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Build your Brand: Resume, Cover Letter & Story

Your public brand is made up of different concrete components, including your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and story, as well as less tangible things, like your demeanor. When you hone the components that you control, you make yourself stand out in positive ways and reinforce good connections. Explore the areas below for an overview of your public brand and related resources.

6 Key Soft Skills Your Resume Needs

When putting together your resume, you’ll want to include your education, work history, achievements, and skills. Most often, a resume showcases both hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills consist of technical abilities such as working knowledge of the Microsoft …

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Positioning Yourself for a Promotion: A Fresh Approach to Resume Updates

When the opportunity for an internal promotion arises, the path to success may seem familiar, yet it requires a unique approach.

Unlike crafting a resume for an external job hunt, where you present your achievements to an unfamiliar audience, an …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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No, You Don’t Need a Resume Objective. Here Are 3 Things to Do Instead.

For years, many career experts advised job-seekers to also include a resume objective. But, these days in such a competitive job market, this section is actually considered outdated, says Jessica Sweet, owner of Wishingwell Coaching.

“The world of work today …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Build a LinkedIn Profile That’s a Recruiter Magnet

Every day, recruiters at nearly every organization in the world search LinkedIn for talent. And if they discover your profile, it can often lead to an interview and maybe even a launchpad for your career.

So how would you like …

By Audrey Hupp
Audrey Hupp Associate Director of Operations and Program Manager, Career Education & Coaching
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Resources for Using AI in Your Job Search

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CDO partners with LinkedIn Guys (Job Insiders) to give insights on optimizing your LinkedIn Profile in the job search. Jeremy Schifeling also writes and speaks on using AI for careers, and we were happy to welcome him for an optional …

By Audrey Hupp
Audrey Hupp Associate Director of Operations and Program Manager, Career Education & Coaching

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Talk About Yourself: Telling Your Professional Story Resources

See below for resources to help you tell your professional story in a range of settings, from a quick “elevator …

Write About Yourself: Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Resources

See below for resources to help you craft your written materials, including resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile.

Resume Resources

LinkedIn Guys [Current Students & Alumni]

Industry Guides



Skill Building