Resume, Cover Letter, & CVs

Resumes

Three Easy Steps to Craft Your Resume

1. Look at the job description of the position for which you are applying. Highlight areas where you have experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.
2. Use the highlighted language to craft your Resume.
3. Schedule an appointment to have your resume critiqued by a Job Development Specialist by calling (661) 395-4402.

Resume Resources

• Student Resume Template: a Word document to help you get started.
• Resume Guide: describes how to create a resume with examples.
• Resume Profile: outlines how to add a resume profile with examples.
• Resume Content: learn how to create dynamic descriptions that draw in recruiters.
• ATS: grasp how to beat applicant tracking systems (ATS) in your job search.
• JobScan Resume resource: mock applicant tracking system offering 4 free monthly scans.
• Transferable Skills: include qualities that transfer from one job to another.
• Grammarly: proofreading resource for your resume and other documents.
• Resume Skills: lists the best skills for your resume. See Tech Skills for IT resumes.

US Government Resumes

• Please visit the USA Jobs Help Center: teaches how to create a US government resume.
• US Government Resume Video | explains how to write a US government resume.

Cover Letters

• Cover Letter Template: a Word document to help you get started.
• Cover Letter Guide: describes how to create a cover letter with examples.
• LinkedIn Learning: provides cover letter advice, samples, videos, and more.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• CV Framework: a Word document to help you get started (gray items optional).
• CV Guide: describes when to use a CV and the sections to include.
• CV Samples: provides four different curriculum vitae examples.
• International CV Supplement: offers insights into preparing for international careers.
• School Counseling CV Supplement: details preparing a school counseling CV.