CMU Career Guide Central Michigan University Career Guide | Page 2

what’s inside
getting
started

Getting Started
College to Career

3
4

Explore a Major & Minor
7
Holland Assessment and Results 8
Experience the Competitive Edge 10

create and
communicate

Resume Prep Worksheet
13
Developing Effective Resumes
14
Action Words 16
Resume Examples 17
Cover Letter Example
19
Reference Page Example
21
Curriculum Vitae Example
22

Online Branding
Planning your Job Search
Networking Checklist

landing

the job

24
26
27

market and

manage

Interview Preparation
29
Types of Interviews
30
Sample Interview Questions
31
Interview Attire 32
Thank You Letter Example
34

International Students
36
Veterans 36
Students with Disabilities
37
Graduate School 38
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explore and

experience

supplemental

resources