Job Search Preparation

Resumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn

The Career Studio can assist you in creating your professional resume, writing a cover letter, and putting your LinkedIn profile together. Contact us for assistance and click on the links below for more information.

Resume and Cover Letter Information and Templates

• Resume Tips: The Basics
• 14 More Resume Tips
• Tips for a Well Rounded Resume
• Resumes: What NOT to Do
• Build a Resume

• Cover Letter Tips
• Cover Letter Template
• Why A Cover Letter? Podcast
• Create a Cover Letter

• CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide
• Business Resume Workbook
• Communications Resume Workbook
• Education Resume Workbook
• Liberal Arts Resume Workbook
• Nursing Resume Workbook
• Physical Education Resume Workbook
• Science Resume Workbook

Interview Preparation

The Career Studio staff can assist you in preparing for an interview by helping you create an “Elevator Speech,” conducting a mock interview to help you practice, and offering guidance on what to expect, what to do, and what not to do. Contact us for more information.

Interview Preparation Tips:

• The Art of the Interview
• Body Language at the Interview
• Dress for Success: Men
• Dress for Success: Women
• Get Interview Ready
• Interviews: Inappropriate Questions
• Interview Taboos
• Interview Tips
• Telephone Interview Tips
• Interview Preparation

Useful Resources for Job Searches

Maine Association of Nonprofits: https://www.nonprofitmaine.org/

• Every state has its own site, a simple google search will help you find them

State of Maine Jobs: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs

• Opportunities are categorized by department, be sure to check multiple departments
• Each state has its own, similar job board

Federal Jobs (US Government): https://www.usajobs.gov/

• Create an account with alerts to send you jobs that fit your search criteria
• Be sure to check out the ‘Students and Recent Grads’ section https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
• Federal application materials (including resumes) tend to follow a unique format, reach out to the Career Center to set up an appointment for assistance

Idealist: https://www.idealist.org/en/

• A great resource for job and volunteer opportunities

Serving Schools:  https://www.servingschools.com/

• K-12 opportunities

Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/

• Local or national search

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/

• Create a professional profile, add your resume, link to organizations and
  individuals of interest, and search for job opportunities
• Schedule an appointment with an Academic & Career Coach for a LinkedIn review

LinkedIn

The Career Studio staff can assist you in creating your professional LinkedIn profile, which is used by almost 90% of recruiters today. Contact us for more information.

• How To Create The Ideal LinkedIn Profile
• 8 Secrets to Building a Stunning LinkedIn Profile
• Tips for Creating Your Linkedin Profile

Networking Information

Networking is a very important part of any job search, and is simply the process of expanding your circle of contacts for the purpose of achieving more than you could on your own. The more quality people you know, the better your chances of broadening your world and bettering your opportunities.

• Why Network?
• Elevator Speech Tips
• Your Elevator Speech

Shanna Webster
Assistant Dean and Director, ACE and Career Studio
207-893-7563
swebster@sjcme.edu

Ashley Bigda
Academic and Career Coach
207-893-7558
abigda@sjcme.edu