Resumes, CVs and cover letters are essential tools for showcasing your qualifications and making a strong impression on potential employers. While resumes and CVs highlight your skills, experiences, and academic background, cover letters provide a tailored narrative connecting your qualifications to a specific opportunity.
- A resume is a one-page document designed to showcase your unique skills, experiences and academic background to illustrate your potential as an employee to an employer. The purpose of a resume is to secure an interview. Industry specific samples can be found within the career communities.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document designed to showcase your unique skills, experiences and academic background. A CV is most commonly used in research or academia.
- Cover letters are business formatted documents and accompany your resume, targeting a particular opportunity and/or employer, highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
Industry specific samples can be found within the career communities.
