Resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and CVs

Resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and CVs

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.

 

Resumes

Five steps to writing a great resume

Your resume provides an overview of your experience and is often an employer’s first impression of you. Recruiters spend just a few seconds on average looking at a resume so it is crucial …

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LinkedIn profiles and summaries

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, and we can’t overstate how important networking is – not only during a job search, but throughout your career. LinkedIn lets you build a profile to attract recruiters and opportunities. You can also keep track …

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Curricula vitae (CVs)

In the United States, curricula vitae (CVs) are used to apply for teaching or research opportunities, fellowships, further academic training, grants, contract funding proposals, tenure, promotion to professor positions, and membership in a professional society or organization. To get help …

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Featured Resources

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Did you know that about 99% of Fortune 500 companies use some form of applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline …

Application materials for PhDs and Postdocs: Examples and how-to guides

These resources are designed for MIT PhDs and postdocs to serve as guides through the process of career document preparation. …

Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …

How to write an effective cover letter (with samples)

You will have to prepare a number of materials for employers while looking for a job. One type of document …

Resumes: Writing about your skills

Your resume provides an overview of your experience and is often an employer’s first impression of you. Recruiters spend just …

Resume checklist and worksheet

Your resume provides a brief snapshot of your experience and is often an employer’s first impression of you. Recruiters spend …

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