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### [Ask an Expert: Highlighting Arts Experiences and Skills on Your Resume](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2023/05/09/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 …
By Christine Bastian
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Christine Bastian
Director of Career Education, College of Music
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### [Ask an Expert: Cover Letters 101](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2022/07/01/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
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Experiential Learning & On-Campus Internship Coordinator, Career Services Network
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### [Ask an Expert: How to Write a Creative Resume](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2022/05/01/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
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Director, Career Curriculum Development and Education - Career Services Network
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### [Ask an Expert: 5 Tips to Write a Resume if You Feel Like You Don’t Have Any Experience](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2021/10/01/ask-an-expert-5-tips-to-write-a-resume-if-you-feel-like-you-dont-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](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/channels/write-a-resume-or-cover-letter/) are more flexible than you might think! Class projects, volunteer work, and involvement in organizations are all worthy of …
By Allison Fox
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Director of Career Development, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
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### [Tips for a Job Application Refresh](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/10/28/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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### [Ask Alexis | Can I Leave a Job Off My Resume?](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/02/17/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](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/02/13/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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[Idealist Careers](https://idealistcareers.org)
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### [How Can I Build a Winning Cover Letter for a Student Job?](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2019/12/17/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 …
By [The Campus Career Coach](https://thecampuscareercoach.com)
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### [7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern”](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2019/01/14/7-ways-to-address-your-cover-letter-that-arent-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
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Karissa Chabot-Purchase
Assistant Director, Career Services Network
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