Resume & Cover Letters

A cover letter, or letter of interest, is paired with your resume in order to expand on your experiences and skills.  Use the cover letter to introduce yourself and use specific details to explain why you are the prefect candidate for the job.

View the following links for guidance on creating your cover letter.

• What Is a Cover Letter
  • Advice for preparing and writing your cover letter
  • The Purdue OWL Writing Lab / Purdue University
• Cover Letter Workshop
  • What to include and why
  • The Purdue OWL Writing Lab / Purdue University
• How to Write a Successful Cover Letter
  • Tips for creating a successful cover letter
  • The Balance
• Best College Cover Letters
  • Make your cover letter work for you
  • CollegeGrad

A sample is a great resource to review, but remember to customize it and make it your own.

• CollegeGrad
  • Sample letter
• The Balance
  • Examples listed by job
• CareerOneStop
  • Template