Help with Your Resume, Cover Letter and Interviewing Skills

Help with your Resume, Cover Letter and Interviewing Skills

Check out these packets we’ve designed specifically for Seattle Community College students and graduates. They provide specific anddetailed information on writing cover letters and resumes and how to interview successfully:

Sample Resumes[*link to internal Sample Resumes Page]

Check out these example resumes that we’ve created with specific NSCC programs in mind

Resume Packet

Information on action words, character traits, the ‘dos and don’ts’, three resume types and much more!

Resume Packet for English Language Learners

This packet contains the same information as the Master Resume Packet but is designed for English language learners; it also contains added cultural and language information.

Cover Letter Packet

Look here for Cover Letter tips and examples.

Interview Skills Packet

Interviews can be difficult but they are arguably the most important part of the hiring process! Read this information on the ‘dos and don’ts’, what to wear, what to say, the questions you might be asked and what to prepare beforehand!

Interview Skills Packet for English Language Learners

This packet contains the same information as the Master Interview Skills Packet but is designed for English language learners; it also contains added cultural and language information

If you still need or want help:

WorkSource (located on the southwest corner of campus), is a great resource for resume building, basic software workshops and other job search/ employment tools.

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Comprehensive Online Guides on Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews

Online resources can provide you with ideas, guidance and inspiration. Many sites are both helpful and FREE. However, we caution you against paying an online service to build your resume. Try stopping by WorkSource or our office first!

SevenTips to Writing Your Resume and Resume Action Words to Use!from JobWeb

The most basic things to keep in mind while building your resume as well as an action word list to draw from!

Sample Cover Letters, Follow Up Letters and other Correspondencefrom JobWeb

Check your own emails and letters against these samples to make sure you are staying professional and positive.

Resume and Cover Letter Grading Rubrics from JobWeb

Reexamine your own resume with the critical eyes of an HR department.

Popular Interviewing Questions (and Suggested Answers), Interview Rubric and General Interview Tipsfrom JobWeb

The key to interviewing successfully is being prepared and confident as well as knowledgeable about the position and company for which you are interviewing.

Questions to Ask to Accurately Evaluate Jobs Offers and Negotiation of Job Offers from JobWeb

Deciding whether or not to take the job and negotiating an appropriate wages and benefits are key elements of your professional happiness and success!

Resume, Cover Letter and InterviewingTips from Susan Ireland

This comprehensive website provides free advice and samples and is available in Spanish. *Site available en español!

The Riley Guide
An up-to-date, comprehensive career and job search guide as well as a collection of resume, cover letter and interview guidelines!

University of Arkansas Career Development Online Presentations
Online presentations covering a wide range of topics, from How to Work a Job Fair to Telephone Interviews and Negotiating Job Offers

25 Tips forBetter Resumes and Cover Letters
A short and sweet guide to writing a strong resume. Site also includes advice on cover letters, interviewing, job search, etc.

Dressing for Success from About.com
Tips for dressing for the interview