Kentucky State University Career Guide

Kentucky State University Career Guide

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Letter from the Associate Director of Career Planning and Placement Services

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Making the Transition

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Your 1st Day/Month on the Job

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Your First 3 Months on the Job

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Common Sense Rules

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How to Work a Career Fair

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Tools for Your Job Search

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Self-Evaluation Worksheet

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Networking: The Hidden Job Market

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Researching an Employer

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Writing an Effective Resume

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Sample Resumes

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Chronological Resume Model

10 Table of Contents Chronological Resume Sample 12 Functional Resume Model 20 21

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Functional Resume Sample

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Scannable Resumes

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Letter Writing

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Sample Cover Letter

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Sample Thank-you Letter

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Interviewing

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Traditional Questions

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Behavioral Questions

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Making the Most of Your New Job