Career Development Resources
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Career Development Resources for Effective Job Searching and Beyond
The resources listed on these pages will help you prepare for a productive and effective job search as well as enhance your career development efforts.
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A comprehensive guide published by the 91´«Ã½ Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment.
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Career Assessments
Resources to help you determine your strengths.
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Cover Letters
Resources for guidelines and examples of effective cover letters.
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General Career Advice
General resources such as how to impress a new employer, dressing for success, working a career fair, etc.
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Interviewing
Articles on improving interview skills, including how to manage different types of interviews, how to answer tough questions, etc.
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Job Search Strategies
Information on things you should know about job hunting and the process, how to find a job with the federal government, and other job search strategies.
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Virtual Professional Development Presentations
Great resources on career advancement. Podcast series posted; Links to webinars included; PowerPoint presentations on creating resumes, etc.
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Networking
Articles on why to network and how to do it effectively to meet your career goals.
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Professional Portfolios
Resources on developing professional portfolios using various media formats.
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Resumes
Resources for guidelines for preparing effective resumes, as well as examples.
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Articles on effective ways to negotiate salary offers..
91´«Ã½ Conference-Related Resources
91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center
Details on 91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center during the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter and Annual Conferences. Check this page often, as it will be updated regularly as we get closer to the conference.
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Conference Workshops
Details of programs and workshops being held at the upcoming 91´«Ã½ Conference that may be of interest to job seekers. Includes links to sign up for career counseling and resume review help.
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Recruiters at Conference
Recruiters who will be onsite in the JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center at the upcoming 91´«Ã½ conference.
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If you have questions or suggestions about the content in the Career Development Resources section, please contact 91´«Ã½ HRDR.
Revised July 2020