Resumes: A well written resume highlights your education, skills, work, and achievements as they apply to the job.There are several types of resumes.
Cover Letters: Cover letters should be customized for each employer. Your cover letter is an opportunity for you to highlight the skills and experience included in your resume and explain how they make you a good candidate.
Tips to Consider
Customize your resume and cover letter by using keywords from the job posting, and occupation-specific terminology
Select a resume format that best presents your skills and experiences
Emphasize your education
Describe your transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork
Use the same font type and size throughout your resume and cover letter
Proofread and asked friends or family to review
The Learning Portal. (2018, June 21). How to build your resume [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/m5G7XcMEpW4
Frank, T. (2019, May 19). 8 tips for writing a winning resume [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/u75hUSShvnc
Marshall, A. & Sanchez, T. (2021, March 30). Resume-writing webinar [Video]. NSCC. https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/ae182b1c-79c4-4960-8b5c-2c62d91b599f
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