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Career and Job Search Resource Guide
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Message from Fran Schmidt, Director of the Career Services Center

This comprehensive resource guide was prepared by the Career Services Center to assist students and alumni with all aspects of the career and job search process. It includes resume and portfolio formats, graduate school time frames, interviewing basics, and internship information. Career Services Center staff also welcome you to schedule individual appointments.

Getting Started

Messages to Students from the Administration and Departments
· D'Youville's President
· Academic Affairs
· Career Discovery Program
· Liberal Arts
· Nursing
· Occupational Therapy
· Physician Assistant
· Physical Therapy
Career Services Center – Services
CSC Schedule of Events

Tips and Checklists for all class levels
· Freshman
· Sophomore
· Junior
· Senior
· Graduate

Special Programs & Services

Freshman Challenge Program (PDF)
Alumni Networking Program (PDF)
Networking
Preparing for your Alumni Networking Appointment
Networking Feedback (PDF)
Job Market Realities

Creating Your Resume

Resume Creation Worksheets 1-3 & Tips for all majors (PDF)
Sample Resume Buzzwords and phrases for all majors
Sample Cover Letter Format
Cover Letter Tips

Education
· Teaching Resume Format Sample
· Education Buzzwords
· Tips for the Interview
· Employment Websites for Teaching

Business
· Business Resume Format Sample
· International Business Resume Format Sample
· Business Buzzwords

Health Sciences
· Health Science Resume Format Sample
· Healthcare Buzzwords

Liberal Arts
· Sample Teaching Resume Format
· Liberal Art Buzzwords

Specialized Resume Format Samples

Basic Resume
Dietetics Resume
Information Technology
Liberal Arts
Math/Natural Science
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Registered
Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant (Option Format I)
Physician Assistant (Option Format II)
Physical Therapy

Doctoral Candidate

Curriculum Vitae

Who Needs a Portfolio?

Who needs a Portfolio?
Portfolio Tips
What Should be included in a Professional Portfolio?
Why do I need a Professional Portfolio?
Portfolio Outlines by Major
· Business (PDF)
· Education (PDF)
· Health-Related (PDF)
· Liberal Arts (PDF)

Preparing for Internships/Graduate School

How to Prepare for Internships

Preparing for Graduate School
Graduate Application Process
· Medical School and Law School Application Tips
· Preparation for Applying to Veterinary Medical School (PDF)
· Preparing for Applying to Dental School (PDF)
· Preparation for Applying to Medical School (PDF)

Job Search Strategies

Advantages of Community Service
How to Research Employers
Resource and Informational Web Sites

Sample Post Card Request for Application and Employer Information
Internet Job Search - Facts and Advice
· Introduction
· Sending Online Resumes and Cover Letters
· Online Recruiters

Interviewing Tips and Advice

Interviewing Tips and Advice
Preparing Questions to ask during an Interview
Dealing with Illegal Questions
Questions most often asked
Common Interviewing Errors
Behavioral Interviewing
Sample Post-Interview Thank You
Sample Job Rejection Thank You



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