How to Create a Resume: Part 1

Here's a quick and simple guide to creating an effective resume that allows you to communicate your skills, contributions, and experiences to employers. Click here if you'd like to see a few examples before reading this guide. 1. Two Resume Types Decide the resume style you prefer to use, based on the message you want …

Before the Career Fair: Getting Ready

Planning on attending a career fair? Here's what you need to bring and what to practice. Step 1: Revise Your Resume Make sure your resume has all your latest experiences, certifications, and skills Come to the CCO during drop-in hours (M-F, 10am-4pm) and optimize you resume structure and phrasing for the job market. Check out …

How to Write a Cover Letter

A cover letter is a job application document that is sent along with your resume to a prospective employer to indicate your interest in a position. Click here for a cover letter example you can refer to while reading this guide. Purpose Identifies the position for which you are applying. Indicates your interest in the …

How to Prepare for an Interview

Congratulations! You have gotten through the application process and your hard work has finally paid off. The next step is to go back and read the interview offer carefully and send an email, thanking your contact for the invitation and accepting the offer to interview. Depending on how your contact wants to interview you, you …

Meeting Recruiters – The Perfect Handshake

First impressions are critical. Your first few seconds of interaction with a recruiter will likely effect how the recruiter perceives you throughout your interaction and handshakes can make or break first impressions. Here's your guide the perfect handshake. 1. Introductions First - Extend Your Voice Before Your Hand If you're initiating an introduction with a recruiter (or anyone for …