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Below are guides relating to resumes, the key elements of presenting yourself to an employer, embarking on graduate school, general career-related activities and protocol. These guides are available in Adobe PDF format:

Welcome to OptimalResume™, a free service provided by the Career Center in partnership with OptimalResume.com.

With Optimal , you can design resumes based on your major and career goals, easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, PDF, and HTML, manage up to 5 unique resumes, and iInclude your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses.

Resumes--samples are available in the Career Center and PCAs are here every afternoon to assist with your resume.
Letters--tips for writing a great letter.
Thank You Note
Arts Resume
Composing Yourself: The Graduate School Application--tips from Susan Snively, writing counselor, on writing the graduate school essay.
Graduate School--overview of general timelines and steps.
Informational Interviewing
Networking
Internship Guide
Job Shadowing--general tips on shadowing in the workplace, with special emphasis on the healthcare field.


This section has employment opportunities, leads, research resources, and guides about how to negotiate the world of work. If you have questions about how to use any of these, please stop in any afternoon--a PCA will be happy to talk with you. And don't forget to check out the extensive links categorized by field and region.


CareerSearch--a broad database of over 2 million companies nationwide that can be selected by location, industry, size and by a specialized keyword search.

National Employment Bulletin--current listings in performing arts, education, writing, and other fields.
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OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS--public relations, media, internships, legislative, public policy
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Company profiles, industry overviews; career guides, interview advice and more.

Opportunities directed to Amherst College students only.