Resumes and Cover Letters

Resume Resources to get you started.
 If you have never written a resume or have not updated your resume in a while - or you are looking for information about other types of resumes -- 









Cover Letter Resources to get you started.


 Your covering letter may be a key marketing tool and you would like to make certain that you simply are writing a dynamic covering letter that draws the interest of potential employers. 


Obtain critiques of your resume and canopy letters from members of your network.

 Because the evaluation of resumes and cover letters are so subjective, your best bet is to show your drafts to as many people as possible -- family, professors, career experts, former employers, etc. -- and ask for their feedback.

Post your resume on the Internet 

there are just so many opportunities to have your resume seen that you should at least take advantage of some of these resources.










 Interviewing



Learn to Research Companies. 
One of the secrets of great interviewing is knowing something about the company where you are looking for a job. It's amazing how far a little information can go in creating a positive Impression. 
How do you find that information? Check out the resources wit

Practice, Practice, Practice. How do you get better at interviewing? By repeated preparation and interviews.
 Here are some avenues to gain more experience and practice.

Mock Interviews.

 Most college career centers provide opportunities for students to participate in practice interviews with a career counselor.
 Besides the experience of the actual interview, you will also get some detailed feedback about your interviewing strengths and weaknesses. 









On-campus Interviews.

 Numerous companies visit college campus to recruit graduating seniors, and while we are not advocating participating in any and all interviews,
 you should definitely take the opportunity to interview with some of these companies and gain more confidence and experience. 

Lists of Frequently Asked Questions. 

There are many lists of typical questions interviewers ask and what you need to do is get a hold of one of these lists and prepare your responses. You can find such a list  to gain Confidence and Enthusiasm.

These two attributes are key to successful interviews.

 Career Services


Register.
 You're not going to get anywhere until you register with the career services office at your college.


Services. 
There you'll find all sorts of resources and help in preparing for a successful job search, including help with your cover letter and resume, interviewing help, on-campus recruiting, and many other services.






On-campus Recruiting.
 Only a small number of all companies recruit on college campuses, but you still may find some gems there so make sure you follow the announcements -- and then sign up for interviews with companies that interest you.