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Access these quick tip sheets for valuable career and employment information and resources. Additional resources and videos can be found on the Look for Work page.
 

Tip Sheets

Your Career Journey


Summer work search

 

Action Verbs

 

Applying to Graduate Studies
LinkedIn

Job Search Strategies

 

CV or Resume
Further Education

 

Networking
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How to get experience

 

On-Campus Job Search
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Exploring your career options

 

Work Search for International Students

 

Effective Cover Letters
Your Graduate Degree & Beyond
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Resume

 

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