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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.

Graduate resume samples
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Undergrad resume samples
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Additional helpful resources

How to Write the Perfect Follow-Up Email After an Interview

Congrats! You just survived a big interview.

Your job is done, right?

Wrong.

Don’t make the mistake of crushing the interview but neglecting the follow-up email.

Here’s how to do it right.

Why You Need to Follow Up After an …

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The AI Career Edge

How to Prompt AI to help you tell a compelling career story for your summary section

By Marc LeFevre, COO at Nextstep

There is a disease that infects many resumes. It is called “Objectivitis.” I’m not sure where the trend …

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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How to Write a Cover Letter That Actually Gets You Hired in 2026

Let’s be honest: writing a cover letter is one of the most frustrating parts of job searching. You stare at a blank page, unsure what to say that isn’t just a rehash of your resume. You second-guess every sentence. You …

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