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Preparing for Employment: Resumes and Cover Letters

This guide provides quick access to useful resources to assist you in finding a job and preparing for an interview.

Resumes and Cover Letters

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

How to Build Your Resume

The Learning Portal. (2018, June 21). How to build your resume [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/m5G7XcMEpW4

8 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume

Frank, T. (2019, May 19). 8 tips for writing a winning resume [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/u75hUSShvnc

Industry Trends, Essential Skills and Resume-Writing

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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