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Your resumé (also known as Curriculum Vitae or CV) is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials and accomplishments. Its purpose is to highlight your most relevant skills and pique the interest of a potential employer and obtain an interview.
Sample Resumés:
- Architecture v1
- Architecture v2
- Bioengineering v1
- Bioengineering v2
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Consulting
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Software Engineering
Cover Letter
Cover letters are your opportunity to convey why and how you are the candidate the employer is looking for. Its purpose is to demonstrate a good match between the job requirements, your skills and your interest in the position offered, by way of specific examples drawn from your previous experience.
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