Your story is uniquely yours, and no one is better suited to tell it than you. Your resume, cover letter, and interview are powerful tools for communicating your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations to potential employers. Explore our comprehensive guides and resources below to learn how to craft compelling narratives that showcase your talents and get you noticed by potential employers.
Start with this Tulane Alumni Professional Development Series video about using AI to help you tell your story: Rise above the competition: How to showcase your skills in an AI-driven world with Sabba Quidwai.
Your personal brand is how people perceive you. Whenever you interact with others, whether in person or online, the things you say and post are building blocks in the narrative you create about yourself. You already have a personal brand, whether you realize it or not. The question is, do you want to be driving that brand?
In today's competitive job market, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for standing out, building credibility, and advancing your career. Explore the power of personal branding and learn how to leverage it to tell your story with authenticity, confidence, and impact. Start with this article on How to Accelerate Your Career With Personal Branding and explore the tools below to help you create your brand.
Personal Branding Tools
- Create a personal website on landingsite.ai
- Create a personal logo and LinkedIn Banner on Canva
- Create a digital business card on Blinq.me
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (School of Professional Advancement Webinar Recording)
Your resume is more than just a list of jobs; it is your personal marketing tool that highlights your accomplishments and demonstrates your fit for your desired role. Learn how to create a resume that grabs attention, conveys your value proposition, and lands interviews. Discover formatting tips, tailor your resume to specific job descriptions, and effectively showcase your achievements.
General Resume Tips
- How to Pick the Best Resume Format For You
- 10 Tips for a Great Resume
- Resume & Cover Letter Refresh (School of Professional Advancement Webinar Recording)
- Writing Profile and Objective Statements
- Action Verbs Can Power Your Resume
- Building Better Bullet Points
- Tips for Formatting a Resume
- 30-Minute Resume Refresh (LinkedIn Learning Course)
- Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (LinkedIn Learning Course)
- How to Write a Resume That Actually Gets a Recruiter’s Attention
Making a Career Change
- How to Craft the Perfect Career Change Resume
- Switching Careers? Here’s How to Write a Strong Resume.
- Updating Your Resume for a Career Change
Stepping into Management
- What To Highlight on Your Resume for a Management Position
- Resume Tips for Leaders & Managers (LinkedIn Learning Course)
Your cover letter is your opportunity to connect the dots between your experiences and the job requirements. Learn how to write a persuasive cover letter that complements your resume and captures the employer’s interest. Explore strategies for customizing your cover letter for each application, addressing the hiring manager directly, and showcasing your enthusiasm and qualifications for the role.
General Cover Letter Tips
- Cover Letter Basics
- 3 Steps for Writing Cover Letters
- Resume & Cover Letter Refresh (School of Professional Advancement Webinar Recording)
- Writing a Cover Letter That Stands Out: Tips, Hints, and Helpful AI Prompts
- Writing a Cover Letter (LinkedIn Learning Course)
- How To Write a Cover Letter (With Examples and Tips)
Making a Career Change
The interview is your chance to bring your story to life and demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit for the position. Prepare for success with the following interview tips and techniques: research the company, practice common interview questions, and confidently showcase your skills and experiences. Learn how to communicate your value proposition effectively, ask insightful questions, and leave a memorable impression on your interviewers.
- Interviewing Skills Overview
- Creating an Authentic Introduction
- Behavioral Interview Guide: The STAR Method
- Not your mom’s interview tips: Ace the interview process with proven strategies with Mauri Schwartz (Tulane Alumni Professional Development Series Video)
- Six Interview Tips That Can Help You Get Hired
- Common Questions to Prepare for Your Interview
- Tough Interview Questions and Answers
- Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions (LinkedIn Learning Course)
Register for a free Big Interview account for learning tracks and interview practice tools.
Finally, don’t forget to send a thank you note to your interviewer following your interview. Sending a note can help make a lasting impression on your potential employer and allow you to clarify any points, provide additional information you may have forgotten to mention, and further emphasize your interest in the role.
- How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
- Writing a Thank You Letter
- 4 Sample Thank-You Emails To Send After an Interview
