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Topic: Cover Letter

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Video: Crash Course in Crafting Your Resume and Cover Letter

Wondering how you can make your job application materials stand out in a pool of applicants? This episode of Crash Course dives into the strategies of making your resume and cover letter stand out to employers.

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Improve Your Application Materials (Virtual Career Conference Recording)

Watch a Career Coach talk about best practices for resumes and cover letters when applying to new jobs or internships!

Cover Letter Guide (CSU Career Center)

Cover letters are a great way for you to share how your past experience directly relates to the job posting for which you are applying.  Your cover letter offers you the opportunity to expand on your past experience as it directly relates to the position of interest.

How to Evaluate Your Cover Letter

Use out checklist to make sure your cover letter meets all the important criteria.

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Power Phrases to Build Your Resume (CSU Career Center)

Words are powerful. Use them to your advantage by viewing this list of power phrases.

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Transferable Skills Phrases and Words List (CSU Career Center)

You’ve experienced a lot during your life, learn how to communicate those experiences on your resume.

Writing a Strong Cover Letter

Most of the times, the first thing an employer sees is your cover letter. Make a great first impression by viewing this cover letter guide with notes about each paragraph!

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Cover Letter (CSU Career Center)

Write a FWCB cover letter and resume that will wow your potential employer by viewing these examples.

LiveCareer – Career Resources

Win the job with a LiveCareer Resume and Cover Letter!

31 Tips About How to Write a Cover Letter

Don’t dread the cover letter. Read this article to write a cover letter that will wow an employer.

A Strategy for Writing the Dreaded Cover Letter

Are you struggling to find the words to write your cover letter? Read this article to find out how to use the SWOT strategy for a better cover letter.

Cover Letter Writing

Wow your future employer from the very beginning with an excellent cover letter. Learn how by reading this article.

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