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CSC Graduate Career Services

Job Search Documents

Advice & tips vary depending upon the environment that interests you, and your degree level.
The process is quite different for a master’s degree student working in industry, vs. a doctoral student with interest in academia.

Starting in the fall semester of your final year is imperative for either of these tracks however, so be sure to prepare your job search documents in plenty of time to apply.

Resume TIPS:
Handout/infographic on CSC resumes of the tips below

LIST of example action verbs that can be used on your resume.

Resume RUBRIC for CSC –  a checklist for criteria appropriate for CSC students

SAMPLE Resume for CSC  – not the ONLY format, but a good example!

The Job Search Guide from the Career Development Center offers additional sample resumes to view.

Video tutorial for resume writing.

Cover Letter TIPS:

Click here for a handout on writing a cover letter in 3 paragraphs

The Career Guide from the Career Development Center offers sample cover letters to view.