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OCS RESUMES &
COVER LETTERS
Undergraduate Resource Series
Office of Career Services | 54 Dunster Street
Harvard University | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
ocsrecep@fas.harvard.edu | www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu
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No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without the express written
permission of the Harvard University Faculty of Arts & Sciences Office of Career Services.
07/21
Office of Career Services
Harvard University Faculty
of Arts & Sciences
Cambridge, MA 02138
ocsrecep@fas.harvard.edu
www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu
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Create a Strong Resume
resume is a concise, informative summary
of your abilities, education, and experience.
It should highlight your strongest assets and skills,
and differentiate you from other candidates seek-
ing similar positions. Although it alone will not get
you a job or internship, a good resume is an impor-
tant element toward obtaining an interview.
Tailor your resume to the type of position
you are seeking. This doesn’t mean that all of
your experiences must relate directly, but your
resume should reflect the kind of skills the
employer would value.
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
RESUME TIPS
RESUME LANGUAGE SHOULD BE:
• Specific rather than general
• Active rather than passive
TOP 6 RESUME MISTAKES:
1. Spelling and grammar errors
2. Missing email and phone information
3. Using passive language instead of “action” words
4. Not well organized, concise, or easy to skim
GETTING STARTED
• Draft a resume using one of the templates on the OCS website.
• Attend a Resume Workshop to learn the nuts and bolts of getting
started. See the OCS website for dates.
• View the OCS Recorded Resume Webinar available on our website.
• Get advice via drop-ins. Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm - ask quick
career-related questions and have an adviser review your resume.
• Look for industry specific resume review clinics, listed on the
Employer and Graduate School Calendar.
