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Professional documents needed for applying to a job, internship, research experience or graduate school can come in many forms, shapes and sizes depending on your intended industry or professional experience. See below for support on the most common examples you’ll find.

What Can Employers Ask Previous Employers? Reference Check Explained

Published on December 3, 2024

When you’re in the process of getting a new job, one important step that often comes up is the reference check. A potential employer may contact your previous workplaces to gather more information about you, which might make you wonder: …

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How to Write a Career Action Plan (With Examples and a Template)

Published on November 5, 2024

If you’re serious about your professional growth, learning how to write a career action plan is essential. An effective action plan for your career is more than just a list of dreams—it’s a strategic roadmap designed to help you achieve …

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Identifying Skills for Your ResumeIn partnership withLightcast logo

Use this tool to identify and include relevant skills on your resume that reflect the internship or job to which you are applying.

There are two ways to use this tool below:

  1. By Keyword: Search for the name of the occupation you’re interested in.
  2. By Industry: Not sure what job you’d like? Search by desired industry and see available occupations.

Refer to the Technical Skills & Core Competency sections in the search results!

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Third Edition

The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Third Edition

A proper résumé and effective job-hunting skills can go a long way in getting a foot in the door. An …

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