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Resumes, Interviewing, and Job Searching
To give you an idea of the tasks involved in conducting a job search, we recommend that you download our job search checklist. This is a critical first step in getting started.
Job Search Resources
Use these additional resources to discover job opportunities around the world in a variety of fields.
- HANDSHAKE Luther's Link to Job & Internship Postings
- Listing of Job Search Sites
- Listing of resources by Career Field
- Salary Calculator Center
- LinkedIn Salary Explorer
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Information for International Students
- Information about post-grad full-time volunteer service opportunities.
- Career Fairs
- On-Campus Recruiting Program
Strategies to Help You with Your Job Search
Write a Resume and Cover Letter
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop (see calendar for upcoming workshops)
- Writing Your Resume (PDF)
- Resume and cover letter video tutorials
Prepare for Interviewing
- Review the guide The Art of Interviewing (PDF)
- Schedule a mock interview and use Big Interview (an on-line resource)
- Schedule a time to visit with the Strengths Coordinator to receive tips on how to relate/express your stories
- Interview Strategies -- link to our webpage with more information to assist you
- View informational videos -- How to dress for an interview, What do Before, During and After an Interview.
Build a Professional Network
- Join LinkedIn, the most popular professional networking site on the Internet. Need to build your profile? Check out this build your student profile resource from LinkedIn.
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your area of interest.
- Job shadow a professional in a career field of interest. (See the Decorah Job Shadow Program for local resources.)
Related Documents
- Job Search Checklist (76 KB PDF Document)Use this checklist to make the most of your job search.
- Writing Your Resume (13469 KB PDF Document)This resource includes information about how to get started with a resume, what to include, and a number of example resumes.
- Cover Letters & Other Job Search Correspondence (538 KB PDF Document)Detailed instructions for composing cover letters and other job search correspondence.
- Sam Norse Resume Sample Outline (143 KB PDF Document)A basic resume format to get students started.
- Taylor Norse--A tailored or targeted Resume Sample (142 KB PDF Document)A resume sample targeted or tailored for a specific position
- Resume Review Checklist for Students (181 KB PDF Document)A checklist for students to use as they review their own resumes before they post it on Handshake or other job search sites
- LinkedIn-Building a Great Student Profile (450 KB PDF Document)Tips for creating your LinkedIn profile to showcase experience and interests.
- Handshake Profile Checklist (270 KB PDF Document)A checklist with tips for creating your Handshake profile.