Resumes and Cover Letters

Speaker Alexis Thompson
Date September 18, 2008
Time 3:00 pm  -  4:30 pm
Location 406 Illini Union
Cost Free to all UIUC graduate students
Graduate College Career Services Office
Contact Joan Christian
E-Mail gradcareerservices@uiuc.edu
Phone 333-4610
Description Nonacademic Job Search Workshop Series: Resumes and Cover Letters-- Academic job searches require a curriculum vitae, but career opportunities with non-academic organizations require a resume and a clear understanding of the skills non-academic employers are seeking. This workshop will discuss the differences between the curriculum vitae and the resume, help graduate students highlight their transferable skills in resume format, discuss the different types of resumes, and provide suggestions for formatting and self-promotion. Cover letter writing will also be discussed.