​Career Readiness

Prepare for your job search by developing a resume and practicing job interview skills.

A resume and cover letter are often requested as part of an internship or job application. It is good practice to create a master resume early on during your career and update it regularly.

Here are a few basic tips to get you started:

• Resume writing
• Create a Resume in 6 Easy Steps
• Cover letter writing
• How to Write a Cover Letter
• Interview skills
• Interviewing Tips & Strategies
  
• Tips for Virtual Interviewing
  

View helpful tips, sample resumes, cover letters, and other professional documents on our JobsOnline system. Log in to your account to access a Resume Builder template, videos, podcasts, tip sheets and samples.

Get help:

• Job Interview Workshop – Attend this workshop to learn how to prepare for your job interview. Register here
• Schedule an appointment for a detailed review: call 651.846.1384
• Meet with career services staff
• Bring your resume with you
• Recorded Webinars
• To access recordings of Tuesdays at 2 webinars, log into your JobsOnline account and click on “Recorded webinars” in the Career Document Library
• Tutoring Center: Free support with word processing and writing-related questions
• Job Hunt Action Planner: Step-by-Step guide and advice for your job search
  
• JobsOnline: Log in to your account to access Resume Builder template, tip sheets and examples