The resume is designed to be a marketing tool that will highlight your relevant experience and skills. Because there is not one 'right' way to design a resume, numerous styles and formats exist. You should select the style and format that best fit your qualifications and experience. All resumes should follow certain structural rules and contain certain information.
The Career Center staff is available to review your resume on a walk-in or appointment basis.
- Walk-in Resume Review (Advising) Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 11:00 am or 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Graduate Walk-in Resume Review (Advising) Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, call (979) 845-5139.
A cover letter serves as an introduction, enticing prospective employers to turn the page and review a candidate's resume. A cover letter also:
- Is addressed to the most important employer contact, the hiring manager, and should indicate which position the candidate is pursuing and how he/she learned of the employment opportunity. By-name referrals are included here.
- Allows the candidate to answer the question of "Why should I hire you?" because it summarizes those skills and experiences that are closely related to the position requirements.
- Should outline the individual's action plan, including what steps will be taken next.
- Should be a word-processed original unless e-mail correspondence has been requested.
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