Pro Tips
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Don’t rush through applications, take your time to make a good impression.
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From a great Career Coach named Katie Thompson, “If there is an option to add a cover letter, add a cover letter.”
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Update your resume, or at least look over your resume, before you start applying for positions.
Through your school
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Visit the career office at your university or academic college
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Apply through school platforms before other options
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Read the fine print in applications; many companies want you to apply externally or provide more information.
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See what companies your peers are working for or applying to.
Through LinkedIn
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Use your resources: Network, Alumni, Peers, Professors, University Resources, etc.
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Do your research before applying or reaching out.
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If you are reaching out to a recruiter, reach out with the knowledge of an open position in their company you are interested in.
Through Google
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Subconsciously if you are connected with someone you will be more memorable. LinkedIn and universities help facilitate this, so finding a connection through Google applications could be more difficult.
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Be careful of scam applications. If you are ever asked to put questionable information in an application, think twice before submitting it.
