Career Toolkit

The Career Toolkit is a compilation of student resources: a digital library of the informational printed materials available to students visiting the Career Services Office. Browse or print career overviews in specific disciplines, career strategies and tips, and sample cover letters and résumés.

Career Overviews

Learn more about the transferable skills developed in your area of study that help you stand out in today's competitive job market. In addition, you'll find job resources and associations you can join to help you stay connected to current topics and leaders in the industry.

Select from the following programs:
Animation
Architecture
Ceramics
Community Arts
Fashion Design
Film
Furniture
Glass
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Jewelry / Metal Arts
Painting/Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Textiles
Visual and Critical Studies
Visual Studies
Writing

Career Strategies

Get tips for networking, résumé writing, informational interviewing, and more!
Action words for your résumé
Career guide
Cover-letter writing basics
Graduate school guide
Informational interviewing tips
Interview strategies
Job search strategies
Networking strategies
Résumé writing basics
Summer job search tips

Sample Résumés & Cover Letters

Browse cover letter and résumé samples tailored for use in a variety of disciples. Use these examples to strengthen and highlight your skills and qualifications on your next application!

Select from the following examples:
Architecture
Beginner
Design
Fine Art: Arts Administration
Fine Art: Artist Trades
Fine Art: Exhibiting
Teaching CV
Writing