Resources

Helpful links for developing and enhancing best practice resume, cover letter, interviewing and networking skills. PSU students have an invaluable resource in the Portland State University Career Center, which offers hands on trainings in all areas of career development.

Resumes:

• Tips on writing resumes from the PSU Career Center here
• Resume tips and strategies from the award winning York series here
• Sample resumes for engineers and computer science professionals here
• 10 resume tips for engineers here
• Find a cornucopia of useful information in Intern Match’s Application Guide here
  

Cover Letters:

• Tips on writing cover letters from the PSU Career Center here
• Cover letter tips and strategies from the award winning York series here
• Useful list of resume and cover letter action verbs here
• Find a cornucopia of useful information in Intern Match’s Application Guide here

Interviewing:

• Tips on interviewing from the PSU Career Center here
• Tips on writing interview thank you letters here
• Interview tips from Engineering.com here
• Interview tips and strategies from the award winning York series here
• Helpful list of sample interview questions courtesy of MCECS here
• Steps for conducting an informational interview here
• Tips on networking from the York series here
• Find a cornucopia of useful information in Intern Match’s Application Guide here