Job Search and Career-related Communication
Kenan-Flagler students (Undergrad Business, MBA, MAC, PhD) may use the Center to fine-tune communication skills related to the job search. You may schedule appointments for:
- Mock interviews (behavioral and case)
- Resume and cover letter review
- Networking advice and practice
- Networking communication (emails, LinkedIn, etc.)
COVER LETTERS
Writing cover letters can be overwhelming! Here are a few resources you may find helpful:
We encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our Consultants to get personalized feedback to ensure your letter is a strong as possible.
Additional Cover Letter Resources
- Library of helpful articles and blog posts on cover letters and resumes at The Muse.
- HBR article “How to Write a Cover Letter”
- Fast Company article “The 7 Secrets to an Eye-Catching, Gig-Nabbing Cover Letter”
- Tips for finding the names of hiring managers
Job-Search Related Blog Posts
Undergraduate Business students in Dr. Sharon Cannon’s Management Communication class develop blog posts on various communication topics, including recent trends and best practices in job searches. You’ll find the entire Mastering Management Communication blog here. Some recent job search-focused posts include:
- Wait, did you say video interview?, by Ryan Ramsey
- Remember Me? I Want a Job, by Mark Schneider
- Personal Thoughts on Becoming a Case Interview Master, by Heather Engel
- Mastering the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question, by Sahar Kazemzadeh
- The Top 5 Most Common Resume Mistakes, by Clyde Atkins
- Writing a Cover Letter that Stands Out, by Jackson Reeves
- The Art of Networking, by Jennifer Vu
- Acing the Interview: How to Prepare, by Kyra Harakal
- The Biggest Taboos for Job Seekers: How Kenan-Flagler Students Can Avoid Them, by Rawlings Long