Articulating one’s skills and experience in a clear, concise, and compelling way is a critical part of any application process. Most of us, however, are not naturally skilled at doing so. The resources on the following pages provide concrete advice for marketing yourself to potential employers. If you’d like someone to assist you, connect with our coaches via online resume review, drop-in coaching, scheduled appointments, or mock interviews.
Tell Your Story (profiles, resumes, cover letters, interviews)
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This handout provides a general overview of what to consider when creating or editing a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
Here are more than a dozen great examples of resumes and CVs geared towards different interests and industries. Be sure …
Action verbs are a great way to start bullet points on your resume, particularly when describing your skills and accomplishments …
Overview of structure, content, and guided questions to consider when deciding what to include in your letter.
Yoodli is a free AI-powered communication tool that offers you the opportunity to 1) practice presentations, difficult conversations, and interviews …
Here are three great examples of cover letters that each demonstrate different ways of formatting and tailoring your content to …
This resource lists 8 career readiness competencies, defines them, and provides sample behaviors that would indicate skill in each area. …
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Nano Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions with Tiffany Uman
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Taught by Anna BelyaevaIn this course, founder of The Career Diet and career coach Anna Belyaeva provides a step-by-step guide to prepare for,…
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Cover Letters
Writing a Cover Letter (21 minutes) and Align Mission & Values (3.5 minutes) provide great insights and tips.
Digital Body Language
Taught by Erica DhawanView Erica’s LinkedIn Newsletter People rely on body language and tone to grasp the real meaning of messages. Without these…
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Taught by Lauren JoldaExplore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…
Video Interview Tips
Taught by Jenny FossVideo interviews are an important part of today’s recruiting process. Love them or hate them, they’re not going away. This…
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