Resources

General Resume Advice:

1. Student Employment Resume Tip Sheet
2. Student Employment Resume Tailoring Tip Sheet
3. Integrating Academics into a Resume
4. 43 Resume Tips that Will Get You Hired
5. Job Application Keyword Search Tool

Creating Effective Bullet Points:

1. Article: "How to Create Great Accomplishment Statements"
2. Video: Using the WHO Statement to Create Effective Bullet Points
3. Video: How to Write Strong Bullet Points

Also, check out this webpage dedicated to resume writing.

Cover Letter Guides & Worksheets:

1. Student Employment Cover Letter Tip Sheet
2. Student Employment Cover Letter Tailoring Tip Sheet
3. Guide: Cover Letter Overview & Examples

Cover Letter Articles & Tips:

1. Article: How to Write a Cover Letter
2. Article: 31 Tips for Cover Letter Writing
3. Article: Write a Cover Letter in 5 Easy Steps

Also, check out this webpage dedicated to cover letter writing.

Student Employment Interview Tip Sheet

Interview Research & Preparation Worksheets:

1. Worksheet: Student Employment Interview Prep
2. Worksheet: Student Employment Interview Preparation Packet

Interview Preparation Guides:

1. Article: 10 Best Questions to Ask in an Interview
2. Article: The Ultimate Interview Guide
3. Article: Guide to 46 Most Common Interview Questions
4. Video: Using the STAR Method to Answer Questions

Interview Follow-up:

1. Handout: Following Up via Email
2. Handout: Thank You Email Overview

Phone Interview Tips:

1. Article: 22 Phone Interview Tips
2. Article: How to Ace the Phone Interview

Also, check out this webpage dedicated to interview tips and strategies.

Guidelines & Resources:

1. Handout: Checking on Applications via Email

Tracking Applications:

1. Microsoft Job Search Tracker
2. The Muse Article: Job Search Tracking Steps
3. Huntr: Free Job Search Tracking App

Student Employment Networking Tip Sheet

Networking-Related Worksheets:

1. Informational Interview Guide
2. Network Tracker
3. Elevator Pitch Planner & Job Fair Checklist
4. Networking Action Plan

LinkedIn Resources:

1. Infographic: Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile
2. Article: Using LinkedIn for the Job Search
3. Article: 31 LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers
4. Resource Hub: LinkedIn for Students

Our office has created some additional resources that may be helpful for you to consider in the job search process this year:

Job searching tips for international students

Need additional guidance or want help with your applications? Chat with us at future@iu.edu, 317-274-0857, or use the virtual drop-in or appointment services listed above. We’re here to help!