Graduate Resource
Graduate Resource
Graduate Career Resource Guide
Summary:
The Graduate Career Resource Guide provides valuable information on resume writing, cover letters, interviewing techniques, and various types of interviews. It offers insights on how to format resumes and cover letters, write strong bullet points, and prepare for different interview scenarios such as Skype/video interviews, traditional face-to-face interviews, and behavioral interviews. The guide also includes sample questions, resume action verbs, the STAR method, and tips on sending thank you letters after interviews.
The USC Career Center provides resources on resume writing, cover letter formatting, and tips on writing strong bullet points. Additionally, the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offers guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. The guide also covers downloadable resources for resume and cover letter writing.
When preparing for interviews, candidates may encounter various types of interview formats such as panel/committee interviews, case interviews, telephone interviews, group interviews, and stress interviews. The guide offers advice on how to excel in video interviews, social work interviews, and provides the opportunity to practice through mock interviews.
