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job search-related content

In order to be successful finding a job -- you need to equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge. Below are links to content related to finding a job. It's organized along a job search timeline continuum. Many topics and samples are available as a PDF for you to print out -- handy.

Attend a workshop or info session related to job searching or developing your career Fall Workshop Schedule PDF icon

Before Starting Your Search

Resume Writing
Portfolio Preparation
Changing Careers [recommended for alumni]
Your Internet Presence

Resume Samples:
Applied Science and TechnologyPDF icon
BusinessPDF icon
MBA resumesPDF icon
Computing and Info SciencesPDF icon
EngineeringPDF icon
Imaging Arts and SciencesPDF icon
Liberal ArtsPDF icon
SciencePDF icon

Starting Your Job Search

Job Search Strategies -- Getting Started, Follow Up, Phone Tips
Federal Job Search Strategies
Creative Industry Job Search
Company Research
Networking
Using Professional Associations
Working with Employment Agencies

RIT Job Zone Guide -- a comprehensive guide PDF icon

Applying For a Job

Letters to Employers -- Cover Letters, Acceptance, Withdrawal & Thank You Letters
Interviewing -- How to Prepare, What to Wear, Interview Questions, Types of Interviews
InterviewStream GuidePDF icon -- practice interviewing using a webcam and Interviewstream -- access is through link on the Job Zone main desktop page.

Sample Letters:
Acceptance LettersPDF icon
Application – cover lettersPDF icon
Follow Up After MeetingPDF icon
Informational Interviewing letterPDF icon
Letters of Inquiry – cover lettersPDF icon
NetworkingPDF icon
Prospecting Letter – cover letter (called cold call letter)PDF icon
Rejecting an OfferPDF icon
Thank YouPDF icon

Accepting a Job

Evaluating Offers & Salary Negotiation
Salary Data (grouped data collected from RIT students and graduates)
Relocation

Career Fair Preparation

Working a Career Fair

Recommended Sites, By Us -- For You

In addition to the job search content and helpful handouts, here is a great collection of web sites your program coordinator recommends:
Art, Design & Crafts PDF icon
Business PDF icon
Computing - GCCIS PDF icon
Criminal Justice PDF icon
Engineering PDF icon
Engineering Technology PDF icon
Math & Statistics Resources PDF icon
MBA Resources PDF icon
Packaging Science PDF icon
PrintPDF icon
Prof & Tech Communications, Psychology PDF icon
Public Policy PDF icon
Science PDF icon
Social Work PDF icon

Blogs

Career Coaching by Fortune 500 Recruiters http://www.sixfigurestart.com/blog/

CareerTV Videos

Here are videos created by CareerTV that we recommend
[Select from the drop-down different videos, by topic]

Resume Writing:

Interviewing:
 

Cover Letters: