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    Accomplishment Vignette Worksheet.doc

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    Writing out the stories you are going to tell to impress an interviewer is never easy. Use our Accomplishment Vignette Worksheet to give your writing a bit more structure.
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    Cover Letter Guidelines & Samples.doc

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    Nothing is as important or hard to write as a cover letter. Use our guidelines and samples to help craft the best cover letter possible.
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    Informational Interview Questions.doc

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    Make the most of your informational interviews by asking the questions that will not only give you the information you need, but leave a favorable impression on your interviewee.
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    Informational Interview Thank You Note.doc

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    If you're having trouble finding the right words to thank someone for an informational interview, use our sample as a guide.
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    Job Application Worksheet.doc

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    Complete this form and take it with you when you fill out a job application. That way, you’ll have all the career information you need listed in one place.
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    Job Comparison Worksheet.doc

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    When assessing job offers, it is often helpful to list the pros and cons of each job.
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    Job Hunting Log.doc

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    Throughout your job search, you will be contacting and sending your resume to multiple people and companies. You’ll want to have a checklist for each employer and contact. Use our Job Hunting Log to keep track of all the job applications you filled out.
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    Job Offer Evaluation Checklist.doc

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    While salary is an important consideration, it should not be the only one. There are other factors to keep in mind when selecting a job, should you have multiple options.
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    Job Priorities Worksheet.doc

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    To decide what's most valuable to you in a job offer, it can be helpful to rank your priorities. Use the Job Priorities Worksheet to list what is important to you.
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    Resume Action Words.doc

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    Resumes and cover letters can have more punch if you use action words. Take a glance at our list of Resume Action Words.
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    Resume Guidelines & Samples.doc

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    The key to your entire job search is your resume, so you have to do it right. Use our guidelines and samples to help craft the best resume possible.
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    Resume Tracker.doc

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    Throughout your job search, you will be contacting and sending your resume to multiple people and companies. You’ll want to have a checklist for each employer and contact. Use our Resume Tracker to keep track of all the resumes you sent out.
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    Sample Letters Declining an Offer.doc

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    Knowing how to properly decline a job offer is just as important as accepting an offer. Use our samples to guide your writing.
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    Sample References List.doc

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    Make sure your references are actually available upon request. Use our Sample References List to create your own and bring it with you on all interviews.
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    Thank You Letter Guidelines & Samples.doc

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    Sending a thank you letter after an interview can help tip the scales in your favor. Use our Thank You Letter Guidelines & Samples to leave your future employer with the best impression possible.