Graduate students are often uncertain whether a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is most appropriate for their needs. In some cases, both may be necessary, depending upon your professional objective.
Preparing for the internship and job search is a process that begins early in your college career. Use this section as a resource for building and promoting your experience. Here’s how to get started
Exploring careers from a professional’s first-hand perspective is a valuable way to learn if a particular career is an option for you. Informational interviews are often underutilized opportunities to hear “real talk” about careers and to possibly expand your professional network.
Starting with the self-assessment process can give you more choices and increase your confidence that you are on the right career path.
Learn about careers by engaging in discussions with family, friends, faculty, and fellow students and through the following resources.
Review the following resume samples, organized by career interests, for assistance with developing your next resume.
Your resume is a marketing tool representing a very special product: you! It is a succinct outline of your knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and accomplishments relevant to your employment goals.
Knowledge is power in a negotiation. It's important to know your worth but it is even more important to know what potential counter-offer is realistic (based on your education, experience, and other factors).
Finding career satisfaction is more complex than simply identifying a major and an occupation. Have you wondered what is the “right” major for you, or if what you’re studying will lead to a satisfying career? Is the career you have in mind going to be fulfilling?
Whether you are following up after a career fair or applying for an internship/job, your correspondence with employers creates an impression and illustrates your communication skills.
Evaluating a job offer is more than just taking the job with the best salary. There are many factors to consider which will help inform your decision. Here are some key factors to consider in the process: