Career Preparation

Information contained in this area will help you prepare yourself to enter the workforce. You can learn how to prepare your Employment Documents, participate in Mock Interviews and receive feedback, or complete a more detailed online Career & Job Search course.
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Employment Documents

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Mock Interviews

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Online Career and Job Search Modules

Build Your Resume

Resume and Cover Letter Guidelines

Resume

  • Beating the Bots
  • Resume Writing
  • Blank Resume Template - Version 1 (.rtf) & Version 2 (.rtf) (Downloadable in MS Word)
  • Resume Do's and Don'ts (.pdf)
  • Powerhouse Buzzwords (.pdf)
  • Self-Descriptive Words (.pdf)

  • Sample Automotive Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Building Maintenance Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Business Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Computer Information System (.pdf)
  • Sample Early Childhood Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Dental Hygiene Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Dental Assisting Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Graphic Design Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Human Services Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Medical Reimbursement and Coding Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Nuclear Engineering Technology Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Nursing Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Respiratory Therapy Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Surgical Tech Resume (.pdf)

  • Sample Career Change Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Plain Text Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Keyword Searchable Resume (.pdf)
  • Sample Veteran Resume (.pdf)

Thanks to a partnership with Resume Target (www.resumetarget.com), a professional resume writing service, we are pleased to offer access to career related information and resume templates HERE

Tips for Applying Online

Cover Letter

References

  • Gathering Employment References (.pdf)
  • Sample References Form (.pdf)
  • Letter of Recommendation Guidelines (.pdf)

Interviewing Tips

20 of the Most Commonly Asked Interview Questions
  1. "Tell me about yourself."
  2. "Why are you interested in working here?"
  3. "Tell me about your work experience." (or, "How does your work or college experience relate to the position we have here?")
  4. "Which experiences have been the most valuable to you and why?"
  5. "What are your strongest traits?" "Your weakest?"
  6. "What has been your greatest challenge?"
  7. "Describe a situation where you had a conflict with another individual, and how you dealt with it."
  8. "Describe your leadership style." (Appropriate for management positions).
  9. "In a particular leadership role you had, what was the greatest challenge?"
  10. "Give me an example of an idea developed that was creative or innovative?"
  11. "How have your educational and work experiences prepared you for this position?"
  12. "Give me an example of how you work with others."
  13. "How do you deal with pressure/stress?"
  14. "Tell me about a difficult decision you have made."
  15. "Give me an example of a situation in which you failed, and how you handled it."
  16. "What can you contribute to this company?"
  17. "What characteristics are most important in a good manager?" "How have you displayed one of these characteristics?"(Appropriate for management positions)
  18. "Are you willing to relocate or travel as part of your job?"
  19. "Describe an accomplishment that has given you the most satisfaction."
  20. "What are your future plans/goals?"
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