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Articulating your skills and experience in a concise and persuasive way is a critical part of the job application process. Career Services provides resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and portfolio review, as well as general guidance on developing your materials. Below are resources to get you started!

Resumes

A resume is a brief, persuasive document that highlights your education, skills, and experience for your target audience. It often acts as your first impression to employers. Providing an updated and tailored resume is vital to being noticed by recruiters and passing applicant tracking systems (ATS).

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      • Academic librarian jobs typically require a CV (Curriculum Vitae), which has different expectations. View an MLIS Sample Curriculum Vitae.
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Cover Letters

A cover letter expands on your resume and acts as a persuasive statement for why you are a strong candidate for the position. Your cover letter should include a thesis statement highlighting the skills that make you qualified and supporting paragraphs that provide evidence of your qualifications through stories about your experience. Employers often look at cover letters along with resumes to determine which candidates to interview.

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LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building your professional network, exploring career paths, finding job and internship opportunities, and building the skills needed for your future career. LinkedIn also allows you to connect with UW iSchool alumni to set up informational interviews. A complete LinkedIn profile showcases your professional story through your education, experiences, and skills. 

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Alexis Hiniker

How do Alexa and Siri affect kids? iSchool's Hiniker investigates

Friday, January 8, 2021
Many families have unwittingly been taking part in a huge social experiment. They’ve invited conversational agents such as Siri and Alexa into their homes, but how do these new technologies affect children’s social development? The...
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Researchers work to bridge digital divide in Tacoma

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has shown how internet access has become a crucial lifeline for many. It has also highlighted a key facet of Jason Young’s research at the Information School: the gap between those who have broadband internet...
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Washington Library Association (WLA) Information Session

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