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Critical Writing Program: Chick Lit and Postfeminism [WRIT 039 306]- Fall 2020 by Mayelin Perez

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LinkedIn Learning - Online Video Tutorials

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LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) is an online training library that provides access to video tutorials covering a wide selection of topics, including cover letters, resumes, and career development. New and improved courses are added weekly. University students, faculty, and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning.

Here are just a few of the many video tutorials available:

Cover Letter resources

  • Cover Letter Writing Guide - Penn Career Services - A writing guide on cover letters prepared by Penn Career Services that covers the purpose of cover letters, cover letter etiquette,  
  • Job Search Letters - Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - These OWL resources will help you write job application letters, thank you and follow up letters, as well as effective acceptance and rejection letters. Also included are links to other OWL resources geared for entry-level and skilled labor positions.
  • Microsoft Office Templates - Access a wide selection of MS Word templates with formatting for various styles of resumes and cover letters. 

Résumé Resources

  • Preparing Effective Résumés - Penn Career Services 
  • Résumés and CVs - Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - These OWL resources will help you compose effective résumés and curricula vitae (or CVs) for your job search. This section includes resources on page design (which includes using white space, headings, and fonts), as well as resources on tailoring your résumé for specific employers. This section also contains links to other OWL resources geared for entry-level and skilled labor positions.
  • CareerOneStop Résumé tutorials guide job seekers through resources for resume types, design, and essential features.

Researching Prospective Employers

Use these websites and resources to research potential employers.

Career and Internship resources

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