Job Search Tools

Getting started on your job search often takes motivation. Someone at the Career Center would like to meet with you to help you get started. Also use the following resources to make your job search effective.

 Resumes

A resume is a sales document about YOU.
How to write one that makes you stand out from the crowd.

• Career Services resume packet includes:

- Guidelines and tips (pgs 1-2)
- 2 sample chronological resumes (3-4)
- Sample skills resume with examples of how to group sections (5-6)
- Great resume words that will get you noticed (7)
- Reference available on request (8)
 

Additional resume resources

• Tips for Experienced Candidates
• Common Resume Blunders
• OptimalResume.com
  • Optimal is a career management platform and service with accounts provided to all Westminster College students and alumni.
• Write the Right Stuff for the Job you are Seeking (2012 Job Choices)
  
• Help with your resume and CV (The Riley Guide)

Cover Letters

Send a cover letter to demonstrate your interest in the company, your writing skills, your personality, and your enthusiasm for the job.

• Career Services cover letter packet (4 pages)
• The Art of Writing job Search Letters (2012 Job Choices)
  
• Cover letters and other correspondence (The Riley Guide)

Networking Skills

It is estimated that networking is used in 75% of all successful job searches.

• Career Services networking packet
• The Networking Challenge (2012 Job Choices)
• Networking to enhance your job search (The Riley Guide)
• How to use LinkedIn
• Top 50 Places to Network

Job Hunting

• Your Online Presence
• Resumes and Interviews Here and Abroad
• How To Evaluate a Job Offer

Career Tips

• 15 Tips on How to Get Ahead on the Job
• Get More From Your Supervisor
• Understanding Corporate Culture
• Top Ten Tips for Salary Negotiations
• What To Do If You Cannot Negotiate a Raise

Salary Calculator

Ever wonder what salary you should expect? If so, click here:

 NACE Salary Calculator and Compensation Data Center

Who's Hiring Our Graduates?

 Where do Westminster graduates find jobs? Everywhere! 

Click here to see a list and map of where our student are working