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Career Resources
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The first step to any successful job search is careful self reflection and assessment of values, interests, and skills. By discovering who you are and what you want, you are better able to focus your career exploration and narrow your job search options.
Self assessment is the process of identifying what matters most to you, what you enjoy, and what you are good at. These attributes are usually divided into the categories of values, interests, and skills.
Values are those aspects in your life that you consider important and worthwhile. Click here to see a Values Exercise.
Interests are reflected in your activities and affinities. To identify your interests, make a list of all your hobbies, favorite topics of books or conversation, scientific or artistic activities, extracurricular activities, political causes, and/or favorite academic subjects.
One of the most important parts of the self assessment process is identifying your skills. Transferable skills are competencies learned in one environment that can easily be employed in other settings. Click here to see a Skill Exercise:
Additional information can be found at the Graduate College Career Services Office.
Job Search Information
The resources listed here are intended to help with certain aspects of the Job Search, including resume and curriculum vitae writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques.
The resume is often your first contact with a potential employer and gives you your first chance to make a favorable impression. Your resume should highlight the education, training, and experience that you would bring to the employer. More information on resume writing.
The curriculum vitae (CV) is a comprehensive statement of your educational background and your teaching and research experience. A CV should emphasize your strongest qualifications and should provide enough detail to stand up under intense scrutiny during a thorough reading. More information on CV writing.
The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to a potential employer and to demonstrate the fit between your background and the position for which you are applying. Use your cover letter to guide the employer's attention to the most relevant portions of your resume or CV and to explain how your particular experiences have provided you with the skills you need to be successful in the specific position. More information on cover letter writing.
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