Job Seeker Tools
This section contains valuable tools to help you find the perfect job by better marketing yourself to prospective employers – from creating your resume to writing your Thank You letter. And learn how IEEE can help you continually develop your skills by participating in a mentoring program.
Resume/CV Building Tools
As a registered Job Seeker on the IEEE Job Site, you have the ability to build a resume or CV by following step-by-step instructions or simply upload an existing one into your IEEE Job Site account.
This enables you to easily apply to jobs posted on the IEEE Job Site and to benefit from keyword matching – employers finding you based on key word searches off your resume.
Simply log into your IEEE Job Seeker Account and select the Resume tab.
Other Helpful Links
IEEE-USA Employment & Career Services PowerPoint Presentations
- Resume & Cover Letter Writing (.ppt)
- Interviewing Types & Preparation (.ppt)
- It’s Time for the Interview (.ppt)
Participate in an online mentoring partnership with the IEEE Mentoring Connection™. Mentors use their career and life experiences to help IEEE members in their professional development.
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The US Cyber Challenge is looking for 10,000 young Americans with the skills to fill the ranks of cyber security practitioners, researchers, and warriors. Some will become the top guns in cyber security.
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The Mentor Graphics Displaced Worker program provides training and networking tools for EDA workers looking for work.
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If you are looking for a job abroad, you should be prepared for unexpected differences in application procedures between your home country and the host country. IEEE Members can order the complete set of “Looking for work in …” Guides or individual guides at a 10% discount!
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The following links contains tips that can help you in your job search process. These are compliments of Quintessential Careers – a career, job, and college site, offering comprehensive free expert career and job-hunting advice (through articles, tools, tips, samples, and tutorials).
Resume/CV Building Tips
- Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes
- Culturally Competent Resumes for the Global Job Market
Cover Letters
- The Basics of a Dynamic Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Checklist
- Cover Letter Do's and Don'ts
Interviewing Tips
- Job Interview Questions Database
Thank You Letters
- FAQs About Thank You Letters
- Job Interview Thank-You Letter Formula
- 10 Tips for Writing a Job-Search Interview Thank-You Letter
Tips for the Mature Job Seeker
- Job and Career Resources for Mature Job Seekers