For each job application you submit, you will need a polished cover letter and résumé that is specific to the position for which you are applying.
The samples below will help you organize and format your cover letter and résumé effectively for each position. They were created with Eberly students in mind. Also, additional samples are available to you in the Eberly Corporate Relations Office, Suite 301.
A wealth of information and advice concerning cover letter and résumé writing is published on the internet as well. The following websites can get you started.
- IUP Career and Professional Development Center
- All of the basics for crafting your cover letter and résumé
- About.com
- Résumé templates and formatting tips
- Monster - Cover Letters
- Cover letter samples suited to particular job-seekers
- Monster - Resumes
- Résumé samples for job-seekers in different industries
- Purdue Owl
- Résumés, thank-you letters, acceptance letters, and more