Here is a collection of links that will come in handy for recent graduates looking for their first job or for experienced hires who simply need a refresher.
1. Are cover letters necessary in the age of email?
- In digital age, cover letters remain a critical factor
- Tips for a Dynamic Email Cover Letter
- The Art and Craft of Email Cover Letters
- Proper E-mail Cover Letter Etiquette
- Ten common mistakes in resumes and cover letters
2. How creative should my résumé look?
- The 7 deadly sins of résumé design
- Give your résumé a face lift
- Pretty in Ink: Making a Resume Look as Appealing as the Content
3. My résumé looks great, but what do I put in it?
- Resume Tips for Designers
- 12 Job Application Tips for Copywriters
- Résumé Writing Guide for Design Jobs [pdf]
- How not to write a web design CV/resume
- 9 Resume Tips That Should Be Screechingly Obvious (But Apparently Aren’t)
4. Portfolio, portfolio, portfolio
- The Top Five Portfolio Pitfalls
- Designing a Digital Portfolio
- Portfolio Preparation Tips and Suggestions
- 5 Great Resources To Publish Your Portfolio!
- 10 Portfolios That Get Right to the Point
5. I scored an interview, now what?
- Interview Tips for Landing a Creative Job
- Acing Your Next Interview
- The Graphic Design Interview - How Best to Handle It?
- 25 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Gig
6. I’m interested in freelancing, but where do I begin?