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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