Stanford's Career Planning Handbook, Section 6 - Resumes/Cover Letters2 4 Stanford Career Development Center RESUMES/COVERLETTERS RESUMES/COVER LETTERS RESUMES A resume is a brief summary of your qualifications, education, and experiences relevant to your job search objective. The purpose of a resume is to obtain an interview. Employers will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume; therefore, the information must be conveyed in a clear, well-organized st
