A strong resume, cover letter, portfolio, and/or CV have the power to get you in the door to the interview stage. These documents are essential to making the case for why you have the skills and experience to excel at the job and within the organization and team.
Resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and CVs should be tailored to the job at hand and should be checked thoroughly before submitting to make sure you are putting your best foot forward.
At first glance, academic training can seem ill-suited to careers in industry. However, there are plenty of ways in which researchers can improve their lot.
Focus on skills
A healthy publication record may not impress many industry employers. Instead, they …
By Leto Papadopolous
As a career coach, I’ve worked alongside recruiters and heard their complaints as they review resumes. I remember one squinting at the screen as she tried to read a resume with tiny font, and another telling me …
By Ray Chen
Your resume is (most often) the first introduction a recruiter has to who you are and why you are applying for a job. It’s important to make sure the resume reflects not only your interests, experiences, and …
Here it is: your starter guide for developing the knowledge and skills you’ll need throughout your career. Compiled by our expert staff, here’s what this handbook covers:
Overview of the career development process
Tips for identifying your skills, interests and …
Did you know that about 99% of Fortune 500 companies use some form of applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline …
These resources are designed for MIT PhDs and postdocs to serve as guides through the process of career document preparation. …
Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …
You will have to prepare a number of materials for employers while looking for a job. One type of document …
Your resume provides an overview of your experience and is often an employer’s first impression of you. Recruiters spend just …
Your resume provides a brief snapshot of your experience and is often an employer’s first impression of you. Recruiters spend …
