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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