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Resume / Cover Letter Writing

If you need guidance or advice about writing a policy resume or cover letter, you’ve come to the right place!  Here you can access expert advice and view policy focused resume samples tailored to various undergraduate and graduate career levels.

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Cover letter and LoQ guidance and samples

Fact or Fiction: What Actually Matters to Job Search Success?

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Keep It Short and to the Point: Writing Cover Letters That Federal and Private Industry Employers Actually Read

By Kathryn Troutman, April 14, 2026

Whether you are applying in the federal government or the private sector, your cover letter has one job: make the reader want to interview you. It does not need to be long. It does …

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Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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AI prompt to score helpful additions to your resume

Try typing: “Please list the top ten keywords and qualifications required for this position to add to my resume.” No need to add your resume to the AI, just the job posting and any additional information about the employer or …

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Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Phone
608-262-3908
Address

Sterling Hall, room 2406
475 N Charter Street
Madison, WI 53706

Career service hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)

To make an appointment with me, just email your preferred dates/times - and whether you prefer in-person (W-F) or virtual (M-F) - and I will respond with a calendar hold.