Resumes and Cover Letters

What does yours say about you?

A good resume can be the difference between landing or losing the job you’ve always wanted. The Office of Career Education staff is here to help you develop your resume, curriculum vitae (CV) or cover letter.

To schedule an appointment visit Handshake or if you’re having trouble email career@marshall.edu.

Resume Resources

Career Tools

More Resume Resources

Explore guides and resources to help you build a stronger resume.
Action Verbs
Find stronger words to describe your experience and accomplishments.

View Experienced Action Verbs

CV vs. Resume
Learn when to use a curriculum vitae or a resume.
Resume Checklist
Review your resume before sending it to employers.
Skills Statements
Learn how to describe your skills and experience effectively.
Resume Mistakes
Learn about common mistakes that can hurt your resume.
Marketing Greek Life
Learn how to highlight Greek life experience on your resume.

Your Resume, But Smarter

Resume AI = the fastest way to stop wondering if your resume is good.

What It Does

  • Tells you exactly what to improve

  • Suggests stronger wording instantly

  • Helps you pass ATS filters

  • Makes your resume sound more confident and polished

No guesswork. No overthinking. No waiting.

Available FREE to Marshall students in Big Interview (via MyMU). Upload → Get feedback → Fix it → Apply with confidence.


To have your document reviewed, upload to Handshake account

Direction to upload:

  1. Click on your name in the upper-right navigation pane
  2. Select “My documents”
  3. Click on Upload new Document
  4. Title and upload the document of your choice and click create document. (If you want employers to be able to view your resume, click the box to make it public.)
  5. The Office of Career Education must approve all resumes. You will receive a notification once your resume is approved.

Once your document is reviewed, a Career Coach will email you with edits/suggestions or ask that you schedule an appointment.

Cover Letter Resources

References

OCE Social Media

Contact the Office of Career Education

1681 5th Avenue | Huntington, WV 25755

Phone: 304-696-2370

Email: career@marshall.edu

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Staff Directory

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