Career Development Center

Resources and Downloads

Here you’ll find resources to help you utilize the Career Development Center and useful examples to aid you as you begin creating the documents you will use to apply for jobs.

Basic Application and Interview Materials

• Sample Cover Letter
• Chronological Resume
• Reference Sheet Sample
• Interview Questions Sample
• Writing a Thank-You Letter

How to…

• Career Fair Preparation
• Virtual Career Fair Tips
• Choosing a Major
• Choosing Your References
• Creating a Cover Letter
• Creating a Personal Statement
• Creating an Elevator Speech
• Interview Guidelines
• Portfolios
• Resume Checklist
• How to Create Resume Bullet Point Statements 
• Tips for Networking
• Tips for Using Social Media
• Writing a Thank-You Letter

General Resumes

• Action Verbs
• Chronological Resume
• Combination Resume
• Federal Resume
• Freshman Year Resume
• Functional Resume
• Reference Sheet Sample
• Resume Builder Instructions Through Humanesources
• Resume Checklist
• Other Combination Resume

Major Specific Resumes

• Accountancy Resume
• Anthropology Resume
• Business Administration Sample Resume
• Business Admin Economics Specialization Sample Resume
• Business Admin CIS Specialization Resume 
• Chemistry Resume
• Civil Engineering Resume
• College Student Personnel Administration Resume
• Elementary Education Resume
• Nursing Resume
• Pre Pharmacy Resume
• Public Health Resume
• Secondary Education Resume
• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction Management
• Pre Engineering
• Social Work

Cover Letter

• Creating a Cover Letter
• Sample Cover Letter
• Cover Letter Job Description Sample

Curriculum Vitae

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) Resume
• Pharmacy CV Sample

Job Search, Networking, and Social Media

• Building Your Professional Image and Network
• Job Search Resources
• Job Search Resources for Alumni
• Tips for Negotiating Salary
• Tips for Networking
• Tips for Using Social Media
• Virtual Etiquette 

Interviewing

• Illegal Interview Questions
• Informational Interview Questions
• Interviewing for Prospective Teachers
• Interview Guidelines
• Virtual Interview Guidelines
• Interview Questions Sample
• Professional Attire
• Questions for Employers
• Thank-You Letter Sample
• Writing a Thank-You Letter

Mentor Program

• Mentee Fact Sheet

Additional Resources

• 4 Year Plan
• Employment Scamming
• A Career Planning Course For Parents - NACE 2023
• Career Readiness Competencies Modules Instructions - Must discuss with your Career Counselor