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Resumes

Carefully crafted resumes are your key to obtaining invitations to interviews. Resumes should be tailored to the positions for which you are applying. Here are some useful tools to assist you.

Curriculum Vitaes

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a typical requirement for applying to graduate school. Also many employers, especially in academia will request a curriculum vitae over a resume and there are very distinct differences between the two. Continue reading to learn more.

Cover Letters

During the job search process is it extremely important to always include a cover letter along with your resume. The cover letter gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself, express your interest in a position, offer extra information to the employer and show your personality. Continue reading to learn more.

Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of "show and tell" items, that provide physical evidence of your achievements. Read on to learn how to make one and how to present one to an employer during an interview.

Thank You Letters

Wall Street Journal: Write a Thank-You Letter That Helps Clinch an Offer

 

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Career Goals

Identifying your skills, interests & abilities.

 



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