Job and Internship Search Preparation

Resume and Cover Letter Handouts

Writing a Cover Letter (PDF)
Creating an Effective Resume and a List of Resume Action Verbs (PDF)
Sample Resumes (PDF)

Resume Reviews and Feedback

Upload your resume to Handshake for review within 24-72 hours.

If you'd like Patrice to review your resume, you must first email it to her: patrice.burns@slu.edu. The Madrid Career Services office does not provide walk-in resume review service.

Billiken Career Launch

SLU's Experiential Learning Preparation Program

The Billiken Career Launch Program is designed to prepare and support students from any academic program who are interested in participating in an experiential learning activity. Students will complete online modules that will walk them through the progression of preparing for and conducting an experiential learning activity search, making the most of their learning experience, and reflecting and telling the story of their experience.

Remote Internships — SLU Experiential Learning Program

Participate in a remote internship from day one! These project-based, short-term internships are offered by organizations in the US and therefore do not have a minimum credit requirement. Create an account using your SLU Net ID login, and apply for a position today.

Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grants and Experiences (SURGE)

This program is meant to provide a path to connect students with faculty who are conducting research, creative endeavors, and other scholarly projects at SLU.

You can apply to opportunities posted in Handshake under the SURGE employer profile (search 'SLU SURGE'). You must provide a resume and a statement of purpose (cover letter) explaining why you want to be involved with this project.

The applications will go to the faculty member overseeing the project and they will choose whom they wish to hire.