Application Materials and Process

If you are thinking about a dual career path, finding a job outside of the academy, or looking for an internship or part-time job to hone your transferable skills, preparing your job materials, such as a resume and cover letter, are essential to your success. Likewise, you'll also want to prepare yourself for interviews and salary negotiations. Resources to help you prepare for all stages of the job application process are below: 

CVs and Resumes 

• What's the Difference Between a CV and a Resume? 
  • This page will help you understand the differences between a CV and a resume. 
• Converting Your CV to a Resume 
  • This page will help you convert your CV to a Resume. 
• Resume Checklist
  • If you already have a resume or want to double-check your converted resume, this page will help you. 
• Active Verbs and Tutorial 
  • If you want to learn more about using active verbs in your resume and cover letter, this page will provide a tutorial in what active verbs are and a list of active verbs. 

Cover Letters 

• Blank Master List
  • If you want to create a Master List to help you craft your resume and cover letter you can use this blank template to help you.
• Sample CV to Resume Packet
  • This packet shows the transformation of a sample PhD student's CV into two different resumes based on two different job descriptions. 
• Cover Letter FAQ
  • This page provides answers to some common questions about cover letters.
• Steps to Writing a Cover Letter
  • This page provides a step-by-step guide to what information goes where in your cover letter.
• Before and After Cover Letter Example
  • This page provides an example of cover letter before and after revision. 

Recommmendations and References 

• Guidance and Resources 
  • This page will help you determine who and how to ask for references. 

Interviews

• FAQ
  
  • This page provides answers to some common questions about interviews.
• Twelve Interview Strategies
  
  • This page provides tips and advice about interviewing.
• Sample Interview Questions
  
  • This page provides some sample interview questions to help you practice and prepare for your interview.
• Writing a Thank You Note
  
  • This page provides an example of a thank you note to write after your interview

Evaluating and Negotiating a Job Offer 

• Tips and Advice
  
  • This page will help you evaluate and negotiate a job offer. 

Want to talk with someone confidentially about your job search or Dual Career Path preparation? Make an appointment with one of our Career Coaches today!