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Resumes
Your resume serves as your tool to market yourself to potential employers. The first step to acquiring part-time employment while continuing your studies is to develop a resume that summarizes your relevant academic and extracurricular experiences while demonstrating your written communication skills and professionalism to potential employers.
Tips for preparing a resume and example formats are provided in the following resource to help you get started with constructing a resume that best presents your unique set of skills and experiences:
- JobWeb - Resume Writing
- Read the Resume Writing Handout to obtain guidelines for what to include on your resume; tips for formatting, writing and printing your resume; and, sample resumes.
Cover Letters
The cover letter can play an essential role in your correspondence with employers. While the resume provides an overview of your background, the cover letter allows you the opportunity to highlight those aspects of your background that are specifically relevant to the position you are seeking. A well-written letter can motivate an employer to further investigate your potential as a candidate for their opportunity.