The Edge Career Center offers a wealth of resources to help you begin a job search, whether you are looking for a summer internship or your future career. Explore the resources and tools below to get started.
Employment Search Resources
Resume Resources
A successful job search includes a professional looking resume. The samples here will assist you in creating a high-quality document that will be an integral component of your job search activities.
Action verbs are essential to effectively articulate your experience to employers. Use the list as a resource to generate bullet points that convey your experience in a powerful and meaningful way. Make sure to vary the verbs you use to demonstrate your versatility and communication skills.
Cover Letter Resources
Cover letters often accompany and complement a resume. A well-written cover letter speaks to the skills you have to offer the employer for the job in question. Therefore, cover letters need to be targeted and tailored for each job you apply to.
Reference Resources
Professional references are individuals that can attest to the quality of your work, your skills, and your experience. Individuals that are appropriate to serve as references include professors, advisors, college administrators, and former or current supervisors. Before listing someone as a reference, ask permission to do so. A typical reference page will include anywhere between three and five references. While it is a separate document from your resume, the formatting (i.e., font, font size, page margins, etc.) should be consistent with your resume.
Additional resources
- Buzzfile – Search for employers by major
- O*Net – Need help crafting your bullet points for your resume? O*Net is a robust database with information and resources on a wide variety of careers and occupations
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – A guide to career information about hundreds of occupations
- GRE Preparation – Access to free and low-cost tools to help you prepare for the GRE revised General Test
