Career Transition Resources

• 1.1 Exit Statement
• 1.2 Statement of Introduction
• 1.3 Accepting & Managing Your Job Loss
• 1.4 Aligning Your Values
• 1.5 Managing Stress During Career Transition

• 2.1 Creating Your Resume
• 2.2 Resume Checklist
• 2.3 Career Summary Statements
• 2.4 Action Verbs
• 2.5 Significant Accomplishments Examples
• 2.6 Significant Accomplishments SAR
• 2.7 Resume Template - Chronological
• 2.8 Sample Resumes
• 2.9 Purpose of Cover Letters
• 2.10 Cover Letter Templates: Basic, Standard, Conversational, Persuasive, and Executive
• 2.11 Cover Letter Samples

• 3.1 LinkedIn Tips for Building Your Network Advancing Your Job Search
• 3.2 How to Introduce Yourself to a Third-Party Recruiter
• 3.3 The Networking Process
• 3.4 Job Search Activity Tracker
• 3.5 Key Job Search Sites

• 4.1 Behavioral Interviewing
• 4.2 Step-by-Step Interview Prep

Behavioral Interviewing Questions

To best use this tool, first think about the competencies and skills mentioned in the job posting. This is about how these align with your capabilities. Choose 3-5 competencies based on the job posting. Copy and paste at least one interview question from each of the competencies chosen. Cut and paste the questions to build your customized practice interview questions. This exercise will help you prepare for an effective interview. With practice, you will tie your skills directly to the job requirements.

• 5.1 How to Use Professional References

• 6.1 Negotiating Your Compensation
• 6.2 Candidate Job Opportunity Comparison Tool

• 7.1 Top 10 Peeves of Recruiters
• 7.2 What Recruiters Like on LinkedIn
• 7.3 If a Recruiter Reaches Out