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Accomplishment Vignette Worksheet.doc
(36K)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. -

Cover Letter Guidelines & Samples.doc
(82K)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. -

Informational Interview Questions.doc
(48K)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. -

Informational Interview Thank You Note.doc
(35K)If you're having trouble finding the right words to thank someone for an informational interview, use our sample as a guide. -

Job Application Worksheet.doc
(79K)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. -

Job Comparison Worksheet.doc
(55K)When assessing job offers, it is often helpful to list the pros and cons of each job. -

Job Hunting Log.doc
(35K)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. -

Job Offer Evaluation Checklist.doc
(64K)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. -

Job Priorities Worksheet.doc
(54K)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. -

Resume Action Words.doc
(259K)Resumes and cover letters can have more punch if you use action words. Take a glance at our list of Resume Action Words. -

Resume Guidelines & Samples.doc
(123K)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. -

Resume Tracker.doc
(69K)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. -

Sample Letters Declining an Offer.doc
(38K)Knowing how to properly decline a job offer is just as important as accepting an offer. Use our samples to guide your writing. -

Sample References List.doc
(28K)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. -

Thank You Letter Guidelines & Samples.doc
(58K)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.
