Job Search Tools
Browse our resources on Industry and Employer Research
Pace University Career Service's Guidebooks
(PDF documents) - FULL of information developed by the Career Service staff.
Career Quick Tips
(PDF documents) - Quick reference guides to help you in you job search.
Featured Guide: Dressing for Success
| Interview Tip Sheet | Networking |
| Dining Etiquette | Personal Branding Tips for Students - eBook from PwC |
Dress for Success
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| How to Work a Career Fair | Salary Negotiation |
| Life After OPT - work authorization information for International Students from Garganigo Goldsmith & Weiss Law Firm | Ten Tips for a Successful Online Job Search - from Indeed.com |
LinkedIn - Linkedin is the world’s largest professional network dedicated to helping individuals maintain a list of connections. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. These connections can then be used to find a job, find out more about potential employers including which of you contacts might be able to refer you, and fill your own job vacancies through the social network.
In addition to the useful tip sheets below, check out recommendations from Career Services on Steps to Networking and Building Pace Contacts Using LinkedIn
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From Developer Resource FYI - How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
Career Related BLOGS - Read posts from employers, recruiters and those familiar with "The Real World"
- Glass Door Blog - See what employers are saying
- Advertising Age Blog - Your Online Source for Marketing and Media News
- Grad to Great Blog
- Lindsey Pollak Blog - gen y career & workplace expert
- Personal Branding Blog
Professional Networking and Informational Interviewing -
Career Services has listed some of the more useful networkking sites along with guides such as the LinkedIn '09 Grad Guide and Top 50 LinkedIn Groups ALL MBAs MUST Join.
Podcasts and Videos
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Video -- “Study Abroad to Career Abroad: A College Students Guide to Gaining International Experience”
Make the most of your study abroad experience. Watch this webinar from the Univ. of Tennessee to learn how you can gain international experience and leverage your study abroad semester. Great tips on making the most of your time away from campus. This video is password protected, Call our office for username and password. - Career Fair Tips - A good starting point on what to do at a career fair.
- Career TV.com - CareerTV is the first and only global television programmer and interactive website designed to help college students and young professionals develop long-lasting, successful careers. CareerTV.com is the world’s most visited career video website. It provides job seekers with free, personalized career profiles, career coaching, career-related videos, salary reports, and career news.
- Facebook Tips for Your Job Search - A guide to cleaning up profiles, privacy settings, and preparing your online persona.
- Interview and Career Advice Videos - From Video Vignettes
- Interview Strategies - Links to videos from York University (click the LAUNCH button on the right to view video)
- JobRadio.FM - The first ever career advice internet radio station. We broadcast career advice interviews advice, information and jobcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Job Search / Interviewing Videos - CollegeGrad.com offers a nice assortment of brief and concise videos that covers an array of issues relating to the job search and interview process.
- LinkedIn Video Presentation - This Career Services seminar is a tutorial on how to use LinkedIn to maximize your job search. You may require Real Player to view this video.
- MySpace and Social Networking Information - Advice about posting your profiles on social networks
- Worst Interviews Ever - Humorous situations from Susan Morem
Resume Writing, Cover Letters etc.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) - In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. When asking for a job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submit a CV rather than a resume.
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