Create a Resume & Cover Letter

Create a Resume & Cover Letter
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Create a Resume & Cover Letter

Your resume and cover letter are often the first impression you make on an employer—make them count!

Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a draft, the Career Center is here to help you create application materials that are professional, polished, and tailored to your goals.

Resume Writing

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Resume Writing

Your resume should highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a clear, concise way. It's more than a list; it's a marketing document.

Getting Started:

  • Use action verbs and quantifiable results to showcase your impact
  • Keep formatting clean, consistent, and easy to read
  • Focus on experiences relevant to the role or industry
  • Keep it to one page, and tailor it for each application


📎 View Sample Resumes
📚 Action Verb List

Cover Letter Tips

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Cover Letter Tips

A cover letter gives you the chance to tell your story and connect your experiences directly to the role.

Key Tips:

  • Address the letter to a specific person, when possible
  • Use the first paragraph to grab attention
  • Highlight relevant experience, enthusiasm, and fit
  • Keep it to one page, and tailor it for each application


📄 View Sample Cover Letter

Need Help?

We offer 1:1 support to help you build or review your resume and cover letter. You can also drop by during our campus-wide drop-in hours for quick feedback.

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We're here to help you put your best foot forward!

Contact Us

Location:  Ferroggiaro, Suite 203
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Office Contact:  (925) 631-4600

Graduate/Law School Advisor:  Filippi Academic Hall - FAH 190