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Resume and Letter Writing Guide

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Writing Your Resume
Sample Resume
Resume Action Words
Writing Cover Letters
Sample Cover Letter
Sample Prospecting Letter
Sample Thank You Letter
Professional References

Career Development Services

Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
(239) 590-7946
Email: careercenter@fgcu.edu
Website: http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/careers/
FGCU Career Development Services supports the mission of the University and the Division of
Student Affairs by promoting student learning and development and helping students fulfill
their career expectations. Within this context, we assist students in developing and
implementing career, education, and employment plans and decisions.
Overview of Services
Job and internship search advising,
including resume/cover letter assistance
and preparation for employment interviews
and salary negotiation.

Graduate school planning, including
assistance with resume/CV/personal
statements, graduate school research, and
preparation for interviews.

Advising on career and major selection,
including assessments, major and career
information, and assistance in the decisionmaking process.

Campus student employment, through the
use of a web-based job listing system,
College Central Network.

Resume and Letter Writing Guide – FGCU Career Development Services

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Writing Your Resume
Your Step-By-Step Resume Building Guide

IMPORTANT NOTE: While there is not necessarily one “right” way to write a resume, FGCU Career Services
attempted, through this guide, to capture many of the preferences employers have expressed to us about
resumes. This guide is particularly helpful if you have never created a professional resume before. However, even
if you already have one, we strongly encourage you to review the guide and compare it to your current resume.
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