Career Development Toolbox
The links on this page will take you to tools that will aid you in your job search. They will take you through the process of creating a resume to negotiating job offers. Sample documents are offered to use as templates for resumes and other letters.
Evaluate yourself through STAR Situation-Task-Action-Result • Accomplishments • STAR Statements • STAR Worksheet
Market yourself to potential Employers Know yourself. Know your market. Market yourself. • Positioning Statement Worksheet • Components of a Marketing Plan • Marketing Plan Example • Career Plan Template • Sample Networking Directory (Excel file) • Networking Guide (for informational interviews) • MBA Deliverables Apply for Jobs & Put it in Writing (samples follow) • Apply for Jobs • Career Exploration and Targeted Search • Foster MBA Resume template (Word template) Note: Click once on each form field to edit. Do not double click. • Networking Letter • Expressing Interest Letter • Internship Cover Letter • Response to a Job Opening Cover Letter • Proposal for Service
Prepare for Interviews • Interview Tips from BCC • Strategic Approach to Interviewing • Summary of Interview Questions • McKinsey & Company (interactive cases)
Business Etiquette & Professional Attire • Basic Cell Phone & Email Etiquette • Dining Etiquette Review • Professional Attire Tips • Selected Business Etiquette Resources Unlock Your Potential • How to Manage Your Summer Internship • How to Work a Room Evaluate Job Opportunities and Negotiate Salaries • Evaluating Job Opportunities • Negotiating an Offer • Negotiating (powerpoint presentation) • Salary Calculator • Profession Specific Salary Surveys • Washington State Labor Market Information
Follow Up • Thank You Letter (sample)
Professional Associations in Washington • I Love Seattle Networking Reources • Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce • Trade Development Alliance • Washington Technology Industry Association