Résumés and cover letters
Write Your Résumé
Use your own individual experiences, projects and strengths.
Reflect keywords from software and responsibilities listed in the job description in your résumé.
Résumé Example- Most companies expect this format
Masters Résumé Example
Build Your Summary Statement
Action Verbs
Build Your Accomplishment Statements
Get Your Résumé Reviewed
Now that you have written a solid résumé, have it reviewed.
Optimal Résumé– Make an account, select your academic level, upload your résumé. It will be reviewed in 2-3 days, peak periods around career fair may take 7-10 days.
Handshake– Make an appointment with a peer career coach. Bring a paper copy to your appointment, not all locations have printers.
The Engineering Career Center does not offer walk-in appointments.
Write Your Cover Letter
Every customized résumé also needs a customized cover letter.
Cover Letter Samples from Job Choices Magazine
The Art of Writing Job Letters Search through Decline
