SIU Carbondale College of Business Career Guide

Tools for your Career Search.......................................................... 2 Networking Skills.......................................................................... 3 Researching Employers.................................................................. 4 Your Resume.................................................................................. 5 Chronological Resume Model........................................................ 7 Chronological Resume Sample. ..................................................... 8 Poor Resume Sample. .................................................................... 9 Effective Resume Sample............................................................. 10 Electronic and Scannable Resumes............................................... 12 Scannable Resume Sample........................................................... 13 Video Resumes............................................................................ 14 Cover Letters............................................................................... 15 Cover Letter Model. .................................................................... 16 Cover Letter Sample.................................................................... 17 Thank You Letter Model.............................................................. 18 Thank You Letter Sample............................................................. 19 How to Conduct an Online Job Search. ...................................... 20 Interview Preparation................................................................... 21 Business Etiquette........................................................................ 24 Career Fairs.................................................................................. 25 Evaluating Job Offers................................................................... 26 Employment Offers..................................................................... 27 From College to Career................................................................ 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS Inspiring Lives Transforming Business Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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