Resumes, Cover Letters & Application Materials

As you start preparing for your desired career path, develop a strong resume, cover letter, and online presence to showcase your qualifications. These foundational marketing documents, combined with the acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge through classes and experiential learning, form a powerful recruiting portfolio to advance your desired career path. 

Each resume and Cover Letter is unique, and our Career Coaches want to help you create an honest, authentic document that sings your accomplishments. They’ll guide you as you make decisions on how long it is, what to keep on it, and how to fill gaps.

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Are you a burgeoning policy wonk, politico, change agent, advocate, or public sector leader? Dreaming of being a diplomat, running for office, or founding a nonprofit? WashU’s Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community has you covered! Listen in for …

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For resumes in these fields, you want to demonstrate that you care about issues and are committed to affecting change. The advice here will help you demonstrate this!

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