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PREPARING for a Career

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Preparing for your career can be a little overwhelming and takes time.   Preparation includes articulating who you are by sharing your career goal and demonstrating your expertise and strengths. It is about developing your brand or your marketing materials (i.e. resume, portfolio, cover letter, etc.) to highlight your value.  Preparation also includes developing and maintaining a professional online presence and identifying your areas of growth. 

Schedule an appointment with career services to discuss your preparation phase. 

 

The Kent State Career Closet

The Kent State Career Closet is your go-to place on campus for FREE professional attire! Come and browse our selection of new and gently used business attire for men and women. Access is available to all Kent State University students, staff and faculty. 

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Canvas Resources 

Visit our Canvas page for a variety of preparation tip sheets, including resume basics, how to write strong impact statements, a guide to write effective cover letters, interview preparation tips, and mock interview opportunities. 

RESUME

Your resume is an essential document for any job application. You can present your skills in a way that "wows" your audience to help you land your dream job. Visit our canvas resource page for resources to help you write a strong resume. 

COVER LETTER

Cover letters are the perfect and essential complement to a resume. They allow you to elaborate on key areas of your resume that you think make you the best candidate. Not every aspect of your resume needs to be discussed in a cover letter, so be sure to tailor each cover letter to every job you apply to. Visit our canvas resource page for resources to help you write articulate cover letters. 


 

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

The interview is the employer's opportunity to decide whether you are a fit for the position. Not all interviews are created equal, but you should expect to discuss why you are the right person to fill their vacancy. It is important that you prepare adequately beforehand to ensure you are ready for the interview. Visit our Canvas resource page for resources to practice your interview skills. 

CAREER EVENTS

Participating in career educational, networking and recruitment events are great ways to explore career options.  Each semester we hold a variety of career events and fairs catered to Ambassador Crawford College students! 

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