Congrats! Passion

action tools If you’re reading this message, then you’ve decided to undertake the job search process. Some of you may be well on your way down your chosen career path. For others, you may still be deciding which path to choose, or perhaps you’re rethinking your career. Wherever you are in the career planning process, this guide can help. Finding a summer job, co-op, internship, or full-time position is more than securing employment. It is a process of discovery, exploration, commitment and ac ion. This is not a process that can be completed successfully without careful thought and reflection. However, the time you commit will not go unrewarded. By following this guide and utilizing the services offered through the Career Center you can discover what you love to do and have a passion for, what energizes and motivates you, and how to further develop your skills and talents. tips Once you have made those discoveries, this guide can assist you in gaining the tools needed to complete a job search or graduate school application. It’s designed to take you step-by-step through today’s job search process and contains examples for writing: • resumes, • cover letters, • and other pieces of professional communication. It also has advice regarding: • finding an internship, • practicum or full-time position, • interviewing tips, and advice for those considering grad school. Remember, we’re here to help you through this journey. Contact our office if you have any questions and take advantage of the many services that we offer exclusively to you, our students and alumni. Best of luck! University Career Center Staff 5 6 our services 12 major exploration 20 how to network 30 gaining experience 40 graduate/professional school 48 how to find a job 60 writing resumes and CVs 100 the interview 118 the job offer- how to say “yes ” or “no ” professionally 126 moving on tip