Across career articles and expert commentary, three major trends are shaping both cover letters and graduate school essays:
Authenticity Matters More in the AI Era
Because AI tools can generate polished documents quickly, admissions committees and hiring managers increasingly look …
These themes appear consistently across recent articles and career research.
Personal branding and narrative
Begin with a short professional summary that communicates your “career story.”
Example structure:
Clean, ATS-friendly formatting
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) continue to screen resumes. Modern guidance …
A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a longer document that provides a detailed overview of your educational and academic background. CVs are commonly used when applying for graduate programs, academic positions, scientific or research roles, fellowships, and grants. In many countries …
As you head into spring job search season, it’s helpful to focus your energy where opportunity is growing. Here are several industries showing steady or increasing demand in 2026:
1. Healthcare & Behavioral Health
Healthcare continues to be one of …
Many graduates choose to spend a year gaining professional experience through service programs, fellowships, or international opportunities. The programs below represent a starting point for exploring structured gap-year options.
National Service Programs
Important Update: AmeriCorps
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Write your resume step by step with this helpful guide.
Use this form to evaluate your current resume to ensure that you are creating a highly effective document that will …
This guide is a collection of resources, tips, and information for soon-to-be Berea grads and recent alums. Many of the …
Use this as a template for your own resume!
Use this as a template for your own resume!
