Job Search Preparation Resources

Resumes, Letters, Interviews, Job Search

• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Other Job Search Letters (Thank You, Acceptance, Application Withdrawal)
• Interviewing
• Networking
• Salary Information/Research
• Job Choices Magazine from NACE - 2 Editions, Articles about the Job Search, help with resumes, letters

• Links to Helpful Videos on the Web - Job Search and Career 
• Manage Your Online Self During the Job Search
• Monster.com Career Advice (Resumes, interviews, other)
• Self-Managed Credential Files for Educators (Alumni)
• Updating Credential Files (Washburn is no longer managing new credential files)

Employer Research

• Glassdoor.com gives you a free look at company salaries, reviews and interview questions at over 27,000 companies.
• Videos from CareerTV - includes industries and specific employers

Career Research

• Deciding on a Major or Career Path
• Career Interests Game from University of Missouri - Discover your Holland Interest Code and match to occupations
• Four-Year Career Development Plan - What to do while in college to be your Dream Employer's Dream Candidate
• Informational Interviews Handout
• Health Care Careers Directory - Information on 81 careers in health care
• O*NET - Career information, match skills and interests to hundreds of occupations
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Occupational Info, Earnings, Job Outlook, and more
• Helpful Job Search and Career Articles

Community Research

• CityTownInfo.com - provides much information on towns and cities. Includes employment directory comparing occupations and salaries by metropolitan area and PlaceMatch, which allows the user to find other communities similar to a selected one.
• Sperling's Best Places - allows you to compare towns and cities side-by-side on numerous factors.