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Effective Job Hunting Techniques

This page contains material that will assist you in obtaining a job. It contains three powerpoint/video presentations: how to prepare a cover letter, how to prepare a resume, and tips on interviewing. To use the presentation to best advantage you should print out the “handouts” and samples that accompany it.

Additionally, this section in Links offers links to sites out on the internet of use.


Preparing a Resume

The Cover Letter

Discusses key aspects of the cover letter including personal information, the body of the cover letter, and closing.

Video Presentation

 

The Resume

Identifies various examples of how to prepare the various sections of a resume including personal information, educational background, work history, volunteer experience, professional affiliations and references.

Video Presentation

Interviewing

Interviewing: Part I

Provides a basic overview of the interview process exploring the purpose and character of the interview; things to do and things not to do in the interview .

Interviewing: Part II

Provides an overview of how to prepare for the interview, the types of interview situations, and potential challenges faced in the interview process.

Video Presentation I

Video Presentation II