The Cover Letter Conundrum

A significant number of applications require a cover letter, yet there’s so much anxiety around how to craft one. In fact, students will admit that they simply won’t apply to any position that asks to see one. Just think of all the missed opportunities. 

The main reason cover letters seem so daunting is because they should be tailored to each position. Unlike a resume—which you might tweak here or there for individual applications—your cover letter should be very specific to each job, as employers use it to get a greater sense of why you’re passionate about their company, and the role they’re hiring for.

 
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Jobs and Internships on Handshake

Revature LLC is looking for a passionate entry-level software engineer to design, develop and install software solutions. A successful candidate will be able to build enterprise-level applications and innovative software in compliance with coding standards and technical design. 

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Deutsche Boerse Systems, Inc. has an opening for a senior Linux and VMS administrator. Responsibilities include monitoring the operations of Linux & VMS-based infrastructure, troubleshooting problems, and installing the Linus/Unix Operating System on physical and virtual servers through Kickstart, Jumpstart or Flash technology.

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Jump on the UIP Train

 
 

Join the University Internship Program (UIP) on Friday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. for their webinar orientation to learn the ins and outs of completing the enrollment and registration process for a UIP course. This orientation is a prerequisite workshop for UIP and must be completed in order to enroll in an academic internship course to earn Experiential Learning credit. Students who have not yet secured an internship are welcome to attend this webinar.

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Your Career Resources

 

Meet Your Career Advisor

Career advisors can assist you with choosing a major, identifying career options, developing a resume, preparing for the interview process, negotiating a compensation package, making a career change and more.

Alumni Sharing Knowledge Network 

The Alumni Sharing Knowledge Network (ASK) connects you with alumni that share similar professional interests or hobbies. Connect with the network to discover career options and majors, explore life challenges and much more.

Uncover Insight on Social Media

The Career Center is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and more. Visit our channels to gather career insight and perspectives from employers, alumni, mentors and your peers, and to learn about new job and internship openings! 

 
DePaul Career Center - Loop Office
DePaul Center, Suite 9500
1 East Jackson
312.362.8437

Lincoln Park Office
Schmitt Academic Center, Room 192
2320 N. Kenmore
773.325.7431
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