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Resumes and Cover Letters

Resume Writing

Thayer Career Services' Resume Guidelines with Example Resumes (PDF) can help you draft your first resume, or perfect an existing resume.

Thayer Career Services Library also has several books on resume preparation. Additionally, there are many on-line resources for resume writing including:

CareerJournal.com
WetFeet.com

Cover Letters

A cover letter (or letter of interest) will almost always accompany your resume when applying for internships and jobs. Thayer Career Services' Cover Letter Guidelines (PDF) can help you draft your cover letters.

Need Additional Help?

Please schedule an appointment with Thayer School Career Services for assistance with:

Review of your draft cover letter(s)
Fine tuning your cover letter to maximize it's appeal
Tailoring your cover letter for specific positions