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Enhance Resumes and Cover Letters
It's your first impression. Make it a good one.
A resume is a summary of your professional and educational experiences. As a concise, easy-to-read, compelling document that outlines your qualifications for a position, recruiters use resumes to determine if they would like a candidate to move forward with an interview.
Recruiters spend an average of eight seconds looking at a resume. This means they only glean a small amount of information from a resume before making a decision to hold onto it or not. One spelling, grammar, or formatting error can lead to a recruiter disregarding your resume. Always double-check your resume and have someone else read it before submitting an application.
Resume Templates
- Resume Template: General [Word]
- Resume Template: First Year [Word]
- Resume Template: Including Business Cluster [Word]
- Resume Template: Including Study Abroad [Word]
Resume Resources
- Resume Guidelines [PDF]
- Action Verbs for Resume [PDF]
- Bullet Point Writing Worksheet [PDF]
- Formula for Strong Business Cluster Bullet Points [PDF]
- Elevating Bullet Points [PDF]
Cover Letters
A cover letter is an opportunity to describe your interest in and qualifications for a position. Cover letters also reveal a bit more about your personality and writing skills to recruiters.
The goal of a cover letter is to sell the employer on how your skills and experiences make you the best candidate for the job. Again, spelling, grammar, or formatting error can lead to a recruiter disregarding your cover letter. Always double-check your cover letter and have someone else it read it before submitting an application.
Cover Letter Resources
- Cover Letter Template [Word]
- Cover Letter Worksheet [PDF]
- Cover Letter Guidelines [PDF]
Need Help Perfecting Your Resume or Cover Letter?
When you're ready for a helping hand, we're here for you. Schedule an appointment or stop by our Ohio University College of Business office, located in Copeland 214. We're open Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with drop-in hours from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. during fall and spring semesters.
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