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Marketing Yourself

A major part of the career planing journey is the development of resumes and cover letters. While they won't necesarily get you the job, their is purpose is to get you an interview, so it's important that you lay out your experience and skills cleary and succintly. Review the below Indeed.com videos on resume and cover letter writing tips.

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What is a Resume?

Professional document (usually one) listing accomplishments, education, work, internship and/or volunteer experience as well as skills (technology and other languages), extracurricular activities and membership in professional organizations.

Click Here: Resume Template

Read: How to Write a College Student Resume: A Guide for Recent Grads

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What is a Cover Letter?

One page, letter of introduction to an employer highlighting the position you are applying for along with the skills and experience you bring to the role you are applying for. 

Click Here: Cover Letter Sample

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Create Draft Resume and Cover Letter

Write a draft  resume and cover letter using the above sample and template as your guide. Both are working documents that you will update reguarly as your academic and work experiences change. 

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