The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
Hours and Location
Center Hours for Spring 2012
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
* Please call for an appointment
Walk-in Hours begin on Tuesday, January 24th (For current students only):
Need help with your resume or cover letter? Stop by during Walk-in Hours for a brief consultation!
Tuesdays and Fridays
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Thursdays
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Located in Spellman Hall
Conducting an effective job search requires resume and cover letter preparation as well as interview practice. The Center for Career Development recommends that you meet with a Career Advisor to review the resume and cover letter and conduct a mock interview. The following resources will assist you in successfully marketing yourself for a job.
The Center for Career Development Tips for Resumes
Career Development’s Resume & Cover Letter Writing Presentation (PowerPoint)
Monster College - Guidelines for resume writing.
Quintessential Careers - cover letters, resumes, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, career tests and quizzes, and more career resources
JobStar Central - Describes type of resumes, the resume as a selling tool, cover letters, and electronic resume banks. Includes sample resumes and cover letters.
Monster Resume Center: Features targeted resumes, samples cover letters, resume components and do's and don'ts.
Collegegrad.com - A complete site for resume preparation, job search strategies, job postings and career info.
Helpful resource on resume & cover letter do’s and don’ts
Thank You Letters and References
Thank You Letters:
Why are they important?
Sample Thank You Letter
References:
What are they and why are they important?
Click here for sample References
See Also:
What's New
Schedule a Visit Today
Employers Attending Iona's Spring 2012 »
Check out the newly updated Next Step Guide, our comprehensive career planning manual! Special new features highlight LinkedIn, Effective Job/Internship Search for Students with Disabilities, and Personal Statement Guidelines for graduate school.
Job Choices Magazine (National Association for Colleges and Employers)
Student-focused recruitment publication which provides a wealth of information on the job search process and professional etiquette!
Off-Site Events:
Coast-To-Coast Career Fair - NYC February 6th at the Radisson Martinique.