Create a Resume, Cover Letter, or CV
Resumes
Resumes are professional marketing tools designed to highlight your strengths, experiences, skills, accomplishments, and transferable abilities for employers through clear formatting, concise content, and action-oriented language. CSU, Chico Career Center resources help students articulate their experiences in skill-based language by connecting coursework, leadership, employment, and projects to transferable skills employers value.
Cover Letters
Cover letters are professional documents tailored to each job and company that explain why you are a strong fit for a specific position. CSU, Chico Career Center resources help students create well-organized cover letters that expand on resume content, highlight transferable skills and experiences, and demonstrate professionalism, motivation, and effective written communication.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a detailed professional document commonly used for academic, research, graduate school, and specialized opportunities to highlight your education, research, teaching, publications, presentations, and professional experiences.
