Co-ops & Careers Research Guide

Your cover letter is an opportunity for you to express why you are the right candidate for the co-op or job. Use this Co-ops & Careers handout for guidance on writing and submitting a Cover Letter.

A cover letter can help you get an interview. Check out this blog for tips on how to write a compelling one.

A resume is a targeted summation of your education, skills, and experience.Use this handout as a guide for recommended sections of a resume. The resume you use for your co-op search will be different than the one you use for a job search, and formatting can vary by major so connect with your Co-ops & Career Advisor for major specific resume samples and before applying to co-op.

Resume writing requires special consideration of both grammar and spelling. Use this handout to help keep your writing concise and specific with a professional tone.

Sometimes keeping a resume to one page seems like an impossible task, but there are ways to do it. These tips and tricks will help you maximize the space on your resume while making sure it’s easy to quickly skim.

These OWL resources will help you compose effective résumés and curricula vitae (or CVs) for your job search.

ResumeBuilder.com is a resource for job seekers that provides you with the information, machine learning tools, and guides you need to build the best resume possible.

Free resume samples by job from ResumeBuilder.com