Whether you are looking for student employment, internship experience, or trying to land a full-time role after graduation, check out these great resources focused for College of Information Science students from the InfoSci Career Center.
Need more guided assistance? Please don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting with an InfoSci Career Center staff member.
Search Strategy & Tools
The job market is tough right now. As a busy student, you need to make sure that your time and energy is spent well. Make sure that you are developing a search strategy that allows you the best chance at landing a position you are proud of.
Perfecting Your Resume/CV
Whether you are looking to craft your first college resume or you need to narrow down your content, use these examples and resources to refine one of the most important documents in your internship or career search.
Cover Letter Writing
A cover letter allows you the chance to convey to a hiring team why you are the best candidate for the position. Utilize the resources below to ensure your document is formatted and organized correctly so you can feel confident in your application
Digital Portfolio Building
Many employers in the information science space look to a digital portfolio to understand a prospective employee’s technical skills, creative problem solving and level of understanding. Check out these resources to build a strong digital portfolio.
Ace the Interview
Getting to the interview stage is a big deal and with the right preparation and support, you can convey with confidence all you can bring to a potential role and your enthusiasm to grow with a specific organization. Use these tools to feel prepared when interviewing
Navigating Job Offer and Negotiation
You’ve landed an offer (or several!). How do you determine if this is a good offer and how do you use all that you bring to the role to confirm it is a good fit? Did you know you can negotiate more than salary? Check out these tips and resources below!
Major-Specific Resources
Check out specific resources for your specific major:
Career Exploration
Do you know what your career will look like based on your degree? Check out these resources to start your career exploration journey. Or meet with an InfoSci Career Center Team member to get individualized support!