Resumés, Cover Letters and CVs

Resumés, Cover Letters and CVs

A targeted resumé or CV is essential for an effective application to any type of job. The Career Centre is here is assist you in preparing an effective resumé, cover letter and application. Many students believe that their resumé is good enough – either by borrowing a friend’s template, using advice from a family member or looking for assistance online. Professional advice for your resumé and cover letter helps you to create application documents that are more targeted and effective.

The following services are available to you:

• Attend a Resumé Writing workshop.
• Attend a Cover Letter Writing workshop.
• Earn a Career Development Certificate.
• Pre-book an appointment or attend a brief appointment during our same-day service hours to meet with a Career Centre staff member 
• Read the Career Centre's resumé guidebook on the Career Centre Resources page in Navigator, which contains sample resumés, CV, cover letters as well as tips for preparing effective documents.
• View the Career Centre's transferable skills booklet on the Career Centre Resources page in Navigator, which contains an inventory of key skills sought by employers including variations in wording to assist you in the preparation of your resumé and cover letter.