Résumé and cover letter tips

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Get some quick tips on résumé and cover letter writing from our video resources.

Cover letters: How to stand out

Learn all about cover letters! When to write a cover letter, how to format it and the importance of writing key paragraphs.

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Résumés: Summary of qualifications

Watch how a summary of qualifications allows an employer to see your most relevant experiences and skills.

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Résumés: Describe an experience

Understand what experience bullet points are and learn a formula that you can use when crafting your own.

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Access more resources in CareerHub

CareerHub’s Interviewing section contains many résumé, cover letter and CV resources including samples, templates and information on writing strategies.

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