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Ask an Expert: Highlighting Arts Experiences and Skills on Your Resume
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Question: How should I highlight my arts experience on my resume and in an interview?
Many of us get involved in the arts to provide a creative outlet, have fun with friends, or help our mental health. And anyone who …
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Christine Bastian Director of Career Education, College of Music
Ask an Expert: Cover Letters 101
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Question: I’m applying to a role that asks for both a resume and a cover letter. What’s a cover letter? Does it really matter? How do I write an effective cover letter?
A cover letter is definitely one of the …
By Bill Morgan Show author info
Bill Morgan Experiential Learning & On-Campus Internship Coordinator, Career Services Network
Ask an Expert: How to Write a Creative Resume
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Q: I’m planning to work in a creative field and want my resume to stand out without being “over the top.” How should I approach designing it?
If you’re planning to pursue a major or field of study in a …
By Victoria Morris Show author info
Victoria Morris Director, Career Curriculum Development and Education - Career Services Network
Ask an Expert: 5 Tips to Write a Resume if You Feel Like You Don’t Have Any Experience
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Question: How can I write a resume if I feel like I don’t have any experience?
Answer: Traditional resume sections are more flexible than you might think! Class projects, volunteer work, and involvement in organizations are all worthy of …
By Allison Fox Show author info
Allison Fox Director of Career Development, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
Tips for a Job Application Refresh
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Stuck at home due to the pandemic (or for any other reason)? Especially if you’re between jobs, this could be the perfect opportunity to hit reset and take a fresh approach to your job applications. If you’re looking to say …
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Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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Ask Alexis | Can I Leave a Job Off My Resume?
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Dear Ask Alexis,
My last job was as a temp for two months. My boss at the job was traveling a lot so he had me report to somebody in HR. From the first day until I was told my services were …
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The Idealist Careers Guide to Presenting Yourself on Paper | Resumes and Cover Letters
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Before you can land a job, you’ve got to get an interview. And to do that, you (almost) always will have to demonstrate your value and experience along with a hint of your personality in your cover letter and resume.
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How Can I Build a Winning Cover Letter for a Student Job?
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Milinda from New Mexico State University asks:
“What would be an example of a good cover letter for a student job?”
Thanks for your question, Milinda. Writing a cover letter for a student job is no different than for a …
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The Campus Career Coach | Real-world career advice for students.
7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern”
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To Whom It May Concern: I am applying for this job I found at this company that I spent so little time researching I can’t quite remember what role is open and I’m not positive I know the name of …
By Karissa Chabot-Purchase Show author info
Karissa Chabot-Purchase Assistant Director, Career Services Network