You usually do need a cover letter for an internship, especially when your resume doesn’t have a detailed work history section, and you need to elaborate on how your skills and education have prepared you to do the internship well.
Another reason why a cover letter is necessary for an internship is because you need to explain why the company appeals to you and what you hope to learn from the experience.
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Sometimes a cover letter is necessary for entry level jobs, but not always. You don’t need to write a cover letter for a resume when the job description directly says you don’t need one or asks for a resume only. When in doubt, sending a cover letter is the safest choice.
A cover letter is necessary for entry level jobs in these situations:
- The job posting mentions a cover letter.
- The application portal has a place for you to upload or copy/paste one.
- You’ll be doing creative work (e.g., writing or marketing) or working in a helping profession (e.g., teaching or nursing).
- You’ve been referred by someone else who works there.
- You’re applying for your dream job.
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You should not include “references available upon request” on a resume.
This practice is considered outdated and takes up valuable space that could be better used to highlight your skills and experience.
You should also not include references on a resume. Instead, create a separate reference page to supplement your resume when requested.
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List references in an email by including the following information for each reference:
- Full name
- Job title
- Company name
- Company address
- Phone number
- Email address
- A short note about your relationship to the reference
Modern resume format recommends you don’t include references on a resume, so sending them in an email is a good alternative.
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A CV is a structured document that provides a detailed overview of your academic and professional background. It looks like a resume, but with more sections, like research, publications, and references.
Resume format is more flexible and the average resume length is 1–2 pages. CVs are often 3–5 pages and have a fixed structure.
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“Curriculum vitae” means “course of one’s life” in Latin.
A curriculum vitae—also known as a CV—is a detailed summary of a person’s academic and professional history. It’s different from a resume, which is a shorter summary tailored to a specific job application.
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The purpose of a cover letter introduction is to say what job you’re applying for, why the company/role appeals to you, and why you’re a great fit.
A cover letter introduction should motivate a recruiter or hiring manager to read the rest of your cover letter and your resume.
To achieve this purpose of a cover letter introduction, you also need to use impeccable grammar and punctuation. QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you do just that.
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A maximum of 10–15 years of employment should be on a resume. The number of years on the job posting (e.g., “5–7 years of sales experience”) can also determine how far back a resume should go.
Your resume should only include past jobs that are relevant to the job you’re applying for.
Focus on jobs where you used the skills that are listed on the job posting. If you have more than 10–15 years of relevant experience, omit earlier jobs to achieve the ideal 1–2 page resume length.
However far back your resume goes, make sure it’s free of errors. QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you do just that.
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Here’s how to make a resume on Google Docs:
- Choose a template compatible with Google Docs.
- Decide which resume format is best for you.
- Personalize the template. Focus on relevant experience and keywords from the posting when crafting your resume.
- Create copies in Google Drive for different job applications. This will let you tailor each to the specific job posting.
- Download it as a .doc or PDF file to share with the company.
Before downloading, remember to proofread your resume for spelling and grammar errors. QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can help you do this for free.
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Some tips for how to make a resume ATS-friendly are:
- Use a simple template, and avoid images and graphics.
- Use standard headings (e.g., “Work Experience”).
- Choose a standard, readable font (e.g., Arial, Calibri) that’s between 10–12 points.
- For bullet points, use standard characters instead of fancy symbols.
- Use keywords from the job posting throughout your resume (e.g., in your summary or objective section).
You should also make sure your resume is free of spelling and grammar errors, so that the ATS’s AI can easily read it. QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you do just that.
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