Department of Information Studies

Tips for Interviewing, Writing Resumes & Cover Letters

Cover Letters and More - Monster.com lists tips for a successful cover letter, as well as sample cover letters, at their web site. More tips and a sample letter are available from this careers site.

The Information Professional's Guide to Career Development Online - Internet version of a book published by the same name, the table of contents lists links for job searching, publishing, and finding scholarships, in addition to many more. This site is a phenomenal resource for researching careers and establishing an electronic professional presence.

Job Hunting Skills - The Simmons College Libraries have developed a job hunting page with interviewing, resume, cover letter, and networking hints and advice.

LISJobs.com: Jobs for Librarians and Information Professionals - This library careers page covers the interview process, salary negociation, and professional advice articles.

JobTrak - This page provides detailed information about resume writing, different types of resumes, and various resume examples. Extensive advice about interviewing, cover letters, negotiating job offers, and other job search topics are also included.

 

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