Question 1

How can I find an internship?

Accepted Answer

• Article: Research Potential Employers and Avoid Scams (UF) (https://career.ufl.edu/research-potential-employers-and-job-postings/)
 • Video: What to Consider Before Applying to Internships (https://youtu.be/d5Yrk-d227A)
 • Article Internship Search Tips (PSU) (https://www.pdx.edu/careers/search-tips)
 • Guide: Internship + Job Search (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/30083-job-internship-search-strategies)
 • Guide: Internships for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 26 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
 • Guide: Maximizing Your Internship (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGYu3gnubW4tngHf11f4a4jIt4RhEax5/view)
 • RSP: Job Tracking Template(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17f2W31PGInZEVYEySKSkY3xv5h2jxv0MStLaab7K5pw/copy)

Question 2

How can I succeed at a new job or internship?

Accepted Answer

• RSP: Short Guide to Professional Dressing  (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZePDeokQTERvKaAXIKSMXsJazPdB8aO/view)
 • Article: Maximizing Your Internship (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGYu3gnubW4tngHf11f4a4jIt4RhEax5/view)
 • Guide: Workplace Jargon – A Glossary (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKNsu5v7B5xC9X5IKjvCreRCe2RTtqeX/view?usp=sharing)
 • Guide: Informational Interviewing (ImaginePhD) (https://www.imaginephd.com/general-content/ImaginePhD-informational-interviewing.pdf)
 • Guide: Internships for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 26-27 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
 • Article: How to Succeed in your New Job (Indeed) (https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/new-job-guide)

Question 3

How can I create a strong resume?

Accepted Answer

• Action Verbs for Resumes (College Possible) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZpIwl70P1k_Gpwu4Oc-5PCf6_yrIY2cl/view?usp=sharing)
 •  Resume Guide (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nju7IlF6gHqZoT9PLZ6ck781FdGjnCng/view?usp=sharing)
 • Example Strong Resume (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ZyObAqhxvtvxn069k-9KbRy9JM19JFH/view?usp=sharing)
 • Resume Template - Google Doc (CareerSpring) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xe30d-EDVVt5QzbV8tCbFB46P4aHaC6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113325851361581179514&rtpof=true&sd=true)
 • Presentation on Resumes and Cover Letters (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-06LeeZNcQclXsAfjRcCByDX2zzyGS1P/view?usp=sharing)

Question 4

How can I conduct an informational interview?

Accepted Answer

• Guide: Preparing for an Informational Interview (College Possible)(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7BCdLlaLk9PDimaEax9hxjNrRvjyNsJwIZQPG5QU-Q/edit?usp=sharing)
 • Checklist: Informational Interviewing Best Practices (College Possible)(https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Jw_Fzv-Xz6GsIijtp_fSDlv7w2BCa1qAqERemGHeE8/edit?usp=sharing)
 • Guide: Informational Interviewing Info + Tips (ImaginePHD) (https://www.imaginephd.com/general-content/ImaginePhD-informational-interviewing.pdf)
 • Meeting Guide for Advisees (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Nsqo71NMGUkxfwlSO_acCl3rwTIrpiP/view)

Question 5

How can I use LinkedIn for networking?

Accepted Answer

• Example LinkedIn Profile (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17oDRkfo0XQTRe6F6KzekNScZ34UUaHPY/view?usp=drive_link) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17oDRkfo0XQTRe6F6KzekNScZ34UUaHPY/view?usp=drive_link)
 • Guide: The Art of LinkedIn (Boly-Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LinkedIn-for-Job-Seekers-Resource-Doc.pdf)
 • RSP: How to Display Your RSP Award on LinkedIn (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hlv4T0jB6na5IW-M5Ha83OKsY6RQI8ic/view?usp=sharing)
 • Video: How to Build a Powerful Profile (https://youtu.be/w18Dm9oUdio) (https://youtu.be/w18Dm9oUdio)
 • Article: How to Develop Professionally with LinkedIn (UF) (https://career.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LinkedIn.pdf)

Question 6

How can I prepare for a job interview?

Accepted Answer

• Video: How to Ace the Interview (Crash Course Business)(https://youtu.be/BssdOyLB2GU?si=tqlKYRN8apVypvwt)

• Article: Tips for Acing Your Next Virtual Interview (Northeastern University) (https://graduate.northeastern.edu/resources/virtual-interview-tips/)

• Article: Hiring Managers Share Their Top Interview Tips (Boly:Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/blog/bolywelch-101-hiring-managers-share-their-top-interview-tips/)
 • A Definitive Guide to Interview Questions (Boly:Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/blog/a-definitive-guide-to-interview-questions/)

• Guide: Interview Dos and Don'ts (CareerSpring)  (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxIYotRTsGK9sxlId29Ni9XKSQF6OiTA/view?usp=drive_link)
 • Common Interview Questions - For you and them! (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKOMJJcRbwY7iVVPbooX8ZaXwrXVW6Hd/view?usp=sharing) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKOMJJcRbwY7iVVPbooX8ZaXwrXVW6Hd/view?usp=sharing)
 • Pre-Interview Company Research Guide (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Tbe5wOwxn1PUqIcBDVC97x6xus1OH21/view?usp=sharing)
 • Presentation on Interview Prep (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QM9-pkFxcY20wnRzfKdb8FY7pCjeNVI4/view?usp=sharing)

• Questions to Ask Your Interviewer (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgRc0aMC2bjLgteLcceDkj_xuETiTH6B/view?usp=drive_link)
 • Job Interview Cheat Sheet (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQEevBoOVpFTd_XPtrRWmPyEqqAUiAhT/view?usp=sharing)

Question 7

How can I find a job before I graduate?

Accepted Answer

• RSP: Job Tracking Template(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17f2W31PGInZEVYEySKSkY3xv5h2jxv0MStLaab7K5pw/copy)
 • Guide: Internship + Job Search (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/30083-job-internship-search-strategies)
 • Video: Land Your First Job Out of College(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-XYbUXCSIQ)
 • Guide: Life After College for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 29 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)

Question 8

How can I pick a career path?

Accepted Answer

• Website: What Can I Do With This Major? (University of Tennessee) (https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/)
 • Quiz: Interest Profiler/Career Test (O*NET) (https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip)
 • Worksheet: Transferable Skills + Personality Reflection (College Possible) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zMx6olyg8oJPXCXJsnu2hD5r6fp6pXyz9xN-IVNF9RU/edit?usp=sharing)
 • Quiz: Personality Types Test/Myers Briggs (16 Personalities) (https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test)
 • Article:  How to Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided (The Balance) (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506)

Question 9

How can I navigate a job offer?

Accepted Answer

• Guide: Negotiating a Job Offer (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ma1FcVJFpRxl-SJ8413QK4CD32fS-ku_/view?usp=drive_link)

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