Informational Handouts & Resources

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CAREER
Career Development Center One-Pager	We offer many resources to help guide students throughout the process
WKU 4-Year Career Plan	This 4-Year college to career plan will help guide you as you progress toward graduation
CAREER EXPLORATION
Steppingblocks	Getting started with steppingblocks, your digital career counselor
Job Shadow Guide	An in-depth explanation on how to approach the concept of job shadowing
Transferable Skills	Use this checklist to mark the skills you already have and circle those you wish to develop
Career Readiness Competencies	8 major categories of career skills that make a candidate career ready
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS
Power Words	An A-Z list of strong verbs and phrases to include on your resume or cover letter
Cover Letter 10 Tips	Tips on how to write an effective cover letter
Sample Cover Letter	A general sample cover letter
10 Tips For A Great Resume	Tips on how to write a great resume
It’s All About Relevancy & Alignment	Ways to connect your skills and experience to the role and highlight them on your résumé
Sample Resume	A general sample resume
Resume Templates	Templates of resumes for specific fields
Guidelines For CV	A general sample CV
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Understanding Graduate and Professional School	General overview of what graduate school is
Selecting a School and Program	Tips on selecting a school or program in graduate school
Being a Competitive Candidate	Guide to getting accepted to graduate school
Applying to Programs	How to apply to graduate school
Personal Statement Examples	Some examples of different personal statements
Personal Statement Tips	Tips for creating your own personal statement
Writing Sample Examples	Some examples of different writing samples
Writing Sample Tips	Tips for creating your own writing sample
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Career Fair Tips	Make every minute count at the career fair
Internship Search Strategies	Here are some simple strategies to help you land the internship of your dreams
Where to Start: Job Search Tips for Students	This handout shares key tips to help you land your first professional interview
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
Negotiation Skills	Tips to negotiating your job offer
Your Guide to a Confident First Interview	Here are some essential tips to help you feel prepared and confident
Professional School Interview Questions	Potential questions you can expect to be asked when applying to graduate school
Interview Checklist	A checklist for interviews that includes multiple different agencies
DRESS CODES
Workplace Attire	A guide of the 4 business dress codes
Interview Attire	A guide for what to wear to an interview