Career Services

Resumes and cover letters alone won’t get you a job; rather, they’ll help you win an interview. Here is comprehensive information that will guide you through the process of writing a targeted resume and cover letter.

Researching an employer is an important part of the job search process. Having a well-formed understanding of an employer can help you determine if a job opening is aligned with your career goals, enable you to tailor your application and resume, and set you apart from other candidates, especially during an interview.

Interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process, enabling employers to confirm the skills and attributes from a candidate’s resume and cover letter and discern whether the applicant fits the company’s culture. However, it’s important to remember that an interview is a two-way conversation where you reaffirm your interest in the position and determine whether the company can support your long-term career goals.

Fellowships are short-term programs that can last anywhere from a few months to a few years. While fellowships can have competitive application processes, don’t be intimidated! Interviewing for and landing a fellowship is a wonderful experience, resume builder, and opportunity to network with professionals in your industry.

Handshake is Tulane’s career management center where both internal and external jobs, internships, fellowships, and student employment are listed. Handshake is additionally used to list all career related events for the school year. SPHTM Career Services actively uses Handshake to post and promote public health opportunities.

VMock is an online resume review tool that uses data science to give you feedback on strengthening your resume, simulating software that recruiters use to assess resumes. Through your Tulane credentials, you can log in and click “Continue with University ID” to set up your account. From there, you can upload your resume and follow prompts and feedback to boost your overall resume score.