Career Services Center - St. Cloud State University

Resumes, Vitae, Cover Letters and Portfolios

• Resume Checklist (PDF)
• Resume Writing 101 (Audio PowerPoint Presentation)
• Creating an Effective Resume (PDF)
• Resume Samples
• How to Compute Your GPA (PDF)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Submitting Resumes and Applications Online (PDF)
  • BEFORE sample (PDF)
  • AFTER sample (PDF)
• Navigating the Online Application (PDF)
• Resume Tips on International Experience for Students (PDF)
• Self-Managed Credentials for Teacher Candidates (PDF)
• eFolio Minnesota -- A free resource to help you create and showcase your electronic portfolio. For videos with tips on using eFolio, you can click on any of these links: navigating eFolio, formatting, adding content or uploading files.
• Portfolios (PDF)

Resume Writing books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)

Portfolio books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)

For videos, podcasts, and presentations about resumes and cover letters,, visit our Audio/Visual/Media section.

Cover Letters and other Correspondence

Cover Letters/Writing Letters of Application (PDF)

Cover Letter books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)

Cover Letter and Letter of Application Samples:

• Basic Structure Cover Letter
• With a Resume Cover Letter
• Advertised Position Cover Letter
• Job Leads-Referral Letter
• Possible Position Letter
• Position Follow-up Letter
• Acceptance of Job Offer Letter (PDF)
• Rejection of Job Offer Letter (PDF)

Thank You Letter (PDF)

Thank You Letter Samples:

• Interview
• Informational Interview

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