Engage in career development
Are you looking for opportunities to gain experience in career areas related to your degree? Do you know how to find an internship, research position, or other opportunity to use what you learned in class in real world settings?
Whether you are ready to send your CV, or are writing your first resume, think about ways to build relationships with people who can support you at any stage of your career.Engage in these topics to get started.
Job search & networking materials
Resumes Resumes
Think of your resume as a living document that is continually updated as you gain experience or choose to look for different types of opportunities. Each version of your resume should reflect your personal brand or professional identity.
Cover letters Cover letters
A cover letter (also called a letter of introduction or letter of application) should be submitted to a specific position along with a resume.
Curriculum vitae (CV) Curriculum vitae (CV)
In the United States, a curriculum vita, often called a CV or vita, is used when applying for academic and research positions, fellowships, and grants.
Portfolios and work samples Portfolios and work samples
A professional portfolio highlights a collection of your best professional and academic work, providing documentation of your skills, experience and training. Portfolios are a great way for job seekers in all career fields to stand out.
Social media profiles Social media profiles
In today's digital age, your online presence can be a powerful tool in your job search and professional networking strategy.
Job search strategies
Job search strategies Job search strategies
You will have several jobs in your lifetime. Some jobs might be just for the paycheck. Other jobs are an important part of your career journey. Landing a great internship is also important to your career journey.
Finding and applying for jobs Finding and applying for jobs
Resources for finding and applying for jobs including information about staffing agencies and recruiters and how to prioritize self-care while job searching.
Making connections
Making connections Making connections
This page will help manage your networking skills to support your career planning as a CEHD student and graduate. It provides practical networking tips like how to introduce yourself and how to follow up with contacts.
Informational interviews Informational interviews
An informational interview is a meeting with an experienced professional focused on gathering information about a career or job you are interested in, and/or learning more about a particular career field.
Social capital Social capital
Social capital recognizes the value of the relationships you build throughout your personal and career life. These connections are valuable not only for the opportunities they offer but also for the support and guidance they provide along the way.
Work references Work references
If you make it far enough in the interview process, an employer will check your references. Your job references are people you ask to endorse the skills and qualifications on your resume and cover letter.
Job interviews
Job interviews Job interviews
Navigating the job market involves understanding that different types of employers have distinct processes for recruiting, evaluating and hiring new employees.
High impact activities
High impact activities: Setting the stage for your career High impact activities: Setting the stage for your career
Engaging in high-impact practices, such as internships, research, and leadership roles in clubs, is crucial for all students.