Job Search Resources
Job Search Resources
Build Confidence in Your Job Search Skills
EOU Career Services provides resources to assist students with the multiple aspects of a job search. From writing resumes and cover letter, drafting personal statements, networking, and career exploration, our department seeks to prepare students to be confident in their skills and materials while conducting a search
Materials & Prep
Resume
Your resume is one of the most important professional documents. Think of a resume as a billboard of your experiences, education, and relevant activities that qualify you for a position.
The TRUTH About Resumes
Cover Letter
Simply put, your cover letter is somewhat of a written-our version of your resume. It should address three main points:
- Who are you, and why are you applying?
- What makes you qualified?
- Summarize your skills
Personal Pitch
Also known as a personal statement or elevator speech, this is your brief one-minute professional introduction to who you are.
Interviews
Job interviews can be daunting, but practice is the best preparation. Consider checking out our list of common interview questions, or schedule a mock interview in the Career Center.
Components of a Job Search
Information About Yourself
- Clarify your skills, interests, and values
- Reflect on past experiences
- Consider a self-assessment
Information About Options
- Learn about the labor market
- Consider training or education needed for your occupation(s) of interest
- Identify industries of interest
Decision-Making
- Decide on job-search geographical location
- Narrow down industry
- Identify employer(s) of interest
Define Strategy
- Check out networking options
- Find contacts
- Get a plan and take action
Preparation
- Prepare your resume, cover letter, and personal statement
- Study the industry/ employer
- Mock interview
Take Action
- Tailor your resume, cover letter, and personal statement to the job
- Refine your interview responses
Interview for the Job
- Sell yourself!
- Prepare questions for the employer
- Follow up/thank you
Obtain the Job
- Receive offer, evaluate, and respond to employer: accept, decline, or negotiate
Networking
85% of critical jobs are filled via networking of some sort, being highly networked is essential for both the job seeker and for those seeking them.”
LinkedIn Article
Types of Networking
- Personal Relationships: family, friends, social groups
- Professional Relationship: co-workers, vendors, counterparts, community affiliations
- Associations: alumni, community organizations, boards, unions
- Opportunistic: random connections, social media
- Job & Career Fairs: representatives
- Electronic/Online Networks: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Building Relationships
Where it Can Happen
- In the classroom
- In club settings and extracurricular activities
- EOU Events: career expo, activities fair
- Online courses
- Within your community: fairs, markets, events
Upcoming EOU Networking Opportunities
- WOW Activities Fair
- Academic Majors Exhibition
- Mounties Explore Week
Job Boards
EOU Career Services recommends specific job boards for students looking for employment. Here are some options:
Preparation vs. Placement
Preparing
Career Development begins long before graduation. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has outlined 8 skills that employers are seeking in new graduates- start honing your skill set now.
Placement
We provide resources for students to search for employment both before and after graduation.
iMatch is the largest database of job openings in Oregon. WorkSource Oregon will connect you with employers within the state.
Out-of-state students: Seek you state’s labor department resources