Career Services - Students

Resumes

• How to write a resume (Video)
• Resume do’s and don’ts (The Muse)
• Resume tips (Indeed)
• Resume examples (The Muse)
• Resume templates

Cover Letters

• How to create a cover letter (Video)
• Cover letter do’s and don’ts (Indeed)
• Cover letter tips (Glassdoor)
• Cover letter samples (The Muse)
• Cover letter templates

Job Applications

• How to fill out a job application (Indeed)
• Federal Job Applications (USA Jobs)

LinkedIn

• How to create a powerful LinkedIn profile (The Muse)
• Expand your network with LinkedIn (PDF)

How to Search

• Avoid Job Scams (Indeed)
• Job Search Websites
• Tips for job searching (Live Career)
• Tips for virtual career fairs (Handshake)

Handshake

Disclaimer

• Sign up to Handshake!
• Create a strong Handshake profile
• Using Handshake and LinkedIn

Internships

• Get the most out of your internship (Indeed)

Networking

• How to network your way to your next job (The Muse)
• Build your network (Indeed)

LinkedIn

• How to create a powerful LinkedIn profile (The Muse)
• How to use LinkedIn to find jobs (Video)
• Expand your network with LinkedIn (PDF)

Prepare/Practice

• Use Big Interview
• Tips and strategies to prepare for an interview (Indeed)

Professionalism

• Dress for success (Glassdoor)
• Professionalism do’s and don’ts (Balance Careers)

Negotiation

• How to navigate a conversation about salary (Career One Stop)

Elevator Pitch

• Sell yourself in 60 seconds or less (Balance Careers)

Got a job offer?

• Job offer next steps (Indeed)
• How to make the most of your first 30 days on the job (LinkedIn)

Resume Templates

• General resume template, with descriptions (PDF)
• General resume template (docx)
• Biology/Chemistry Science resume template (docx)
• Engineering resume template (docx)
• Nursing resume template (docx)

Cover Letter Templates

• Cover letter template (docx)

Additional Resources

• How to use templates that automatic resume scanners can read (Job Scan)
• Action verbs to use in your resume (PDF)