Resumes and More

Resources and Handouts

There are many things to do when preparing for your job or internship search. CALS Career Services offers both group workshops and individual support for your career preparation. See the events calendar for dates and times of workshops, or schedule an appointment.

You can also find web-based help using the links below.

• Creating a Resume
• Schedule a Resume Review
• Choosing References
• Writing Effective Cover letters
• Researching Companies
• Interviewing Successfully
• Researching Salaries
• Negotiating your salary
• Writing Thank You Letters 
• Sample Resume Book

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• Creating a Resume

  Tips on creating effective resumes

• Choosing References

  Select at least three references with direct knowledge of your job/work/professional performance who can provide honest, objective information about you.

• Writing Effective Cover Letter

  A COVER LETTER is: Tips for Writing Effective Cover Letters

• Resume Review

  Schedule a Career Advising Appointment Prepare for your individual appointment Before scheduling …

• Researching Companies

  Employers urge you to learn about their organizations/companies prior to interviewing for positions with them.

• Interviewing Successfully

  Interviewing Successfully The Interview Watch the Career Spot Video Download Cheat Sheet …

• Researching Salaries

  Check out the compiled salaries of 2009-10 B.S. graduates from several Colleges of Agriculture & Science in the Midwest.

• Negotiating Your Salary

  The salary question can be an awkward part of the job search process.

• Writing Thank You Letters

  ALWAYS write a thank you letter to the person with whom you communicated or provided you assistance during your job search whether it was an informational interview, a networking meeting, or an actual job interview.