Resume Guide
Cover Letter Guide

The purpose of a resume and cover letter is to get you an interview. They are marketing pieces and may be the first point of contact for potential employers They should be focused, concise and completely error-free. A resume is not an autobiography. You should not include every accomplishment and every job you've held. You should include those jobs and accomplishments which exemplify your skills and show an employer that you can do the job.

Resumes and cover letters also show employers your organizational and writing abilities. These are the first writing samples an employer will see and they should highlight your ability to organize your thoughts and to communicate effectively in writing. They are also examples of persuasive writing - they should persuade the employer to call you for an interview. 

Person-to-Person: Informational & Job Interviewing

What Are Networking and Informational Interviewing?

Networking is simply meeting people who may be able to help you in your career planning and job searching. Informational interviewing is asking people specific questions about their careers so that you gather information, narrow your career search and make connections with practitioners who may lead to jobs down the road.