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Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills: Making a Good Impression


Program: Career Development
Presenter: Mark Burdsall, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Consulting Services
Office of Human Resources
Workshop Type: In-person
Date: 12/11/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location Name: 341 Craig Hall
Location Address: 200 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Who Should Attend: All Faculty and Staff

A good resume is a powerful marketing tool for communicating strengths and accomplishments to a hiring manager. A cover letter helps relate an individual’s experience and skills to those required in the open position. A job interview requires knowledge of appropriate actions before, during, and after the interview. This workshop offers detailed and practical steps to developing an effective resume and cover letter as well as setting the stage for a successful interview. Useful handouts are provided to help participants build on training provided at the workshop.






Career Development Topics via LinkedIn Learning


The following LinkedIn courses can be accessed at no charge and at your convenience through your Pitt LinkedIn Learning account: https://www.technology.pitt.edu/services/ondemand-training-linkedin-learning, enter your Pitt username and password, then search for the following course titles.

  • Being a Good Mentee
  • Building Your Career
  • Rock Your LinkedIn Profile