Job search skills
Need help finding job opportunities or applying for a job? Begin your job search by checking out our online resources on:
- Resumes and cover letters - Most employers spend 20 seconds or less scanning a resume. A well-organized and tailored resume and cover letter will stand out from the crowd.
- Informational interviews - Use informational interviews to talk with people in the working world, build a network of contacts and gain a better understanding of an occupation, field or industry.
- Interviews - Tell potential employers more about the skills, interests and qualifications that you'll bring to the job.
- Networking - Build your personal and professional networks to learn about career opportunities and stay connected.
- Writing a curriculum vitae (124KB PDF) - Often referred to as an “academic resume,” the curriculum vitae (CV) is a brief biographical resume of one’s educational and work background.
