Resume and CV Development
Get help writing a resume or CV that stands out to employers.
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Drop In Hours
Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5
Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Application Materials
Cover Letter Writing
Learn how to write a cover letter that shows your interest in and fit for a position.
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Workshops & Events
Salary Negotiation Workshops
$tart $mart salary negotiation workshops provide students who are approaching the job market with the knowledge and skills to negotiate salaries and benefits so that they receive fair and realistic compensation when they enter the job market.
Tools & Services
Career Center
Services for graduate students up to a year after graduation. Resources include drop-in hours, one-on-one career appointments, job fairs and web resources for finding jobs outside of academia.
My Next Move Website
Explore career options with this free resource from the US Department of Labor.
Beyond Academe Website
This site helps graduate historians learn about their career options outside of academia. While the information is focused on historians, graduate students in other disciplines may find it useful as well.
Printouts
Job Search Plan Printout
The typical job search takes six to nine months and requires a lot of time and energy. This printout will make the process less overwhelming and a little easier to understand.
Identifying Personality Qualities Printout
How do you talk about yourself to a potential employer? Use this printout to identify your best qualities to mention in interviews and cover letters.
Transferrable Skills Printout
Which skills do you have and which ones do you need to develop? Use this printout to identify ways in which your skills can be marketed to employers and used in interviews and cover letters.