As the school year comes to a close, job season is upon us. We talk about ways to make sure your resume and cover letter are up to par before taking the plunge.

Full show notes

Things mentioned in this episode:

Tom on Instagram

Martin on Instagram

Learning to Learn video with Neil deGrasse Tyson

How to Write a Resume

7 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid

How to Write a Cover Letter

Tom’s Resume

Powlyglot

MindSnacks

BuiltWith

StackShare

Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40)

Slack

McKinsey

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Timestamps:

0:05:39 - Martin's photography on Instagram

0:16:52 - What to put in a resume and showing interest in a job

0:24:53 - The education section

0:29:38 - The work experience section

0:32:44: - Listing your achievements instead of your duties

0:37:17 - Showcasing your technical skills

0:43:32 - How to make sure your resume isn't ignored

0:47:39 - Writing cover letters

0:54:01 - Conclusion

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