For Students
- Student Request for Writing and Interviewing Coach
- Sign up to participate in mock interviews
- To contact the Career Resources Office, email Remi Duyile, Student Engagement & Internship Coordinator
Internships
Information about where and how to apply for internships, requirements, and current postings
Handshake
Handshake is a job search engine which lists hundreds of internships, volunteer opportunities, full and part-time jobs, information about career fairs, and other resources. Employers search for you! For more information about Handshake, contact the BSU Career Development Center.
Students, begin your career journey by signing onto Handshake. If you are enrolled as a BSU student, you only need to logon to Handshake to activate your account. Complete your profile and upload your resume. Employers are looking for you!
Resources
Resume Writing
- Resume writing 101
- Create your resume: tips and advice (Google)
- 5 Resume writing tips from a recruiter to get hired
- How to write a federal resume
How to Write a Cover Letter
Resume Templates
Cover Letter Templates
Effective Writing Samples
Interviewing Resources
- Interviewing
- How to prepare for a mock interview
- STAR (situation, task, action, result) interview response technique
- Interview tips – body language and more
- 30 Interview questions
Professional Development
If you would like to participate in an event related to the following topics, please sign up by clicking on the topic.
- "Mock Interview Mondays"
- Experiential learning, professional development, and networking opportunities
Applying for Federal Internships
See information about how to apply for federal internships
Post Internship Evaluation
For students who have completed an internship, please complete this short evaluation
Writing Resources at BSU
- The Smith Vidal Literacy and Language Center
Not content-based, however they are available to assist you with writing. They provide online tutoring and writing mentorship. Email: writingcenter@bowiestate.edu - Digital handouts (BSU Writing Center)
Includes writing guide for cover letters. Review sections under "Specific Genres (Pink)" and "Grammar, Mechanics and Style (Yellow)" and "Specific Genres - How to Write a Resume"