Resumes & Letters of Interest
Resumes and a letter of interest tell a potential employer a great deal about you. A well-written resume can help you make the right first impression and land you an interview. Including a letter of interest gives you an extra opportunity to promote your candidacy.
Tips for Writing Effective Resumes
- Keep your resume short; one page is usually the best length
- Use a simple, easy to read format
- Have someone proof-read your resume for clarity and to catch errors
- Include both your educational and professional histories but leave out extraneous personal information
- Use plain language and action verbs to describe your skills and responsibilities (e.g. implement, process, write, coordinate)
Tips for Writing an Effective Letter of interest
- A letter of interest should be very short and make three points:
- Introduce you as an applicant for the job
- State why you would be a good candidate
- Indicate your interest in interviewing for the position
- Tailor your letter of interest to fit each position
- Use standard business letter format