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Resumes and Cover Letters

This guide is designed to help you create a resume and cover letter and prepare you for an interview.

How To Write a Resume with Little or No Experience

Power Verbs by PrepSTEP

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Tips & Tricks

Resume Writing Tips from PrepSTEP by Ebsco LearningExpress

  • Create multiple versions of your resume and adapt your experience for each position as you apply.
  • Be brief and stay focused when writing about your work history and qualifications.
  • Highlight your accomplishments as well as your responsibilities.
  • Use resume keywords that match specific job and industry requirements to help you get noticed.
  • Use powerful action words and phrases to stand out from the competition.
  • Make your resume viewable by posting on LinkedIn and sharing on Facebook.
  • Always proofread and spell check your resume before sending it out.

Dos & Donts

Do

  • Keep it at one page unless otherwise specified by job ad (or by your experience level)
  • Use consistent fonts throughout the resume
  • Check and re-check your grammar and spelling
  • Use keywords relevant to the specific field or job posting

Don't

  • Use an inappropriate or unusual email address
  • List information not relevant to the position
  • Exaggerate or lie. All information should be verifiable!

How to Create A Resume Using Google Docs

Sample Resume