Career Services Center - St. Cloud State University

Search Tips and Resources

Finding a Internship/Job

• Finding a Job/Internship in Tough Times - 10 Strategies (PDF)
• Finding a Job/Internship in Tough Times in Human Services - 10 Strategies (PDF)
• Job Searching Tips for International Students (PDF)
• Ten Tips for a Successful Online Job Search - provided by Indeed.com
• Resources and Credentials for Education Candidates (PDF)
• Top Skills Sought by Employers (PDF)
• Making Job/Internship Inquiries by Phone
• Letter of Recommendation Resources
• Guidelines for Recommendations Writers (PDF) - Use this to help references write you stronger recommendations
• Job Search books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)
• Job Market and Preparation books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)
• Internship books available in the Career Resources Center (PDF)

For more information on finding an internship, visit Internship Information for Students.

Networking

• Networking Strategies - More links to resources
• Networking 101 - YouTube 12-2011
• LinkedIn
  • How to Use LinkedIn as a Networking/Job Search Tool (PDF)
  • LinkedIn - How to Add a Million People to Your Network (PDF)

Job Fair Preparation Tips, Advice and Resources

• How to Prepare for a Job Fair (advice from top SCSU employers) - (video)
• 10 Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs - resource from Quintessential Careers
• Job Fair Success - resource from Collegegrad.com
• Job/Internship Fairs - Checklist (PDF)

Job and Internship Fair Announcements

• SCSU Job and Internship Fairs
• Other Job and Internship Fairs

For more videos, podcasts, and presentations about how to prepare for a job search, visit our Audio/Visual/Media section.

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