Prepare

Resume and Cover Letter 

The purpose of a resume is to convince employers to invite you for an interview. Cover letters, on the other hand, provide a detailed response about your accomplishments, experience, and skills. Download and check out our samples and tips in the document we’ve prepared for you to help you effectively communicate your skills to employers. 

• Resume
  • Learn how to build and format your resume
  • View sample general resume template
  • View sample resumes by program of study
• Cover Letter
  • View sample general cover letter
  • View sample cover letters by program of study

Resume and Cover letter
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Job Search Strategies

Conducting an effective job search requires that you utilize multiple search methods simultaneously to give yourself the best chance of landing a job. In the attached document, review some of the most popular job search methods, along with tips on how to navigate

• Online Search (The most job search common method) 
  • Upload your resume
  • Create job alert emails
  • Direct application to job openings

• Career Fairs
  • In person or online event to meet employers and recruiters for specific open positions

• Networking (essential to the job search process) 
  • Broadcast your job search goals to find prospective job opportunities

• Job search safely 
  • Growing trend of online job scams with fraudulent job postings
  • Carefully review all job postings and recruiter outreach
  • Make appointment with your Career Coach if you believe you have experienced fraud in your job search

Job Search Strategies
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Interview and Salary

The interview is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications align with the position and company. Download and review the attached document for tips and insights on how to

• Analyze the Job Description and Research the Employer 
  • Research and Follow companies on LinkedIn
• Prepare for Interviews 
  • Review your skills and qualifications 
  • STAR method 
  • Best Practices for Video/Phone Interviews
  • Post interview follow up
  • Email thank you notes 
• Negotiate Salary
  • Utilize salary.com or payscale.com to research salary market rate
  • Review  our “Negotiation Starter” script for conversation tips with employers

Interview and Salary
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