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How to Write a Cover Letter — Interview With Andre Fontenelle, Associate Director for Internships and Employer Relations at Brooklyn College
TUN sits down with Andre Fontenelle, the associate director for internships and employer relations at Brooklyn College, to discuss tips on how students should write cover letters. TUN: Andre, thanks so much for joining us. FONTENELLE: Thanks for having me. To start off, what is the purpose of a cover letter? The purpose of the… Read More
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How to Write a Resume — Interview With Andre Fontenelle, Associate Director for Internships and Employer Relations at Brooklyn College
TUN sits down with Andre Fontenelle, the associate director for internships and employer relations at Brooklyn College, to discuss how students should write their resumes. TUN: Andre, thanks so much for joining us. FONTENELLE: Thanks for having me. So, let’s start with the format. How important is the format of a resume? Can a messy… Read More
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How to Use Resume Keywords to Land an Interview
Sending out a resume without using keywords in it is the best way to reduce your chances of getting yourself shortlisted for an interview. A resume is not about just jotting down your work experience, achievements, education, etc. on a piece of paper, and then mindlessly sending that paper anywhere and everywhere you apply for… Read More
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The Complete Cover Letter Guide for College Students
Whether you are applying for an internship while in school or a job after graduation, you will need a resume and a cover letter. It is best to prepare a resume first and then the cover letter, as you will be using information from your resume in your cover letter. Employers receive hundreds and thousands… Read More
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How to Write A ‘Thank-You’ Email After an Interview
A lot has changed about the job interview process over the past few years. Now you can be asked to participate in a phone or video interview and even for proof that you’re qualified for the job. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed, and that is the need to send a thank-you note… Read More
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The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!
Are you ready to apply for an internship while in college, or for a job after graduation? Are you confused by the advice you’ve been given or read online? There is so much information out there, but I believe college students will do well if they just follow these 12 rules. Rule #1 – Assemble… Read More
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Resume Tips: How to Grab the Recruiter’s Attention
The job market has never been so competitive as it is these days. Recruiters receive hundreds of resumes and don’t have the time to read each one of them carefully and thoroughly. Usually, they simply skim through resumes and pay more attention to them only if they are interesting enough. That’s why you have to… Read More
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Real World Résumé Boosters: Skills That College Students Can Teach Themselves
We all know that colleges don’t teach you everything about life. Many of the important, real-world skills that come with being an adult, such as buying a house or balancing a checkbook, aren’t taught in any sort of academic institution. There are many who believe that such skills as these can only be truly learned… Read More
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35 Phrases That Will Improve Your Resume
These phrases are sure to make you stand out from the rest! ➪ Make sure you include some of these phrases in your resume: COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS INTERPERSONAL SKILLS MANAGEMENT SKILLS RESEARCH AND PLANNING For more resume tips, check TUN’s interview with Katie Seitz, a career coach at Stony Brook University’s Career Center here, or… Read More
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Resume Tips: The 10 Commandments
Are you looking to polish up your resume for a new job but aren’t sure how? Well, you’ve come to the right place: this article will tell you the DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to writing your resume. But first, KNOW THIS: your resume does NOT define WHO you are or WHAT you’re worth.… Read More
