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Build Confidence in Your Job Search Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EOU Career Services provides resources to assist students with the multiple aspects of a job search. From writing resumes and cover letter, drafting personal statements, networking, and career exploration, our department seeks to prepare students to be confident in their skills and materials while conducting a search<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Your resume is one of the most important professional documents. Think of a resume as a billboard of your experiences, education, and relevant activities that qualify you for a position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resume Examples (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Schedule a Resume Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cover Letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Simply put, your cover letter is somewhat of a written-our version of your resume. It should address three main points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Who are you, and why are you applying?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What makes you qualified?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Summarize your skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Schedule a Cover Letter Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Personal Pitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Also known as a personal statement or elevator speech, this is your brief one-minute professional introduction to who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Schedule an Appointment to Create a Personal Pitch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Interviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Job interviews can be daunting, but practice is the best preparation. Consider checking out our list of common interview questions, or schedule a mock interview in the Career Center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Components of a Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Information About Yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n