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Create Job Search Documents

Resumes, cover letters, and portfolios are important tools in your job search, and can make or break a job application. Let us show you how to craft job search documents that will help you secure an interview!

Need help with your resume?

Not sure how to get started?

  • Want to give it a try on your own? Check out our Creating Your Resume Draft video and Resume Guide below to help you write a first draft.
  • Want some support or have questions? Schedule a ‘Resume Tips’ appointment in Handshake to meet with someone in the career center for support.

Already have a draft of your resume?

  • Check out our Resume Guide and Resume Checklist below to help you review your own document.
  • When you’re ready, schedule a ‘Resume Review’ appointment in Handshake to meet with someone in the career center for feedback.
  • Upload your resume on your Handshake account so employers can see it, just make sure it meets the Handshake Approval Criteria.

Alumni can use the Resume Guide, Resume Checklist, and Creating Your Resume Draft Video as self-serve resources. 

Click the picture above to view the Resume Guide
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Creating Your Resume Draft Video

Click the image above to watch “Creating Your Resume Draft” Video

Need help with your cover letter?

  • Want to give it a try on your own? Review the Guide and Samples document and the Writing a Cover Letter video to help you write a first draft.
  • Want some support or have questions? Schedule a ‘Cover Letter’ appointment in Handshake to meet with someone in the career center for support or a review of your draft.
Click the picture to open the Cover Letter Guide & Samples document.

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Resume Advice

Resume Resources

Resume Creation Guide
Resume Checklist
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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Venango: 123 Suhr Library

Edinboro: 166 Ross Hall

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center Hours

M 8:00am-4:00pm
T 8:00am-4:00pm
W 8:00am-4:00pm
TH 8:00am-4:00pm
F 8:00am-4:00pm