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RESUME & JOB SEARCH DOCUMENT RESOURCES
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Harold Shaw has been with Career Services for over eighteen years. His efforts are focused on helping students find success in the working world by providing them with career education and training in areas such as resume and interview preparation, networking skills, and job search strategies. Over the years, he has be an instructor of the department's career courses.Shaw also collaborates with faculty and academic advisors to promote career opportunities and customize career programs to meet the needs of the college.
Prior to joining Career Services, he worked at the University of South Florida in Human Resources as a Program Assistant and as a Senior Statistician in the Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Office.Shaw earned an MBA from the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in management studies with a concentration in hotel management from the University of the West Indies.
Make an appointment with Harold today to discuss career options, resume and cover letter critics, interview tactics, resume building, mock interviews and more.
Contact Information:
Harold Shaw 813-974-2171 [email protected]
Resumes and Cover Letters
Resume resources (links and downloads).
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Resume Writing Guidelines
- Resume Content & Format
- How to Write Accomplishment Statements
- Action Verbs
- Sending Resumes
- Sample Resume as Email Text
- How to Build A Resume (Instructional Video)
Chronological Resumes
- Bachelor of Science Student
- Bachelors of Arts Double Major with Study Abroad Experience
- Basic Chronological Resume
- Best First Year Resume Fall 2020
- B.S. Business Administration: Accounting Student
- B.S. Business Administration: Finance Student
- B.S. Business Administration: Hospitality Management
- Communications Student
- Computer Science Student
- Design Resume
- Dual Degree Student
- Ed .D./CV Student
- Graduate Student
- Nursing Student (BSN)
- International Student
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership Student
- Psychology Student
- Teacher Education Student
Functional Resumes
- Basic Functional Resume
- Sample Functional Resume #1
- Sample Functional Resume #2
Cover Letters
- Cover Letter Checklist
- Basic Sample Cover Letter
- Full-time Job Sample
- Internship Sample
- Computer Science Sample
- Student Assistant Sample
Sample Thank You Letter
- Thank You Letter
References/Recommendations
- Tips on Using References
- Sample References Sheet
- Letter of Recommendation Worksheet

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A collection of résumé and cover letter examples students can reference. ... find these samples to be helpful in designing and writing your own documents.
Formatting Tips · Keep your résumé to 1 page unless otherwise directed by a career counselor · Be sure your name and page number is on the second page if there is
Writing A Resume. Employers look for specific language within the resume and cover letter that highlights your knowledge of their organization
Looking for one-on-one assistance around your job search or career plans? Meet a career coach during a virtual, online appointment for a resume or cover
USF Career Services assists students in preparing for and making the transition to life after USF.
Workshop: Resume Foundations. This group session is for students seeking assistance with creating a resume from scratch. Students will be introduced to the
RESUME & JOB SEARCH DOCUMENT RESOURCES. USF St. Petersburg's Career Center's Resume Writing Guide · Resume Minimum Requirements Checklist
Use these resources to create or level up your resume and cover letter, ... Resumes and cover letters are tools that help you get an interview with a
The list of Career Advising offered by Harold Shaw and Career services is one ... education and training in areas such as resume and interview preparation
Resume Resources (Links and Downloads) · Chronological Resumes · Functional Resumes · Cover Letters · Sample Thank You Letter · References/Recommendations · Career