Do you want to apply for a professional position but your not sure where to start? Here are some great tools to help get you started onto the path of success!

*Make sure that you click on 'save as' after you click on the link to save each file as a Word document. This will allow you to save the file once your information has been inserted.

Applications

Creating a 'cheat sheet' application is a great way to make sure you are able to fill out an employment application completely and accurately. Download and complete the generic application form to have your own cheat sheet.

• Sample Job  Application Form

Resumes

• Simple: Want to create with your own formatting preferences? This is the easiest way to create a resume.
  • Step by step instructions for doing a quick and simple resume
• Career Cruising: Use Career Cruising to create a resume
  • Instructions to walk you through the step by step process for a Career Cruising resume
• Word Template: Need to create a resume, but not sure how to format it? Click on the attached Word template and click and type. Delete any sections you don't need, but beware that templates can be tricky when it comes to formatting
  • Resume Template for Microsoft Word
• Resume tips that will insure your resume is up to professional standards

Cover Letters

Want to include a letter of introduction with your resume but have no idea what to include or what format to use? Click on this download for some advice and a sample on page two.  

• Cover Letter Help and Sample

Interviews

Great job - you got an interview but your not done yet. Download the following document to get some great advice on interviews and see some common interview questions. Good luck!

• Interview Advice  

Additional Links

Want to view local job listings online? Link to job listings at www.herald-review.com/jobs and www.indeed.com.   Want more information? Link to www.monster.com or www.ziprecruiter.com for more great career advice!