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What Makes a Cover Letter Work

A strong cover letter doesn’t repeat your resume – it adds context, clarity, and fit.

But figuring out what makes a cover letter effective isn’t always straightforward.

To help make the process easier, check out 👉 Boost Your Career in 5 – Crack the Cover Letter Code, a practical guide that breaks the process down step by step so you can write a stronger, more effective cover letter without overthinking it.

It walks you through what to include, how to structure it, and …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Sign up for Travelers 2026 Actuarial Job Shadow Day

This event will showcase actuarial talent at Travelers. Students will have the opportunity to learn about both traditional and non-traditional P&C actuarial work while networking with actuaries at Travelers.

This event is geared towards undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

https://travelers.surveymonkey.com/r/DM6KQYPDeadline to sign up is September 14th!

By Melissa J. Sawyer
Melissa J. Sawyer Senior Associate Director/Operations Manager, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Your Resume Gets Seconds – Not Minutes

Resumes get noticed when they’re clear, polished, and tailored. Is yours?

Recruiters often spend less than 10 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether to keep reading – or move on. That means you only have a few seconds to make a strong first impression.

To help you stand out, check out 👉 Boost Your Career in 5 – Refresh Your Resume, a focused guide designed to help you improve clarity, avoid common mistakes, and strengthen how you present your experience.

The goal …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Deloitte Salesforce Bootcamp – Apply By Sept. 11

The Salesforce Bootcamp

Deloitte Digital’s Salesforce Academy is hosting the Salesforce Bootcamp, a free two-

part Salesforce training, where Deloitte’s certified professionals will prepare 30 select

attendees to take the Salesforce Administrator Certification.

The Salesforce Bootcamp will consist of two 4-hour sessions held in September

within two days, just in time for campus recruitment. These sessions will be taught by

leaders in Salesforce from across Deloitte, enabling you to get to know and connect

with multiple Deloitte subject matter experts …

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Net Impact Boston (NIB) is the local chapter of Net Impact, a global association formed to mobilize professionals to use their …

PURPOSE

The University Career Center wants all students to be successful regardless of their financial circumstances. The closet will provide …