Level Up Your Resume and Cover Letter
by J-Term
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The Center for Career Engagement is seeking students who want to take their resume to the next level. Whether you've just started your resume, are transitioning from a high school resume to a professional one, have too many experiences or not enough, we want to hear from you at this session. We'll start with a resume overview, work together to evaluate effectiveness and edit experiences, and examine experience gaps. We will also review cover letters as they can show potential employers you're the right person for the job. Help your application documents be more impressive and effective, so you land that first interview and the next and the next.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
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Understand the individual purposes of the resume and cover letter.
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Gain the tools to edit and update your documents as needed.
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Discover what to look for in job and internship advertisements and know how to tailor your documents accordingly.
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Learn how to follow up with potential employers and where to look for possible connections within an organization.
Where
Virtual
300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
Speakers
Meghan O'Donnell
Career Counselor, Center for Career Engagement
Gettysburg College
A 2018 alum of Gettysburg College, Meghan O'Donnell rejoined the campus community as a Career Counselor in the fall of 2022 after obtaining her master's in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She especially enjoys discussing graduate school and careers in education, government, and the world of nonprofits.