Career Resources

An effective resume showcases your experience in such a way that it motivates an employer to contact you to schedule an interview. Your resume should reflect how your education and experiences fit and exceed the requirements for the position to which you’re applying. Think of your resume as a marketing tool that communicates the value you will bring to the employer. 

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/create-a-resume/

Cover Letters expand on specific experiences from your resume you want the hriing manager to know more about. Use this as an opportunity to highlight your homework about the organization and your  written communication skills.. A well written cover letter should be address to a specific person, be one page, have a compelling opening paragraph that catches the reader’s attention, communicates essential information about skills and experiences in the middle paragraph(s), and finishes with a call to action and sincere thanks to the reader.  

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/create-a-cover-letter/

While there is no standard definition of “curriculum vitae,” “CV,” or “vita,” generally the focus is more on academic preparation, research, and publications than in a resume. Another significant difference is that a vita is not limited by length. A master’s level vita may be three or four pages, while those with doctorates may have vitas of ten or more pages in length. Content determines the length. As with a resume, a vita should be written in concise language, perfectly formatted, edited, logically organized, and tailored to each specific position.

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/design-a-curricula-vitae/

The interview process is a conversation between you (the applicant) and your potential employer about why you are the ideal candidate.  Preparing for the interview need not be complicated but it does involve advance preparation and planning. The very basics of interview prep include these aspects:  Do you know something about the organization?    Do you have the skills and experience to do the job? Do you have the motivation, work ethic, and energy that the company is looking for? 

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/prepare-for-an-interview/

Getting a job offer can feel like crossing the job search finish line, but before you accept an offer and do a victory lap, it's important to remember a job offer is more than just the salary. Make sure to evaluate all aspects of salary, benefits, and work/life balance before making a decision.  Basic elements of researching a job offer include understanding the salary range for the this type of position and industry and where your skills and experience position you within that range. Include in your research other elements of a job offer such as benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development assistance. 

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/negotiate-an-offer/

Although you may not realize it, you’re likely already building your career network as a student here at KU. Your relationships with people like your family, friends, coworkers, classmates, former supervisors, faculty, etc. can play a valuable role in exploring careers, job searching, and moving up in your career. Use tools like LinkedIn and Mentoring + to cultivate and keep track of your network. 

For more guidance: https://www.hirejayhawks.com/channels/expand-your-network-mentors/