Create a Resume / Cover Letter

Your professional documents are often an employer or graduate school’s first impression of you, so you want to ensure they effectively communicate your unique skills and interests. Explore the resources below to strengthen your documents, or schedule an appointment with professional staff and peer consultants to have your documents reviewed by contacting the Career Center via email at career@ship.edu or by phone at (717) 477-1484.

For sample resumes by major please see the “Resume Templates by Major” resources below.

Note: both Templates and Examples are found within the same document.

6 Key Soft Skills Your Resume Needs

When putting together your resume, you’ll want to include your education, work history, achievements, and skills. Most often, a resume showcases both hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills consist of technical abilities such as working knowledge of the Microsoft …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Can Resumes Be More than Two Pages?

A Google search returns a huge number of articles about how long a resume should be.

Some say that resumes should never be longer than a single page, no matter how many decades of experience you have. But according to …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How a Remote Internship Can Improve Your Resume

If you’re a student or a recent graduate and you’re ready to take on an internship in your field, you’ll want to keep your options open. In today’s professional world, there are many opportunities for hybrid or remote work, which …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Interview dress code: Common mistakes and tips for balancing professional with personal

Guest writer Lisa Smith

The cliché holds a lot of truth: the first impression really counts. This is why most people suggest that you dress up prim and proper for an interview. It should come as no surprise that your …

By College Recruiter
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From AI to video applications: can using technology help your job application stand out?

Every job applicant wants to set themselves apart from other candidates that are coming into a hiring manager’s inbox. But the job market is very competitive – studies show that an average job opening receives roughly 250 job applications. For …

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