Resume and cover letter

A resume is a snapshot of your skills and experiences. It’s a marketing tool to grab an employer's attention and land you an interview. To create a strong resume, highlight your education, work history, and transferable skills. Showcase how your skills and past experiences qualify you for the position you are applying to.

Here are some helpful resources to start or update your resume. 

• Check out the Resume Workbook with detailed information about how to create a resume and samples of examples by major, created for CCRI students by Career Services. 
• Resume.com is a great tool for anyone looking to create or improve a resume or cover letter, and provides example descriptions based on your experiences. 
• Check out tips from our team on how to use AI to update your resume or cover letter. 
• Use these resume templates to help you get started. 

Cover letter 

A cover letter is usually sent with a resume when applying to a job and helps you expand on information provided in your resume relevant to the position. You can use a cover letter to introduce yourself to an organization and describe how your interests and skills relate to the desired position.