This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

A well-crafted resume and cover letter are essential to securing an interview and moving further in the job search. Career Services provides resources to help you develop your resume and cover letter, ...

A well-written curriculum vitae (CV) won't get you a job, but it can get you a job interview. CVs have two main functions: to present an accurate record of your career and, along with the cover letter ...

A resume is a marketing tool and an extension of your professional brand. An effective resume showcases your experience, achievements and strengths, relating them to a specific position by using key ...

If you bring up the subject of cover letters to a group of hiring managers and recruiters, you’ll probably get a mixed bag of opinions. Some will say the cover letter is dead, while others still deem ...

As a job seeker you need to be ready with both a resume and a cover letter. You need both a resume and cover letter in your job search. Most job applications require a resume right away, and the best ...

Paul Gibbens, Director of engineering at recruitment agency Hays, shares his top three tips for writing an engineering CV and cover letter. Writing a winning CV and cover letter can feel like an ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

What is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself and highlight your skills and fit specific to the opportunity to which you are applying. It often serves as a good writing sample, ...

The Career Services office regularly offers resume and job search workshops. Visit the events page to find out about this semester's workshops. If you are having difficulty getting started, Career ...