crucial for getting a job or internship. These are two components to your search process and how you can tell your story.

How We Can Help

• Download our Resume Guide & Tips and our Cover Letter Guide & Tips. These guides can be found in the Resources Library in your Handshake account.
• Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach in Handshake.
• Meet with a Career Ambassador during drop-in hours to review your resume, cover letter or application for a part-time job, internship or campus leadership position.
• Attend our resume and cover letter workshops to learn how to create a professional resume and how to customize your resume and cover letters for each job application.

Resume

The average employer only spends less than 10 seconds reviewing each resume, so you need to ensure that yours is targeted, error-free, and easy to skim.

Get started and hone in

• General and Policy Resume Guide
• Business Resume Guide
• STEM and Health Resume Guide
• Federal Resumes and USAJobs Applications
• Resumes vs CVs

Cover Letter

A cover letter is a primary way to provide an introduction to a potential contact or employer. Your cover letter should:

• Communicate your accomplishments, skills, and experience. Convey your writing style and thought processes.
• Access the Cover Letter guide in Handshake for a template on structure and examples.
• Capture the attention of your reader and compel them to continue reading.