Come stop by our undergraduate resume drop-ins hours, Monday - Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Science Library, G50!

Create a Resume / Cover Letter

Resumes and cover letters are two professional documents you need for a job search. A resume lists your qualifications, and a cover letter supplements your resume and tries to convince the reader that you are the best candidate for the position.

Resume is a summary of your career, showcasing jobs you’ve held and currently hold, skills you’ve developed, and qualities you have to offer. These components make it easier for an employer to see your qualifications and fit for the role. They are typically one page long or two, depending on specific circumstances.

Cover letter is a business letter that expands on your experience and accomplishments, showcasing your interest in the position, highlighting your unique qualities, and allowing you to ask for an interview. 

The goal of designing a resume and cover letter is to land an interview. Both need to be concise, error-free, and professional. While you can send the same resume to most employers, creating a specific cover letter for each job is strongly recommended.

Need help getting started? Stop by during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment in EAB today!

Undergraduate Student Resume Drop-In Hours

Do you need your resume reviewed right away? Come to our Undergraduate Resume Drop-in Hours! No appointments needed!

Our awesome, professional, and friendly Peer Career Advisors are here to be of support for you!

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Undergraduate Student Resume & Cover Letter Drop-In Hours

Do you need your resume or cover letter reviewed right away? Come to our Undergraduate Resume and Cover Letter Drop-in Hours at our office located in the Science Library, G50! No appointments needed!

Our awesome, professional, and friendly Peer Career …

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Megumi Kim (she/her) Career Advisor
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3 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid

The submission of cover letters are abuzz in the hiring world. Some recruiters dismiss cover letters and just focus on the resume. However, many hiring managers like reading cover letters to get to know the candidate better. Regardless of the …

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To List Soft Skills, or Not to List Soft Skills, That is the Question.

Now, more than ever, soft skills are important factors in being considered for a job or internship. But, how do you convey the soft skills that you bring to the table?

Many students list their soft skills out on their …

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The “Resume-Gap” Stigma Has Diminished – How Can You Use It?

It used to be that resume gaps of several months or longer concerned both job seekers and hiring managers. Some hiring managers believed longer periods of unemployment signaled a candidate wasn’t hirable. Alternatively, they might have been out of touch …

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Contact & Location

Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Office Hours Undergraduate Resume Drop-ins
M 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
T 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
W 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
TH 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00
F 8:30 - 5:00 10:00 - 4:00