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Resume / Curriculum Vitae

  • Action Verb List

    The action verb list provides you with words that communicate your skills, experiences, and work values in a way that helps the employer picture you doing the work.

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) Guidelines

  • Resume Development Packet + Example

    Helpful resources to reference as you start to craft your resume.

  • The Golden Formula

    The Office of Career Development’s formula to help you write professional, strong bullet points.

  • Using STAR Method on Resume

    Using the STAR method in your resume allows you to match your skills to job qualifications by pairing your work experience with relevant examples.

  • Resume Checklist

  • Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference

    Each role requires a combination of hard and soft skills. Learn more about the difference between these valuable skill sets and how to feature them on your resume.

Cover letter

  • Cover Letter Guidelines

  • Cover Letter Writing Guide

  • How to Write a Personalized Cover Letter

    A personalized cover letter shows employers you've done your research on the job and company and that you're passionate about your work and developing in your career.

  • Opening Lines That Will Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out

    It's all about that first impression—especially when it comes to your cover letter. Use these opening lines on your next cover letter,

  • Cover Letter Checklist

  • Difference Between a Resume and a Cover Letter

Interview Strategies

  • Interview Strategies

  • Informational Interviews

    An informational interview is an informal conversation, usually lasting 20-30 minutes, with a person working in a job, organization, or field that interests you.

  • The STAR Interview Method

    Use the STAR method for answering interview questions allows you to share concrete examples of how you successfully handled situations at work to show that you possess the experience and skills required for the job you’re interviewing for.

  • Common Job Interview Questions

    A list from The Muse of 50 of the most commonly asked interview questions.

  • Preparing Your Elevator Pitch

    You only get one chance to make a great first impression! The first step to preparing your pitch is to develop your content.

Internship