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Five-Minute, How-To Job Series

Get started on your job search... it takes only five minutes! The SI Career Development Office has developed a Five-Minute, How-To Job Series to help get you started. Each presentation is only five minutes long. A narrator will take you through the beginning steps to an effective job or internship search.

Job Search Resources

Linked below are some of the resources created or compiled by the SI Career Development Office specifically for those pursuing careers in the information field.

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We are also using del.icio.us to tag many great resources for you! Under people, search for si.careers to see all our tags. Tags have been created for the different SI specializations and for many other related categories.

Check out our Online Career Resources for lists of resources tailored to the SI specializations, geographic areas, industries, and other career-related topics.

Career Development Timeline

Whether you're searching for a summer internship or a full-time job, the career development timeline can help you plan, organize, and conduct an effective search.

Sample Resumes and Cover Letter

This Guide has many sample resumes and cover letters based on those of actual SI alumni. Use these samples as inspiration for creating your own resume style.

SI Career Development Office Resume & Cover Letter Writing Guide (PDF)

The Job Search Process

Job Searching in a Tight Market (PDF)
Starting Your Job Search (PPT)

Networking

Effective Networking (PDF)
Social Networking (PPT)

Mastering the Job Interview

After the Job Interview

Evaluating and Negotiating a Job Offer (PDF)

Professional Skills Workshops

The SI Career Development Office offers professional skills and career development workshops regularly throughout the academic year. You may also want to check the Skills Enrichment Program page to learn of any upcoming skills workshops.

Presentations given at some recent workshops are linked below. These are Adobe Acrobat PDF or Microsoft PowerPoint presentation files.

ePortfolio Series: What's an ePortfolio and Why Do I Need One? (PPT)
expoSItion and Employment Fair Preparation Workshop (PDF)
Starting the Job Search (PDF)
Effective Networking (PDF)
Mastering the Behavioral Interview (PDF)
The U.S. Job Search for International Students (PDF)
Starting the Internship Search (PDF)
The Art of Negotiation (PDF)
Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan (PPT)
Dining Etiquette (PPT)

Last updated: Sep 30, 2009 Home > Careers > Job Search Tools

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