Cover Letter Resources
Cover letters allow you to elaborate on points in your resume and catch the employer's attention. This is your opportunity to show an employer how you can be a great fit for her/his organization.
- Vault - Cover Letter Basics & Sample Cover Letters
- The Writing Center: University of Wisconsin-Madison
- How to Write a Cover Letter: Your Full Guide (with Tips and Examples) - From The Muse
- Best AI Prompts to Use When Writing a Cover Letter - From The Muse
LinkedIn Profile
Create a good LinkedIn profile - Helpful article from LinkedIn with tips and links to how-to pages
How To Craft A LinkedIn Profile That Recruiters Love, According To 100 Hiring Professionals - Article from Forbes
12 steps to a better LinkedIn profile in 2025 - Article from LinkedIn highlighting important elements of your profile.
LinkedIn Profile Review Lab - Deck from workshop (04/22/2024)
Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile - Deck from workshop (11/3/2023)
Make an Individual Appointment with the Macklin Center to Review Your Cover Letter or LinkedIn Profile
Career preparation appointments for Resume Reviews, Cover Letter Reviews, LinkedIn Profile Reviews, Interview Preparation and Mock Interviews are available through the Macklin Center. Please visit the TimeTap link to register, make a profile, and book with a Macklin Center Consultant. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Macklin Center at usg-macklin@umd.edu.
Sign up to Get A Mentor
Join the Mentoring Program at USG - This program offers a flexible menu of mentoring experiences, allowing students to design a mentoring journey that fits their goals, meets them where they are, and supports them when they need it most.
Coming Fall 2025: Drop drop-in or scheduled appointments to learn about the Mentoring Program. Click on the Appointments tab in Career Connector to find dates and times.
Salary Resources
Do you know how much you're worth? Research your field/industry, location and skills to get results on salary ranges.