Job Seeker Resources

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 8:00am

The Job Search Packet

Getting started can be the hardest part of the job search. Doing some research ahead of time, will prepare you to be more successful in your job search. Find helpful tips and resources to improve your job search.

Various Sample Letters

While your resume is a summary of your credentials, letters can be an effective marketing tool and neccesary tools in your job search. Here is a step-by-step explanation and examples of how-to-write a cover letter, thank you letter, follow up letter, and acceptance letter.

Resume

A resume is a summary of background, skills and qualifications, which is sent to employers for review. Consider it your personal marketing brochure with the goal of gaining the employer's attention and to giving them the information they need to bring you to the next step in the hiring process, an interview. See examples from several industries presented in chronological functional and combination resumes.

Interview Techniques

Preparation is an important part of the interview process. The time you spend preparing prior to the interview will be time well spent in your job search process. The following are some tips on what you can do to prepare yourself before, during, and after a job interview.