Resume Prep

Resumes and cover letters are crucial to your job search. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job, internship, volunteer experience, graduate school acceptance, or full-time work, you will most likely need to create and maintain strong professional documents to apply. For many opportunities, these documents will be the employer’s first impression of you. When tailored and written well, these documents work together to help you secure an interview.

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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute

Resume Tips for Engineers

Learn how to engineer your resume to be a powerful marketing tool for your job search with advice from the people who hire for this industry.

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By Kim Isaacs

Student Spotlight: “Advice I Wouldn’t Have Thought Of”

Richie Brigandi used to apply to dozens of jobs, scouring Handshake and LinkedIn for openings, examining the websites of medical device companies, and interviewing with numerous places with no success. The spring 2020 graduate would re-check all the sites every …

By Dionna Dash

Student Spotlight: “There’s No Benchmark”

In the fall of 2020, Kaitlyn Nuebel was seriously worried about her future. The nonfiction writing and communications double-major feared she would never be able to secure a full-time job, even though she was still two years shy of her …

By Dionna Dash

Student Spotlight: “Go Where You’re the Right Fit”

Upon graduating in fall of 2021, Matt Biederman had it all. The mechanical engineering major had done a slew of internships and had secured multiple full-time job offers. The only issue – he couldn’t decide which offer to accept. To solve …

By Dionna Dash

“AI Friendly” Resume Building GuideShare This: Share “AI Friendly” Resume Building Guide on FacebookShare “AI Friendly” Resume Building Guide on LinkedInShare “AI Friendly” Resume Building Guide on X
Your resume is your first marketing tool, a snapshot of your qualifications, experience, and strengths. It helps employers make hiring …

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Using AI to Enhance your ResumeShare This: Share Using AI to Enhance your Resume on FacebookShare Using AI to Enhance your Resume on LinkedInShare Using AI to Enhance your Resume on X
Leveraging AI & ChatGPT for Resume Writing and Professional Summaries
NEVER create a resume from scratch utilizing AI! Applicant Tracking …

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Listing Publications & Presentations on Your ResumeShare This: Share Listing Publications & Presentations on Your Resume on FacebookShare Listing Publications & Presentations on Your Resume on LinkedInShare Listing Publications & Presentations on Your Resume on X
A Guide for University of Pittsburgh Students
Where to Include Them?
What to include in listing Presentations (Poster or Oral)
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Federal Resume Writing TipsShare This: Share Federal Resume Writing Tips on FacebookShare Federal Resume Writing Tips on LinkedInShare Federal Resume Writing Tips on X
Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

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CV vs. Resume ConsiderationsShare This: Share CV vs. Resume Considerations on FacebookShare CV vs. Resume Considerations on LinkedInShare CV vs. Resume Considerations on X
Resume vs. CV (Curriculum Vitae) Considerations
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       Resume – Industry Internships, Experiential Learning and Jobs, Grad School, Med School.
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Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)Share This: Share Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) on FacebookShare Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) on LinkedInShare Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) on X
This handout provides an overview of strategies for writing an effective curriculum vitae. This topic is particularly important for graduate …

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Ask Pitt AlumniShare This: Share Ask Pitt Alumni on FacebookShare Ask Pitt Alumni on LinkedInShare Ask Pitt Alumni on X
Have a question about your career path, networking, or professional development? The Pitt Alumni Association has a resource for students …

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GoinGlobalShare This: Share GoinGlobal on FacebookShare GoinGlobal on LinkedInShare GoinGlobal on X
120+ location-specific career guides featuring insider advice on top job search techniques and resources, with more than 500 employment resources …

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Pitt CommonsShare This: Share Pitt Commons on FacebookShare Pitt Commons on LinkedInShare Pitt Commons on X
Pitt Commons is an online platform that allows students, faculty, staff, alumni, postdocs, and friends of the University of Pittsburgh …

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Big InterviewShare This: Share Big Interview on FacebookShare Big Interview on LinkedInShare Big Interview on X
Use this virtual mock interviewing site to practice your skills, whether you’re prepping for an internship, job, or graduate school …

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Pitt Alumni Regional and International NetworksShare This: Share Pitt Alumni Regional and International Networks on FacebookShare Pitt Alumni Regional and International Networks on LinkedInShare Pitt Alumni Regional and International Networks on X
No matter where you live around the world, there is a member of the Pitt Network ready to connect with …

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Research Guide and ToolkitShare This: Share Research Guide and Toolkit on FacebookShare Research Guide and Toolkit on LinkedInShare Research Guide and Toolkit on X
Elevate your academic and professional journey through research, publications, and effective communication tools. Finding research as an undergraduate, whether at …

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Resume Prep

News & Advice

Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Resume Tips for Engineers

Student Spotlight: “Advice I Wouldn’t Have Thought Of”

Student Spotlight: “There’s No Benchmark”

Student Spotlight: “Go Where You’re the Right Fit”

Resume Prep Resources

“AI Friendly” Resume Building Guide

Using AI to Enhance your Resume

Listing Publications & Presentations on Your Resume

Federal Resume Writing Tips

CV vs. Resume Considerations

Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Pitt Career Resources

Ask Pitt Alumni

GoinGlobal

Pitt Commons

Big Interview

Pitt Alumni Regional and International Networks

Research Guide and Toolkit

Featured Videos

How to ask for help using Ask Pitt Alumni

Resume Samples

Physics Resume Sample

Mechanical Engineering Resume Sample

Federal Resume Writing Tips

Information Science Undergraduate Resume Sample

Computer Science Undergraduate Resume Sample

CV Template

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