Resumes & Career Advice: Video Series

A letter of intent, or a cover letter, should start with a specific opening so that recruiters aren't inclined to think that it has been created for multiple openings. Find out how to close a letter of intent in a proactive way with help from the assistant director of a university career center in this free video on writing cover letters.

When writing a resume and cover letter, it's important to resist the urge to use a computerized template and to keep everything professional from top to bottom. Discover the significance of a focused objective in a resume with help from the assistant director of a university career center in this free video on writing resumes and cover letters.

A functional resume is typically used by an individual that has years of experience, and they often make it look like there is a gap in work history. Avoid creating glaring omissions in a functional resume with help from the assistant director of a university career center in this free video on functional resumes.

When laying out a resume, it's usually recommended to use a reverse chronological resume, and the top of the resume should be the header. Discover the importance of keeping an e-mail address professional and conservative with help from the assistant director of a university career center in this free video on proper layout of resumes.

A career aptitude test is a way to organize information that people already know about themselves so that they know how to take the next step. Get tips on making decisions about a career with help from the assistant director of a university career center in this free video on career tests.