Professional Headshots
Our photo station in Rogers 101 offers industry-quality headshots for LinkedIn, portfolios, and applications. Drop in Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or email careercenter@flsouthern.edu to schedule.
Resumes and Interview Prep
How you present yourself often matters as much as where you apply. This page has the
templates, the practice, and the people who will tell you honestly whether what you’ve
written is working.
Here's Your First Job Toolkit
You don't have to figure out how to present yourself from scratch. Resume templates and samples written in the language of your major, a breakdown of what makes a cover letter land, practice interviews with real recruiters where the stakes are zero and the feedback is honest, a headshot that doesn't look like a cropped group photo, and a closet full of professional clothes you can access.
Use what you need. Come back for the rest when you need it.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Your resume and cover letter are usually the first impression an employer gets. The goal is simple: get them to read the resume, the cover letter, and get yourself the interview.
Cover Letters
Cover letters say the things a resume can’t: why you want this role, why you want this company, and what you bring that isn’t on the page.
Three or four short paragraphs:
- The opening. Why you’re writing and the role you’re applying for.
- The pitch. Two or three reasons you’re a strong fit, with specific examples.
- The connection. Why this company, this team, this role?
- The close. A clear next step.
Resumes
What Makes a Strong Resume
- One page, usually. Unless you have significant work experience or you’re in a field that expects more, keep it to a single page. Recruiters scan; they don’t read.
- Lead with impact, not duties. “Increased event attendance by 40 percent” lands harder than “responsible for event marketing.” Quantify when you can.
- Tailor it for each application. Generic resumes get generic results. Match the language in your resume to the language in the job description.
- Proofread, then have someone else proofread. Typos are the easiest reason for a recruiter to move on. A career coach will catch what you missed.
Start With a Template
Templates save you time and help you avoid the formatting mistakes that send resumes to the bottom of a pile. Use one as a starting point, then make it yours.
First-Year Resume Template - for students with limited work experience
General Resume Template - for upperclassmen with internships, jobs, and leadership experience
Sample Resumes by Major
The strongest resumes are written in the language of the field. A nursing resume
reads differently from a marketing resume, which reads differently from a chemistry
resume. These samples show how to frame your coursework, projects, internships, and
skills.
Download the Professional Development Guide
If your major isn’t here, ask a career professional for examples that match your field.
What Makes a Strong Resume
- One page, usually. Unless you have significant work experience or you’re in a field that expects more, keep it to a single page. Recruiters scan; they don’t read.
- Lead with impact, not duties. “Increased event attendance by 40 percent” lands harder than “responsible for event marketing.” Quantify when you can.
- Tailor it for each application. Generic resumes get generic results. Match the language in your resume to the language in the job description.
- Proofread, then have someone else proofread. Typos are the easiest reason for a recruiter to move on. A career coach will catch what you missed.
Interview Preparation
Interviewing is a skill, and like any skill, it improves with practice. Three ways to sharpen yours:
One-on-one interview prep. Work with a career coach who will walk you through what to expect, how to answer the tough questions, and how to stand out. Available year-round, whenever you need it.
Moc Interview Day. No-stakes practice with real recruiters from real companies. You’ll walk out with honest, actionable feedback you can use when it counts.
Career and Internship Expo. Central Florida’s top employers come to campus to meet Florida Southern students. Bring your resume, dress the part, and leave with leads.
Look the Part
Looking the part is part of feeling confident. Career Services makes it easy for every Moc to present their best self - at no cost.
The Clothing Closet
Professional attire in a range of sizes and styles, free to borrow whenever you need it. Interview, networking event, first day on the job.
Get In Touch
A career professional will review anything on this page with you, run a practice interview, or talk through how to present yourself for the role you want.
