Preparation should include putting the following information in the résumé:
- Educational background
- Work history
- Honors and awards
- Membership in club and/or community activities, leadership positions held, athletics, and community service
- Personal and professional references
Students should understand the importance of keeping a master résumé current and updated even if he or she is not currently involved in a job search and the differences between paper and electronic formats.
An interview follow-up letter should include
- reminder of the applicant's qualifications
- confirmation of the applicant's interest in the job
- request for further action, perhaps a second interview or meeting.
Resigning from a position should follow procedure and include
- an oral or written resignation from the job
- a provision of ample time to find a replacement--usually two weeks
- an offer to train the replacement in adherence to company procedures.