HWS: Tips

RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, INTERVIEWING AND MORE

Preparing to compete with other recent graduates is no easy task, but we've compiled some tips and tricks for making your job search easier. Below, you'll find advice to help you prepare for an internship or job and survive the interview process. We've also included helpful links for international and minority students as well as those who'd like to go on to graduate school or a career in business.

Job/Internship Preparation

Resumes/Cover Letter Guide (PDF)
Avoid These Top 10 Resume Mistakes (PDF)
Job Search Guide (PDF)
How to Work a Career Fair (PDF)
Networking (PDF)
5 Steps to Successful Networking (PDF)

Getting the Job

Interview Survival Guide (PDF)
Case Interview (PDF)
Salary and Benefits
Dressing for Success (PDF)
Sending a Thank You Letter (PDF)
Identifying Transferable Skills (PDF)
Etiquette - Middlebury College has done a great job of addressing the importance of etiquette
Interviewer's Favorite Questions...and Answers
Interviewing Tips
The Script: The FIVE interview questions you must be able to answer to land that job or internship (PDF)

Samples

International Students

Minority Resource Guide (PDF)

Graduate School Guide (PDF)