Job Search Tips
Managing through job changes and layoffs
If you have recently lost your job or are going through a career change, the links below offer practical advice on what you can do to protect yourself and make a purposeful transition:
- 11 Tips for Surviving a Furlough or Layoff
- Surviving a Layoff
- Ten Steps to Find a New Job
- Information about Unemployment Compensation
- Online Unemployment Compensation application
Developing Resumes
An up-to-date resume is an essential tool for advancing your career or finding a job. The links below provide information on developing or refining your resume as well as suggestions for getting your resume noticed.
- Writing a resume
- Resume Writing Tips
- Getting your resume noticed
- Tips for posting and emailing resumes
- Using keywords to make your resume stand out
Writing Effective Cover Letters
Good cover letters are an essential part of highlighting your experience and making your resume stand out. The following links provide tips for these introductory letters:
Job Interviews
Putting your best foot forward in job interviews requires planning and execution. The links below can help you overcome jitters, make a great first impression, and sell yourself effectively during interviews.
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