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Career Center

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Did you know that the average employer spends only 30 seconds scanning each resume? A strong resume and cover letter are key to getting an interview. The Career Center has many resources and services to help you write an effective resume and cover letter. Use the resources below to get started then stop by the Career Center during resume drop-in hours to meet with a Career Ambassador for individual assistance or to get your resume critiqued.

Learn how to write an effective resume	a. Download our Resume 101 guide b. Learn how to write your resume using STARS c. Get started with our Resume Worksheet d. Use ACTIVE VERBS to highlight your experience
Review our resume samples	a. Sample Basic Resume b. Sample Resume with objective c. Sample Resume with objective d. Sample Resume with profile
Cover Letter Writing	a. Download our Cover Letter 101 guide b. Cover Letter Formatting Page
Review our cover letter samples	a. Sample Cover Letter (for an Internship) b. Sample Cover Letter (for a Job Posting)
References	a. References 101 b. Reference page Sample 1 c. Reference page Sample 2
Have your resume or cover letter reviewed by a Career Ambassador	Resume Walk-in Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-5pm or Email your resume to ccintern@pepperdine.edu
Attend our Workshops	View Upcoming Career Center Workshops

Seaver College Career Center, Tyler Campus Center, Suite 270
Phone (310) 506-4184 • FAX (310) 506-4428