Resumes & Cover Letters

To start your resume, you should proceed as follows:

  • Download ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ's Resume Writing Guide (PDF format) and/or check out the
  • Create a typed draft of your resume.  We strongly recommend you use MS Word (do NOT use templates).
  • Have a career ambassador take a first look at your resume by submitting a .
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor in Career Education & Development to have your resume critiqued by visiting our .

Rather watch videos on how to craft your resume?  Check out that allows you to pick and choose the parts of the course that are most relevant for you.

Sample Resumes and Resources:

 

Sample Resume Formats

Military to Civilian Resumes

Federal Resumes

Action Verb List
Online Resume and Branding Tools

If you are ready to start your cover letter, proceed as follows:

  • Download a Cover Letter Writing Guide which includes sample letters (PDF format).
  • Create a typed draft of your letter.
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor in Career Education & Development to have your cover letter critiqued by visiting our .