Some are chapters of national groups, some are locally chartered. Which brings us to alumni associations. Secondly, you'll find that many colleges and graduate schools now provide some career transition help for alumni. It may be mentoring on the local level or with job-search services through the campus career services office. For more information, check your alumni bulletin or look up your school on the web.
Most resumes get nothing more than a few seconds' review.
Here's what placement professionals have told Linda Carlson. Read it carefully to ensure you're responding to the employer's needs. Make your cover letter visually appealing, but limit type faces and avoid graphics. Remember, optical scanners can't read fancy type faces, icons, rules or other graphics. Don't make yourself sound old.