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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 a job search. It's organized along a job search timeline continuum. Many topics and samples are available as a PDF for you to print out.

Before Starting Your Search
Resume Writing | Resumes and Technology
Portfolio Preparation

Starting Your Search
Job Search Strategies -- Getting Started, Follow Up, Phone Tips
Company Research
Networking

Applying For a Job
Letters to Employers -- Cover Letters, Thank you
Intro to Interviewing | Interview Questions | Types of Interviews

Accepting An Offer
Evaluating Offers
Salary Negotiation
Salary Data

Career Fair Preparation
Working a Career Fair

Handouts and Guides
Download as a PDF any of our helpful job search handouts, page-turning handbooks, mind-expanding resume and cover letter samples and more. (A free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to download).

Job Search Handouts (PDF)
Are You Ready for a Behavioral Interview?
Career Fairs
Company Research
Co-op Timeline
Correspondence
Day of the Interview
Dress for Success
E-Mail Manners
Evaluating Offers & Negotiation
Information for International Students
Interview Preparation
Job Search Strategies
Job Search Strategies: Pros and Cons
Key Dates for Co-op Students
Networking and Informational Interviews
Portfolios
Resume Writing
The Art of Negotiating
Tips for Graduating Students
Top Ten Pitfalls in Resume Writing

Transferable Skills
Using Professional Associations
Your Internet Presence: A Self-audit for Job Seekers
Want An International Co-op?

Sample Letters
Acceptance Letters
Application – cover letters

Follow Up After Meeting
Informational Interviewing letter
Letters of Inquiry – cover letters
Networking
Prospecting Letter – cover letter (called cold call letter)
Rejecting an Offer
Thank You

Sample Resumes By College
Applied Science and Tech
Business
MBA resumes

Computing and Info Sciences
Engineering
Imaging Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts
Science

Resume Formats

Co-op Related Materials
Co-op Handbook -- general
COB Co-op Report Guidelines

Post Grad Plans Suvery
Please report your job or plans after graduation. This helps us to gather grouped data for you to use when considering a job offer.

Online Resource Lists (pdf)
We have gathered helpful sites related to job searching and careers:
Art, Design & Crafts
Business
Computing - GCCIS
Criminal Justice
Engineering
Engineering Technology
MBA Resources
Packaging Science
Print Media
Prof & Tech Communications Psychology
Public Policy
Science
Social Work

Guides
RIT Job Zone Guide -- a comprehensive guide
RIT Job Zone Quick Guide
RIT Job Zone Search Agents
RIT Job Zone Career Fair Guide

Job Search Guide -- resource for graduating students


WetFeet Career Resource Site and WetFeet Insider Guides
A ccess these award-winning guides free-of-charge is available on the main student and alumni pages of our site. By utilizing Wetfeet, you'll be able to conduct in-depth research on companies, careers and industries while also receiving expert career advice. Download Insider Guides which cover such career topics as Entertainment and Sports, Human Resources, Investment Banking, Non-Profits, Biotech and more.

CareerSearch Guides
We have secured access for RIT students and alumni to this excellent company research site. Here is a guide about Targeting Your Specialty or Targeting Companies.

Student Newsletter
Spring 2008: How To End Your Co-op On A Good Note | My Co-op Experience | YouTube Contest | Turning Your Co-op Into A Full-time Job | Spring Co-op Factoids | Get Out Of The House | The Co-op Kitchen