Crafting Your Application Materials

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Career Resources & Tools

Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

According to the Social Security Administration, there are over 8 million disabled workers in the United States. These workers often …

How to Write a Cover Letter

Finish your application strong with a standout cover letter that grabs attention and sets you apart. Our step-by-step guide makes …

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Skills For Your ResumeIn partnership withLightcast logo

Make sure your resume has the relevant skills for the internship or job you're applying to.

There are two ways to use this tool to identify relevant skills to add to your resume:

  1. By Keyword: Search for the name of the occupation you’re interested in.
  2. By Industry: Not sure what job you’d like? Search by desired industry and see available occupations.

Check out the Technical Skills and Core Competencies sections!

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Lincoln University Resources and Tools

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Writing a Resume

Taught by Stacey Gordon
Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn…

Designing a Resume for Creatives

Taught by Ina Saltz
Whether you’re a recent college grad or a seasoned professional, your resume is the most important career document in your…

Writing a Tech Resume

Taught by Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…

Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

Taught by Jenny Foss
Job seekers typically understand that there’s some sort of digital barrier standing between them and the jobs they see advertised…

30-Minute Resume Refresh

Taught by Sho Dewan
Your resume should evolve as you do in your career. Learn how to quickly revamp the look and content of…

What You Need to Know About Crafting a Stand-out Resume

Taught by LinkedIn News
Are you tired of submitting resumes that never seem to get noticed? In this episode of the podcast Get Hired,…

Resume Makeover

Taught by Jenny Foss
A resume is a key tool in your job search, so how can you really make it shine? In this…
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News & Advice

5 Healthcare Cover Letter Examples (And Tips on How To Write Yours!)

Resume Reinvention: Tailoring Your Professional Story for Today’s Job Landscape

Types of Resumes: Capture your employer with the RIGHT kind of resume

Types of Resumes: Capture your employer with the RIGHT kind of resume

10 Things You Should Never Include In A Resume

9 Things You Don’t Need to Include in a Job Application Anymore

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