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| Academic Careers Versus Industrial Careers 
		                  			                  	Academic Careers Versus Industrial Careers
By Staff Writer
What now? This will be the first question on the mind of every person passing out of graduate school with a PhD or a similar degree. The intensity....		                   
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| Interview Myths That Keep You From Landing the Job 
		                  			                  	Interview Myths That Keep You From Landing the Job
by Karen Noonan
With so few jobs currently available and so many people currently hoping to fill those jobs, standing out in an interview is of utmost....		                   
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| Letters of Recommendation for Ph.D.s 
		                  			                  	Role of Recommendation letters and What Makes Them Effective
Getting the strongest possible letters is an essential element of an effective job search. Some faculty will read a candidate's letters before....		                   
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| How can fresh College graduates find a job? 
		                  			                  	How can fresh College graduates find a job?
By Staff Writer
The strife that the economic meltdown the world has been going through has only just started to abate. Most companies had put a freeze on....		                   
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| Sample Resumes - Functional 
		                  			                  	Cindy J. Smith
    
        
            Present Address 
            150711 Grand River Ave
             E. Lansing, MI 48823 
            (517) 555-1212  
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| How to Write an Effective Resume 
		                  			                  	How to write an effective resume:
An effective resume is the foundation of every successful job campaign. Most students write their first resume when they are seeking internships or summer employment,....		                   
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| Resume Critique List 
		                  			                  	RESUME CRITIQUE LIST
    Does the overall appearance make an employer want to read it?
    Is the layout professional?
    Is the information organized so it is easy to read? (If the employer just....		                   
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| Action Verbs for Job Description 
		                  			                  	ACTION VERBS FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Verb phrases are the strongest way to describe previous job responsibilities. To write verb phrases, pretend you're telling someone about your job, beginning each sentence....		                   
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| Sample Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
		                  			                  	JOHN W. SMITH
123 Main Street
New Haven, Connecticut 6520
(510) 555-1234 
[email protected]
 
EDUCATION
Univeristy of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Ph.D. in American Studies, June....		                   
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| Sample Resumes - Chronological 
		                  			                  	 
SAMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
                Joe Williams
Campus Address:            Permanent Address:
12345 East Shaw Hall       10030 Wild Oak Drive
East Lansing, MI 48825     Flint,....		                   
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| Cover Letters 
		                  			                  	
A cover letter is  just as important as your resume.  It is an opportunity to personalize  your resume and sell your skills. Include these important sections in  your cover letter:
    Heading....		                   
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| Cover Letter Template 
		                  			                  	
Your Name 
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code 
Phone Number
Date
Individual's Name 
Job Title 
Name of Organization 
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms.  __________:
First....		                   
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| Thank-You Letters 
		                  			                  	
Saying “thank  you” is not only the right thing to do, it is also another opportunity to sell your  qualifications and leave a positive impression on the reader. You should always send....		                   
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| Thank-You Note Sample 
		                  			                  	
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code Phone Number
Date
Individual's Name 
Job Title 
Name of Organization 
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. __________________:
Thank you....		                   
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| Employer Research 
		                  			                  	Before an interview, make sure you thoroughly explore the  company's Web sites. These will often include information such as a  vision, mission statement, product descriptions, hiring policies, and  job....		                   
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| Know yourself 
		                  			                  	In order to make an informed career decision, you should look at your values,  interests, personality  and skills.
Values
Work values play an important role in one's job  satisfaction, include autonomy,....		                   
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| Higher education more money 
		                  			                  	You will earn more if you have more education. You will also be  less likely to become unemployed.
A survey from 2008 shows that average earnings grow from $426 to  $591 per week, just by earning a high....		                   
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| What to expect in the interview for a postdoctoral position 
		                  			                  	
The interviews can be very different depending on the PIs.  Most PIs would like to know if you will be a good fit, both personally and professionally, to the lab. They'll want to....		                   
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| 7 Things Never to Say to Your Boss 
		                  			                  	7 Things Never to Say to Your Boss
 
By Karen Burns 
Everyone has a boss. Even if you "work for yourself," you're still an employee to your client.
A big part of maintaining the....		                   
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| Advice on Choosing a Successful Post-doctoral Position 
		                  			                  	Choosing the right post-doctoral position can be one of the most important decisions of a scientist’s professional life. But some post-docs are unhappily surprised to discover that their chosen lab....		                   
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