Develop Job Search Materials
Job application materials Read each job description carefully to tailor your application.
Resumes
A resume is a short document that outlines your education, skills and experience, and often includes other information intended to market you to potential employers. Having a professional resume is a crucial part of the interview process as it is often the first impression of you to the employer.
Cover letters
A cover letter is a one-page document that often accompanies your resume. The purpose of the letter is to introduce you as a candidate and highlight key skills and experiences that make you a great fit for the position.
Curriculum vitae
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is similar to a resume, but where resumes tend toward brevity, CVs lean toward completeness. You should use a CV when applying for academic, research, scientific and international positions or grants, scholarships and fellowships.
LinkedIn is a professional profile that allows you to connect with companies and peers to stay up-to-date on job postings with companies you follow.
Artificial intelligence
AI platforms can assist in generating ideas for application materials by integrating keywords, aligning job descriptions, and more. AI should never be the sole author of any material you submit. Use AI to enhance your work, not create it!
Maximize your impact
Our professional career coaches are trained to help students and alumni from all majors and backgrounds develop and refine their application materials.
Connect with your academic college career coach to see what their career services office offers.
Order custom business cards
Business cards offer a professional way to present your contact information to potential employers. Current OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa students are eligible for this service.
Print your resume with us
Email a one-page, PDF copy of your resume to us for up to 20 printed copies. These are available for pick up at 360 Student Union. Our office also offers in-person printing kiosks that allows 10 copies of your resume daily.