Job Search
This guide provides resources to help you create resumes, write cover and business letters, and complete job applications.
Job Search Tools and Support at Kirkwood
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Job Search Success WorkbookKirkwood's Career Services provides this free, comprehensive workbook as a guide for your job search. It includes: job search strategies; writing a resume; writing a cover letter; interview tips; and job application tips.
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Kirkwood's Career ServicesFind out about all the career resources available to the Kirkwood community! Use online resources or connect with a career coach right here at Kirkwood.
How to Write a Cover Letter
These websites tell you how to develop general paragraphs for your cover letter, but be sure to tailor your letter to each job opportunity you apply for.
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How to Write a Cover LetterThis guide is provided by the Illinois Career Center.
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Cover Letters: Types and SamplesProvided by the Career Services department at Virginia Tech, it includes lots of samples.
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Correspondence: Cover LetterStep by step instructions and more sample cover letters from Penn State University.
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Job Search LettersThis resource was Created by Purdue Owl. It will help you write letters for the job search process and includes cover letters.
How to Write a Cover Letter
eBooks on Cover Letters
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15-Minute Cover Letter
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How to write a Resume
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Resume WorkshopThis resource was created by Purdue University. It provides detailed explanations, as well as step-by-step processes, for creating an effective résumé.
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Resume Preparation: Typical structure for a resumeThis document from the University of Washington provides many excellent tips and several sample resumes.
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Parts of a ResumePenn State provides the items your resume should have in a short one page document.
How to Write a Resume
eBooks on Resumes
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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters for Dummies®
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Job Databases
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Brainfuse JobNow & VetNowBrainfuse JobNow & VetNow offers a wide range of career or veteran needs. The services included are resume and cover letter writing, navigation of the VA system, with access to line, on-demand assistance from Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. This is a free service provided by the State Library of Iowa.
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