Resources and Downloads
Here you’ll find resources to help you utilize the Career Development Center and useful examples to aid you as you begin creating the documents you will use to apply for jobs.
Basic Application and Interview Materials
- Sample Cover Letter
- Chronological Resume
- Reference Sheet Sample
- Interview Questions Sample
- Writing a Thank-You Letter
How to…
- Career Fair Preparation
- Virtual Career Fair Tips
- Choosing a Major
- Choosing Your References
- Creating a Cover Letter
- Creating a Personal Statement
- Creating an Elevator Speech
- Interview Guidelines
- Portfolios
- Resume Checklist
- How to Create Resume Bullet Point Statements
- Tips for Networking
- Tips for Using Social Media
- Writing a Thank-You Letter
General Resumes
Major Specific Resumes
- Accountancy
- Anthropology
- Applied Communications Studies
- Art
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Admin Economics Specialization
- Business Admin CIS
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering (Masters)
- College Student Personnel Administration
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Foreign Languages and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Integrative Studies
- International Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mass Communications
- Mathematical Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre Engineering
- Pre Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Surveying and Geomatics
- Theater and Dance
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Job Search, Networking, and Social Media
- Building Your Professional Image and Network
- Job Search Resources
- Job Search Resources for Alumni
- Indeed Job Search Academy + SIUE
- Tips for Negotiating Salary
- Tips for Networking
- Tips for Using Social Media
- Virtual Etiquette
Interviewing
- Dining Etiquette - For Interviewing & Business Meetings
- Illegal Interview Questions
- Informational Interview Questions
- Interviewing for Prospective Teachers
- Interview Guidelines
- Interview Questions Sample
- Professional Attire
- Questions for Employers
- Thank-You Letter Sample
- Virtual Interview Guidelines
- Writing a Thank-You Letter
Mentor Program
Additional Resources
- 4 Year Plan
- Employment Scamming
- A Career Planning Course For Parents - NACE 2023
- Career Readiness Competencies Modules Instructions - Must discuss with your Career Counselor
