Resumes, CVs & Cover Letters

Opportunities of the Week: Graduate Writing Practice for Bilingual and Multilingual Graduate Students

Opportunities of the Week is a recurring feature of the Block Career Center blog. If you hear about an opportunity (event, job or internship listing, etc.) that fellow Friedman students would find interesting, please let us know! Email Susannah at

By Beth Jameson, MA
Beth Jameson, MA Administrative Coordinator
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Getting a Foot in the Door: Advice from Friedman School Alumni

I had the pleasure of attending the Block Career Center’s Virtual Midwest Career Trip on November 19, and here are just a few of the amazing insights shared by alumni panelists from Cargill, Compass/E15, Kellogg, and the Wallace Center at …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Career Quick Tip: Building a Strategic Resume

Always keep in mind that your resume is above all else a marketing piece. And what you are marketing is YOURSELF – your specific skills, focus and credentials to demonstrate your proven ability to execute a specific role. Just like with …

By Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC
Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC Career Coach
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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

By Regina Borsellino - The Muse
The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Creating a “Career Portfolio” & Other Superpowers to Thrive in a World in Flux

Join us for this collaborative event with the Fletcher School’s Institute for Business in the Global Context that will highlight April Rinne and her insights on the future of work! Rinne, F’04, will talk about how to create a “career …

By Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC
Melissa Palmer, MS, CPCC Career Coach
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Featured Resources

Building a Strategic Resume (PDF Guide)

Your resume is above all else a marketing piece. Jam-packed with tips and samples, this guide will help you learn …

Spring 2023 Workshops at a Glance
From mapping your career journey and learning career essentials to building your network and gaining experience — we have something for …

Schedule a Conversation with an Alumni Volunteer Today!

Featured Alumni engage in career conversations with current Friedman School students, i.e., …

Spring 2023 Career Workshops

The Block Career Center (BCC) is excited to offer a robust workshop schedule for Spring 2023. All Friedman students and …

Resume or CV?

Preparing a resume for jobs outside academia is very different from writing an academic curriculum vitae (CV). These documents represent …

Resume Checklist

As you prepare to apply for jobs and internships, it’s important to examine your resume as objectively as possible to …