Sample Documents and Resources
The handouts below are created with employer feedback, and intended to help you in your career exploration and preparation.
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**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
**These documents are available in Handshake. Be sure to log in/activate your account for access. Email careers@utep.edu with any issues.
Relevant Links:
- Career Expo Networking Tips
- Accepting/Declining a Job Offer (PDF)
- Asking for a Recommendation Letter (PDF)
- Cover Letter Sample (PDF)
- Curriculum Vitae Guidelines (PDF)
- Dress for Success - Men and Women (PDF)
- Elevator Pitch (PDF)
- Freshman Career Packet (PDF)
- Have you Considered Federal Employment (PDF)
- Interview Strategies (PDF)
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist (PDF)
- Personal Statement Worksheet (PDF)
- References Sample (PDF)
- Resignation Letter (PDF)
- Thank You Letter Sample (PDF)
- AI Career Prompts (PDF)
Relevant Links:
- Using the verb, action, result format, rewrite my bullet points <upload your résumé with NO contact information> to better address this job description and bold your changes <insert job description>.
- Analyze this job description and list most important nouns, verbs and adjectives for me to include in my résumé: <insert job description>.
- You are a hiring manager for <insert company>. Review the following résumé and give me 5 specific changes to make based on the following job description:<insert résumé> <insert job description>.
- Write a cover letter for the role of [Title] at [Company], emphasizing my experience in [Specific Field/Technology]. Mention how my contributions at [Previous Company] align with the job requirements: <insert job description>.
- What are key words from this job description that I should add in my cover letter <upload cover letter> <insert job description>.
- Provide me a list of [number] interview questions based on the job description. Job description: <insert job description/link>.
- You are an expert HR professional and recruiter in the [“X” industry]. Ask me ten interview questions, one at a time and increasing in level of difficulty, to determine if my skills and experience align with a [“X” position] based on the following job description: <insert job description>.
* After any or all responses, you can follow up with: How could I have improved my last answer?
- Write a brief LinkedIn summary for a [major] student with the following skills and experiences: <insert skills and experiences>.
- Create a LinkedIn headline that highlights my expertise in [key skill or area] and my passion for [personal or professional interest]. Make it compelling and concise to attract potential employers and connections.
- What kind of posts should I share on LinkedIn to build my professional network?
- Create a message to connect with a professional at [Company] on LinkedIn, discussing my interest in the [Title] position and how my background in [Specific Field/Technology] makes me a strong candidate.
- What is a typical career path for a [role/job title]?
- What are the current trends in the [industry/field] job market?
- What skills are most in-demand for [job title]?
- What are some entry-level positions for a [“X” major or in the “X” field/industry]?
- Based on experiences in my résumé, what are 5 career fields I may want to explore <insert résumé>?
- ChatGPT helps students improve their résumés, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles while offering tailored career advice and interview practice.
- Perplexity.io provides in-depth, AI-driven career research insights, helping students understand industry trends, job market demands, and company cultures.
- Interviewing.io offers students realistic, anonymous mock interviews with industry professionals to hone their skills and receive constructive feedback.
- Interviewsby.ai enables students to practice interview questions and scenarios with AI, providing instant feedback and tips for improvement.
- Gemini.google.com can provide personalized career guidance, from suggesting relevant internship opportunities to offering interview prep tips and résumé feedback.
- PRESERVE YOUR PRIVACY by removing personal details from your résumé such as name, phone number, email, address.
- AI TOOLS DO NOT provide the expertise or holistic, individualized approach that career counseling does. We encourage you to use our drop-in advising and appointments to get well-rounded recommendations and support.
- EXERCISE CAUTION when sharing personally identifiable information with chatbots/AI.
- BE SURE to carefully review the content it provides and check for accuracy, bias, and authenticity.
- CONFIGURE your settings so that ChatGPT does not save your chat history or use it to train its model: Settings tab > data control > Turn off “Improve the Model for Everyone.
- Companies have different perspectives on the use of AI in your application process. Some may utilize tools to determine if content was AI generated. If possible, determine a company’s position before incorporating AI into your strategy.
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