Job Search Tips

Career Decision Making - This handout offers advice on making successful career decisions.

Crash Course - A plan for students who get a late start in career planning.

Evaluating Grades - Do grades really matter? Or is career success determined by a variety of factors?

Federal Government Options - Information on accessing the Federal Job Opportunities Board.

Four Year Plan for Career Development - Develop a four year plan to get you on the right career path.

Geographic Job Search - Information for locating a position in a specific geographical area.

Job Search Steps - This handout offers suggestions for the beginning steps of a job search.

Learning About Job Opportunities - Resources that help you identify potential employers and job openings.

Networking: What it is & How to do it - Information on how networking may lead to interviews and employment offers.

On Campus Recruiting - Handout describing how students may register with CareerConnections and take advantage of on-campus interviewing opportunities.

Online Job Search - Do you want to search for a job online but don't know where to start? This handout offers information on where to start looking.

Preparing for Graduate School - Common questions and information to consider if thinking about graduate school.

Professional School Preparation - Guidelines for continuing education after the completion of undergraduate studies.

Questioning Self - Unsure of the career path you want to take? This handout offers guidance in determining your future career goals.

Self Assessment - Information describing how career self-assessment is critical in the career planning process.

Successful Steps for your Job Search - Steps to take when exploring the job market.

Top Ten Reasons to Hire Me - A top ten list to help you identify your best qualities and skills.

 

Resumes, Cover Letters, References

Cover Letter Formula - Example handout on how to create a cover letter.

Cover Letter Tips - Do's and don'ts of cover letter writing.

Creating a Portfolio - Basic information regarding portfolios and why you may want to start thinking about creating your own.

Preparing a Vita - Explains differences between vitas and resumes. Also provides information on how to prepare a vita.

References - Emphasizes the importance of quality references and identifies basic reference guidelines.

Resume Content - Information regarding the basic content of your resume and how to make it unique.

Resume Guidelines - Provides guidelines for your resume that will help you present a professional impression to employers.

Resume Types - This handout provides information on the various types of resumes: chronological, functional, and combination chronological - functional.

Resume Worksheet - A worksheet designed to cover all important aspects of a resume.

Scannable Resumes - Need to scan your resume for a potential employer? Utilize this handout in order to maximize the readability of your resume.

Verbs, Modifiers, Qualities, & Skills - Provides a list of professional verbs, modifiers, qualities, and skills for your resume and cover letter.

Writing Career Objectives - This handout describes the purpose of the career objective on a resume and tips for writing the objectives.

Internships

All about Internships - This link offers answers to commonly asked questions regarding internships.

How to find an Internship - Listed in this handout are the basic steps for obtaining an internship.

Internship Checklist - A checklist designed to help you start looking for an internship.

Part-time Job Ideas - Ideas for when and how to look for a part-time job.

Career Fairs

Career Fair Tips - This page is designed to give you helpful suggestions and tips to make your experience at career fairs successful!

Questions for Representatives at Career Fairs - Stumped on what questions to ask employers? This handout offers possible questions you may want to ask.

Researching a Company

Questions to ask during Employer Research - Preparing to interview with a company? Use this handout to guide you through the steps of researching the company for the interview.

Researching a Company Online - Tips for researching a company online.

Resources for Employer Research - A list of resources and websites for employer research.

Interviewing

Asking Interview Questions - Potential questions to ask an employer during an interview.

Basic Interview Guidelines - This handout provides guidelines in order to help make your interview successful.

Behavioral Interview - This ready resource will prepare you for the behavioral interview by providing you with example questions and general information.

Dress for Success - Appearance really matters! Follow these dress guidelines in order to interview successfully.

First Impressions on Job Interviews - First impressions are critical! Make a good impression using these simple guidelines.

Impressing Recruiters - Helpful tips to strengthen your preparation for the interview and impress recruiters.

Informational Interviews - This ready resource offers seven steps to informational interviewing as well as possible interview questions.

Initiating Contact - Showing initiative is a powerful component in your job search. Check out this handout for tips on taking the first step.

Interview Questions and Answers - Common interviewing tips and questions.

Legal vs Illegal Questions - Explanations and examples of illegal interviewing questions.

Mock Interview Preparations - Nervous about interviewing? Check out this handout for information on how you may set up a mock interview with Career Services.

 

 

After the Interview

Combating Rejection - Everyone is faced with rejection at one time or another. Check out these suggestions on combatting rejection.

Comparing Job Offers - A chart designed to help you compare multiple job offers.

Salary Negotiation - This handout offers suggestions and planning advice regarding salary and benefit negotiation.

Withdrawal Letter - An example of a letter withdrawing your application for a position.