Develop Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Interviewing Skills

Set yourself apart from other candidates by drawing clear parallels between your skills and an employer’s needs. Find out how to create results-focused resumes and cover letters using our step-by-step guide, complete with examples. Click on the image to open the handbook. 

In addition to the handbook, check out our downloadable sample resume outlines in the "Resources" section of Handshake to help you get started with crafting an excellent resume. To access the outlines, log into Handshake with your NWU credentials.

If you’d like your resume and/or cover letter critiqued by a career counselor:

• Schedule an appointment. To schedule, log into Handshake, click on Career Center, and then Appointments to get on our calendar. We can meet with you in person or over Zoom. You can also email us at career [at] ooohang.com (career[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu), call (402) 465-2224, or stop by our office to get scheduled. 
• Attend Drop-In Hours in the Career Center. We hold these on a first come, first served basis during the academic year only:
  • Tuesdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 3 – 5 p.m.

Find strategies for answering questions, advice on what to wear, do’s and don’ts during the interview, and a list of practice questions in our interview handbook. Click on the image to open the handbook. 

Want feedback on interview skills? Schedule a mock Interview with one of our career counselors. Practice an interview for professional school, graduate school, a full-time or part-time job, or an internship. To schedule, log into Handshake, click on Career Center, and then Appointments to get on our calendar. We can meet with you in person or over Zoom. You can also email us at career [at] ooohang.com (career[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu), call (402) 465-2224, or stop by our office to get scheduled. 

Reserve a room for virtual interviews

Have a virtual interview and want a nice backdrop or a quiet space? The Career Center has a room available to reserve. Come prepared with your own device for the virtual interview, ensure you have the proper virtual interview platform downloaded to your device and with the latest updates, and dress in professional attire. Use Calendly to reserve a time. Reach out to the Career Center with any questions about the virtual interview room.