Office of Career Services Tip Sheets

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Follow these tips and tricks for all sorts of topics, ranging from interviews to internships!  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Office of Career Services.

Resume Tip Sheets:

Action Verbs for Your Resume

References Page

Resume Dos and Donts

Resume Purpose, Design, and Mechanics

Sections to Consider

The Resume Profile

Sample Profile Summaries

Creating a Reference Page

Cover Letter Tip Sheets:

Key Elements of a Successful Resume

Cover Letter Format and Sample

Keys to Cover Letters

Interview Tip Sheets:

Before During and After an Informational Interview

Behavioral Based Questions in Interviews

Commonly Asked Interview Questions

Phone Interviews

Preparing for a Job Interview

Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview

Questions You Might Want to Ask in an Interview

Video Call Interviews

What is an Informational Interview?

The Informational Interview – 2020

Miscellaneous Tip Sheets:

10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking

30 Second Commercial

Career Fairs–What to Expect

Evaluating a Job Offer

Leveraging LinkedIn

Networking Tips and Tricks

Sample Thank You Letter

Negotiating Salary

LINKS

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EMPLOYERS

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OFFICE LOCATION/HOURS
  • Winona Campus - 193 Griffin Hall
    • Monday — Thursday: 8 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
  • Minneapolis, Rochester & Winona- Virtual
    • Monday — Friday: 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

 

MAILING ADDRESS

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Career Services Office
700 Terrace Heights #6
Winona, MN 55987-1399

 

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