Create a strong résumé and cover letter that helps you stand out to employers, internship recruiters, and graduate school admissions teams. This page provides résumé samples, cover letter guidance, writing tips, AI-powered document scans, and access to Skills First, a professional résumé and cover letter builder available to ACU students and alumni. Students can also submit documents for personalized feedback from Career Advisors before applying for jobs and internships. Whether you’re creating your first résumé, updating your application materials, or tailoring documents for a specific opportunity, this page offers practical tools and expert support to help you present your skills, experiences, and accomplishments with confidence.
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Visit here to see our digital guidebook filled with résumé samples, a checklist, and tips for how to write about your experiences.
Skills First is a professional cover letter and résumé builder available to you as an ACU student or alum!
Alumni: please email careers@acu.edu for your log in code.
Students: before applying to jobs on 12twenty, please submit documents to Skills First for review by uploading them and clicking “Submit to Career Advisor.”
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