Resume and Cover Letter Tips

Most undergraduate resumes are one page. It should be visually appealing and easy to follow with 10-12 size font in styles that are easy to read. When printing your resume use neutral professional style resume paper.
Typical sections include Education, Honors and Awards, Work Experience, Leadership and Activities, Research Experience, and Skills.
Your resume should be focused towards your intended goal, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Use job descriptions to emphasize your transferable skills and accomplishments. Job descriptions should be written in bulleted format starting with action-orientated verbs.