How to write a resume for a summer job

It can sometimes feel like a rather daunting task if you’ve never written a resume before. Depending on how much work experience you have and what areas that experience falls in, resumes can end up being too long or short, …

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Resumes Alone Are No Longer Enough — 4 Things Job Seekers Need to Add to Their Applications ASAP

We live in the digital world, and that has affected every aspect of our lives — including the way we work and apply for jobs. Plus, the circumstances we’re now experiencing, from an ongoing pandemic to the Great Resignation, are transforming …

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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.)

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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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