Career Development Resources
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Career Development Resources for Effective Job Searching and Beyond
The resources listed on these pages will help you prepare for a productive and effective job search as well as enhance your career development efforts.
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A comprehensive guide published by the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵOffice for Human Resource Development and Recruitment.
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Career Assessments
Resources to help you determine your strengths.
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Cover Letters
Resources for guidelines and examples of effective cover letters.
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General Career Advice
General resources such as how to impress a new employer, dressing for success, working a career fair, etc.
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Interviewing
Articles on improving interview skills, including how to manage different types of interviews, how to answer tough questions, etc.
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Job Search Strategies
Information on things you should know about job hunting and the process, how to find a job with the federal government, and other job search strategies.
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Virtual Professional Development Presentations
Great resources on career advancement. Podcast series posted; Links to webinars included; PowerPoint presentations on creating resumes, etc.
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Networking
Articles on why to network and how to do it effectively to meet your career goals.
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Professional Portfolios
Resources on developing professional portfolios using various media formats.
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Resumes
Resources for guidelines for preparing effective resumes, as well as examples.
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Articles on effective ways to negotiate salary offers..
ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵConference-Related Resources
ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵJobLIST Placement and Career Development Center
Details on ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵJobLIST Placement and Career Development Center during the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter and Annual Conferences. Check this page often, as it will be updated regularly as we get closer to the conference.
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Conference Workshops
Details of programs and workshops being held at the upcoming ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵConference that may be of interest to job seekers. Includes links to sign up for career counseling and resume review help.
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Recruiters at Conference
Recruiters who will be onsite in the JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center at the upcoming ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵconference.
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If you have questions or suggestions about the content in the Career Development Resources section, please contact ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵHRDR.
Revised July 2020