Resumes and Cover Letters

The key to landing interviews is crafting a resume or CV which is carefully customized to the individual job, employer or career field.  Learn how to do this now; it is a skill you will use throughout your life!

Resume Preparation

• Developing an Effective Resume (PDF format) - a guide from the Career Center containing tips, action verbs, a resume worksheet, and several sample resumes.
• E-mail Resume Tips (PDF format) - important information to know BEFORE emailing your resume to employer!
• Resume Work Sheet (PDF format) - a good starting point when beginning to write your resume.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) Definition and Sample
• Education Resumes
• Hospitality Experience and your Resume
• Resume Video
• Importance of a Portfolio
• Additional Helpful Weblinks for resume preparation

Letters

• Cover Letters (PDF format) - Contains sample cover letters as well as a sample thank you letter.
• Education Cover Letters
• E-Mail Cover Letter Tips (PDF format)
• Additional Helpful Weblinks for cover letter preparation