3. Topics to be Covered
• Tools and resources available to SWCS members through
theCareer Centerwebsite
• Tips on writing a Resume and Cover Letter
• Interview and Networkingadvice
4. The Career Center
• Go onto swcs.org
• Go to the ‘Resources’ tab
• Clickon the ‘Career Center’
5. Career Center Resources For
Employers
• SWCS employer connections
• Job Postings
• Ideal Candidates
• Career ProfileInterviews
6. Career Center Resources for future
Employees
• Job Postings
• Job Alerts
• Company Directories
• ResumeBuilder
• SWCS Guide for Studentsand Early Career
Professionals in Conservation
#SWCS19
7. How do we make the bridge between
the employee and employer?
•Resumes
•Cover letters
•Interviews
•Networking Video
#SWCS19
8. Resumes
• What are they really?
• Resume Scanners
• Format
• Objective, Summary
9. Resumes Sections
• Education
• Work Experience
• Volunteerism
• Research Experience
• Relative Course Work
• Other Activities and Skills
11. Cover Letter Sections
• Introduction
• How do you match the Position
• Why the company is great
• Ask for Interview
12. Interview
• How to prepare
• During the interview
• Closing the interview
13. Networking
• TED talkabout how to hackNetworking
• Created byDavid Burkas
• 2:06 to 6:30
• 7:56 to 9:37
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrqZjIDE44
14. References
• Slippery Rock University Career Connections Office – John
Rindy
• www.ted.com/talks
• swcs.org