The Career Management Center is in the process of developing a series of online tutorials that cover the basics of what you should know when looking for a job. Grab a cup of coffee, a notepad and pen, and a comfortable chair and join Melissa Luna, Career Services Manager at the College of Business, as she guides you through what you need to know for your job search.

Current tutorials:

Chronological Resumes
Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Recent Graduates
Your job application consists of two key elements, your cover letter and your resume. This tutorial looks at resumes: what information is important; how long should it be; what do you do if you don't have very much experience; what do you do if you have too much; how do I use one to sell my skills to an employer? Melissa walks you through this critical piece of preparing your application.




The Cover Letter
Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Recent Graduates
Your job application consists of two key elements, your cover letter and your resume. This tutorial looks at cover letters: what should be included, and what should not; what are some key strategies for success and their corresponding pitfalls; how do you put your best foot forward; and who should you address it to anyway? Join Melissa as she helps you build skills in this critical area.




Networking
Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Recent Graduates
85% of the jobs and internships you find will come through your social network (your friends, your friend's friends, your friend's aunt's neighbor). Developing the knowledge and skills to take advantage of this resource greatly increases your chances of success. Melissa covers the basics of networking in this session.




Competing in Challenging Economic Times
Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Recent Graduates
It's a tough market out there, but Melissa tells us that its not an impossible one. Knowing where to look, and how to be competive are only the first steps in finding work in these challenging economic times. What else do you need to know to be successful? Melissa will be your guide.




Interviewing
Intended Audience: Undergraduate and Recent Graduates
After a long search you finally get the call: the company of your dreams wants to interview you. Do you know what to say? Do you know what to wear? What kind of questions should you be asking them? And after its all said and done, what is the best follow-up strategy? Melissa covers all this and more.