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Employment Counseling Services

The Office of Human Resources will provide expanded Employment Counseling services for regular and term employees during the budget reduction period.  Our experienced employment personnel will be available for assistance with:

  • Resume/cover letter strategies;
  • Coaching on effective interview techniques;
  • Detailed information about internal opportunities; and
  • Review of skills and opportunities for skill advancement.

All services are confidential.  We will work with you to help you with your career transition or as you consider other opportunities. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail the Office of Human Resources at Human.Resources@Dartmouth.edu.

Getting Started
How to Conduct an Effective Job Search
Action Plan (pdf)
Job Tracking Sheet (pdf)

Resume
Creating a Resume
Sample Resumes (from careerbuilder.com)
Resume Template (from careerbuilder.com) 

Cover Letters
Creating a Cover Letter
Sample Cover Letters (from monster.com) 

Interviewing
Interview Tips (from the state of New Hampshire)  

Assessment Tools
LiveCareer.com (free)
Internet Career Connection (free)
The Career Key (nominal fee)

Additional Resources
Faculty/Employee Assistance Program (F/EAP)
NH Employment Security
VT Department of Labor
National Career Development Association

Suggested Reading
Does Your Resume Answer These Key Questions? (from careerbuilder.com)
10 Tips for Writing a Professional Resume (from careerbuilder.com)
Resume Critique Checklist (from monster.com)
Cover Letters That Sell (from monster.com)
Cover Letter Etiquette (from monster.com)
Should You Use a Chronological or Functional Resume? (from monster.com)
Resume Dilemma: Career Change (from monster.com)
Follow the Interview With a Thank-You Note (from monster.com)
 

Last Updated: 10/5/09