Your resume is your personal marketing tool that outlines your skills, experiences and areas of expertise so employers can see how you can contribute to the workplace. It references promises you can ...

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-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 ...

In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted cover letter can be the determining factor between landing an interview and having your application overlooked, serving as a crucial component of the ...

Congratulations, recent graduates; now it's time to find a job. Don't worry, productivity expert Jill Duffy has some tricks and pointers for creating your best resumes and cover letters. I'm an expert ...

The purpose of a resume is to introduce your qualifications and skills to employers. The goal of a resume is to get an interview so that you can further share your qualifications and learn more about ...

Question: I’m preparing my job documents for the fall and looking for ways to economize. Can I just write a really short cover letter since all the information I would put in a letter is already on my ...

Wondering if you really need to submit a cover letter? Here's the truth about this part of the job application process. Some experts say that the cover letter is dead. Others vehemently disagree. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...