Resumes and Cover Letters
A resume and cover letter are marketing tools to impress a potential employer and secure an interview. There are hundreds of books on the market with good advice about writing effective resumes and cover letters, each with a different opinion on style and content. An impactful one-page resume summarizes the relevant education, experiences, and skills required to secure and excel in the role. A quality cover letter informs the reader ‘why they should hire you’ for the opportunity and describes what makes you uniquely qualified for the role.
What experience do you have? Check out our list of activities to get you started »
Curriculum Vitaes (CVs)
A curriculum vitae (CV) is a marketing tool to impress an employer in academia (teaching and research) or industry (research departments) and secure an interview. Your CV, typically 2-3 pages long, will highlight how your educational and professional experiences make you a strong candidate for the job, grant, or fellowship opportunity.
Ready to start preparing?
- View our guide on Effective Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn Profiles »
- Check out our Resume Format Guidelines »
- Check out our Cover Letter Overview »
- Check out our overview on When to Use a Curriculum Vitae »
- Check out our Advice for References and Recommendation Letters »
