An important aspect of your career development is learning how to tell your story effectively. During various times of your academic and professional career, you will need to present yourself to potential members of your career network, prospective employers, undergraduate, graduate and/or professional school admissions committees, and several others. The most common ways are through your resume/CV, cover letter, networking efforts, and various types of interviews.
The Career Services Center has developed the following career guides to help you craft your story. Give yourself plenty of time to create and refine your story. It is important to make a positive impression on those who might receive your resume/CV and cover letter and meet with you.
Career Industry General Information
- Arts, Media, and Entertainment Area of Interest
- Education and Early Childhood Education Area of Interest
- Health and Wellness
- People and Society Area of Interest
- STEM Area of Interest
- Cloud Computing
- General Information
Tailored Student Resources
- Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Dreamers/Undocumented Students
- International F-1 Students
- Veterans or Active/Reserved Military
Informational Interviews
- What is an Informational Interview and How to Conduct One?
- Sample Informational Interview Questions
- Sample Informational Interview Script
Cover Letters
- Arts, Media, and Entertainment Area of Interest
- Education and Early Childhood Education Area of Interest
- People and Society Area of Interest
- STEM Area of Interest
- General Information
- Pre Law and Law Pathway
Networking
- Arts, Media, and Entertainment Area of Interest
- Networking Your Way into a Internship
- Networking Your Way into a Job
Resumes
- Accounting
- Arts, Media, and Entertainment Area of Interest
- Education and Early Childhood Education Area of Interest
- General Information
- Health and Wellness
- People and Society Area of Interest
- Pre Law and Law Pathway
- STEM Area of Interest
Portfolios
References and Letters of Recommendation
- General Guidelines
- Education and Early Childhood Education Area of Interest
- Health and Wellness
- People and Society Area of Interest
- Pre Law and Law Pathway
- STEM Area of Interest
Interview Preparation
- Dressing for Success - What to Wear to an Interview
- Education and Early Childhood Education Area of Interest
- General Information and Sample Interview Questions
- People and Society Area of Interest
- Pre Law and Law Pathway
- STEM Area of Interest
Additional Resources
- Follow us on Social Media because we often posts tips and videos related to the career guide information found above.
- Don't forget that you can also schedule an appointment with the Career Services Center to help you with resumes, portfolios, cover letters, interview preparation, etc.
- Find ways to gain experience, by visiting Career Resources for Students and check out the sections on Gain Experience and Get Hired