CMU Career Guide Central Michigan University Career Guide | Page 2

WHAT’S INSIDE
GETTING
STARTED

Getting Started 3
Our Programs 4
Handshake 5

Choosing a Major 7
Holland Assessment and Results
8
Gaining a Competitive Edge
10

CREATE AND

COMMUNICATE

2

EXPERIENCE

Your Experiences 13
Your Skills 14
Adapting Your Resume 15
Action Verbs 16
Resume Examples 17
Cover Letter 21
Showing Your Fit 22
References 23
Curriculum Vitae 24

Online Branding 26
Proactive Job Search
27
Navigating a Career Fair
28

LANDING
THE JOB

EXPLORE AND

Interview Preparation 30
Types of Interviews
31
Sample Interview Questions
32
Interview Attire 34
Following Up 36

MARKET AND

MANAGE