As a professional, you will be expected to write in a professional manner. At this stage of career development, you should be receiving interview opportunities as well as job offers.

A personal statement, also known as a “statement of purpose” or “goal statement,” is a document that demonstrates your writing ability on a more personal level for your application into a graduate program.

Portfolios are significantly useful tools for marketing yourself.

A cover letter is the first thing employers see when sifting though applicants, making it just as important as your resume.

A resume is your promotional brochure. Its function is to qualify you for an interview.

Social media is a powerful tool that connects you with professionals, alumni, recruiters, and organizations.

Networking is one of the most important activities that job-seekers need to master to be truly successful in their career search.

Whenever you meet for a business meeting, ten impressions of you are made within the first ten seconds of that meeting.

An effective Job Search can be exhausting and time consuming. Choosing a job that will assist you in launching your career and meeting your career goals should be your target.

The Career Development Center offers a wide variety of services. The following are particularly relevant as you complete the Launch Your Career section of GOALS.