Resume – Employers often spend only 15 to 30 seconds scanning a resume. Therefore, it has to work hard to communicate your skills and your value. Think of it as a marketing tool that shows that your product (you) meets the needs of your prospective client (the employer).

A resume is a brief summary of your education, experience, activities, achievements, and skills related to your career goals. Effective resumes are noticed because they: Emphasise relevant achievements and possible contributions focus on the skills and requirements of a particular field or position are clear, well organised and easy to read

Do you need help with the start? In our Resume Guide, you’ll find useful advice, worksheets, and examples to help you get started or update your existing documents from – team Guru.

Cover letters – Most job applications or internships require a cover letter and a resume. A well-written cover letter introduces your resume and draws your reader’s attention to specific areas of your
journey.

It is important to personalise your cover letters and many times you must mention the name of the organization or job description. If you do it right, you need to think about your target audience and demonstrate
the value you can add to your future employer. Do you need help to get started? In our cover letter guide, you’ll find tips, spreadsheets, and templates to help you get started or update existing documents we are here to help you – team Guru

Informational interview – An informational interview is an informal conversation that collects information and advice and does not apply for a job or an internship. They are especially useful for knowing career paths and developing your network. Informational interviews usually do not lead to immediate job opportunities, but help you build relationships that may be useful later.
Alumni are excellent sources for information interviews. Tips for contacting alumni can be found on this page in the section Connect to alumni.