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Ready References

Whether trying to explore career options, write a cover letter and résumé, prepare for an interview, or even plan for graduate school, these ready references can assist you with answering a variety of your career development and job search questions.

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Getting Started
A1 Services for Current Students
A2 Services for Alumni
A3 4-Year Plan for Career Development
A4 Crash Course in Career Development (2 Year Plan)
Getting Assistance
B1 What Do You Need?
B2 Upcoming Events
Self Evaluation
C1 Self Assessment Reasons & Resources
C2 Questioning Yourself
C3 Top 10 Reasons to Hire Me
C4 Evaluating Your Grades
C5 Career Decision Making
Discovering Career Options
D1 Conducting Information Interviews
D2 All About Internships
D3 What Can I Do with a Major in...
Building A Great Resume
E1 Resume Content
E2 Resume Worksheet
E3 Resume Guidelines
E4 Resume Types
E5 Writing Career Objectives
E6 Skills Exercises
E7 Action Verbs & Positive Modifiers
E8 Scannable Resumes
E9 Curriculum Vita Writing
Writing Letters
F1 Types of Job Search Correspondence
F2 Cover Letter Formula and Samples
F3 Cover Letter Tips
F4 Sample Networking Letter
F5 Thank You Letter Tips and Sample
F6 Sample Letter of Refusal
F7 Sample Status of Inquiry Letter
F8 Sample Acceptance Letter
F9 Sample Withdrawal Letter
F10 Sample Letter of Resignation
F11 Sample Rejection Follow-up Letter
Interviewing
G1 Basic Interview Guidelines
G2 First Impressions in Job Interviews
G3 Interview Questions & Answers
G4 Legal and Illegal Questions
G5 Questions to ask in an Interview
G6 Eight Ways to Combat Rejection
G7 Salary Negotiation
G8 Mock Interview Preparation
G9 Behavioral Interviews
Doing Your Research
H1 Questions to Ask in Employer Research
H2 Resources to Use in Employer Research
H3 Researching a Company Online
H4 Resources in the Edmon Low Library
Searching for Jobs
I1 On-Campus Recruiting
I2 What To Do at a Career Fair
I3 Job Search Steps
I4 Learning About Job Opportunities
I5 Initiating Contact with an Employer
I6 Networking - What It Is & How To Do It
I7 Online Job Search
I9 Choosing References
I10 Impressing Recruiters
I11 Geographic Job Search
Available Resources
J1 Videos for Checkout
J2 Literature for Checkout
Continuing Education
K1 Graduate & Professional School Decisions
K2 Preparing for Graduate or Professional School
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