Resources & Guides

Explore Your Path

Are you thinking about your future but not sure where to begin? Start here. This self-paced activity will give you greater clarity about your career plan and help you identify the next right thing for you to explore. After you dive in, make an appointment with a career adviser to chat about your next steps.

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Career Guides

How to Build a Resume (Google Doc)

How to Write & Format a Cover Letter (Google Doc)

Action Verb List for Resumes & Cover Letters (Google Doc)

Considerations If Using AI in Your Job Search (Google Doc)

Have a Peer Adviser Review Your Materials

Writing Your First Resume & Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae for Academic or Research Roles (Google Doc)

Resumes for Actors & Artists (Google Doc)

Resumes for Ada Comstock Scholars/Nontraditional Students (Google Doc)

Resumes for Student-Athletes (Google Doc)

Sample Science, Computer Science and Engineering Resumes (Google Doc)

Preparing for an Interview (Google Doc)

Borrow a Suit

Frequently Asked Interview Questions (Google Doc)

Frequently Asked Questions at Graduate School Interviews (Google Doc)

Questions to Ask Your Interviewer (Google Doc)

Schedule a Practice Interview

Tips for Interview Day (Google Doc)

What to Do After an Interview (Google Doc)

Informational Interviewing and the Art of Networking (Google Doc)

Guide to Finance Interviews (Google Doc)

Practice Your Interview Skills Online

Explore our playlist of videos about interviewing

Your Job Search (Google Doc)

Your Job Search Timeline (link to come)

Recruiting Timelines (Google Doc)

Understanding Job Offers (Google Doc)

Graduate School

Applying to Graduate School (PDF)
Graduate School Application Timeline & Checklist (Google Doc)
Frequently Asked Questions at Graduate School Interviews (Google Doc)

MBA Programs

Applying to MBA Programs (PDF)

Law Schools

Law School Application Process (PDF)
Law School Application Timeline & Checklist (Google Doc)

Housing & Rentals (PDF)

Budgeting For Your First Year Out of College (PDF)

Resumes & Cover Letters for Social Workers (PDF)

Job Search, Networking & Interviewing Tips for Social Workers (PDF)

Social Work Licensing (PDF)

Professional Development Webinars

The Office of Alum Relations invites students to attend their professional development webinars, where you can learn from alums and career experts on a variety of topics. Listen to past webinars in the Webinar Archive.

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