Resume and Cover Letter for Industry
Wednesday October 11 l 12:00 – 1:30 pm l GB202
Looking to tune up your résumé and cover letter for industry roles? Join us for a session with Career Exploration & Education to learn strategies and tips to build and refresh your industry job application material.
We will discuss:
- Creating application materials targeted to industry roles
- How to analyze industry job descriptions so you can successfully tailor your résumé
- Strategies to create a more effective and captivating résumé including writing strong accomplishment statements and organizing résumé sections effectively
- Approaches to drafting tailored cover letters in an efficient and compelling manner
Bonus Activity: Participate in a résumé review for personalized feedback! You will need to bring a digital copy of your working résumé (does not need to be finalized) and be ready to share it with your peers.
Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Wurster, Career Exploration & Education, Graduate Career Educator
A light lunch will be provided; please bring your own beverages (e.g., a reusable water bottle).