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Student Career Resources

Resume Tips

What do employers look for in a resume?

What words will make my resume stand out?

What questions can help me write a winning resume?

Sample Resume: BSW with Experience

Sample Resume: Chronological for MSW

Sample Resume: Senior Manager Social Worker

Letters

What makes a cover letter stand out from the rest?

Sample Unsolicited Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter Based on a Referral

Sample Cover Letter Requesting an Informational Interview

Sample Thank You Letter Following a Job Interview

Sample Job Acceptance Letter

Sample Resignation Letter

Interviewing Tips

Make sure you're prepared for the interview. These tips will help you interview successfully and gain the job offer you're seeking.

Preparing for the Interview

How to Market Yourself

Common Interview Questions

What will make my interviews more successful?

What should I ask during an informational interview?

What questions should I ask in an interview?

What key points can help someone get to know me quickly?

What questions should I ask in an interview or prior to taking on a new role?

 "Why did you leave your last position?"

Searching for Jobs Outside the Traditional Social Work Setting, Online Doctor of Social Work program, USC 

References

Who would be a good person to provide as a reference?

What could happen if I use a former boss (with whom I had a run-in) as a reference?

Should I give out references to an employer I'm not that interested in?

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