Cover Letters & Resumes

Marketable skills to put in your resume skills section

Not sure how to make yourself stand out to hiring managers? It's all about your skills. But which ones? Employers quickly scan resumes, so long lists are not likely to get read. A short, targeted skills list will be more effective than one that's long and overwhelming.

Nursing student resume sample

View this sample resume for a nursing student, or download the nursing student resume template in Word.

How to open and close your cover letter

In a tight job market flooded with resumes and cover letters, it’s a given that your documents and messages need to be error-free. So how else can you distinguish your communications? Appropriate openings and closings that convey professionalism and polish. Use our tips on how to start your cover letter with a proper greeting and sign off with a polished signature.

Smart tips to help you format and write a cover letter

Struggling to write a cover letter that will catch an employer's attention? We've got tips to help you show your best self—and a cover letter sample you can use to get started.