How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter

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57 students

The resume is the most important marketing tool for your job and internship search. Does your resume present your skills and qualifications most effectively for the types of positions you are seeking?

This course collect resources from UCLA and UC Berkeley to help make sure your resume is in top shape:

  • Resume
    • Introduction
      30 min
    • What is a Resume
      30 min
    • Tips on Length and Formatting
      30 min
    • Choosing a Format: Choronological, Functional or Combination
      30 min
    • Anatomy of a Resume
      30 min
    • Header & Contact Information
      30 min
    • Objective
      30 min
    • Education
      30 min
    • Experience
      30 min
    • Construction Your Bullet Points
      30 min
    • Skills
      30 min
    • Additional Resume Resources
      30 min
    • Resume Do’s & Don’t
      30 min
    • Advices from Employers: Stand Out Resume
      30 min
  • Cover Letter
    • Cover Letter
      30 min
    • Advices from Employers: Cover Letter Do’s & Don’t
      30 min
  • Additional Resources
    • UCLA Career Guide: Resumes & Cover Letters Chapter
      30 min
    • UCB Career Guide: Resumes & Cover Letters Chapter
      30 min
Free