At this point you are ready to start applying for jobs. It can be overwhelming to craft appropriate resumes or portfolios as well as draft cover letter after cover letter. These tools and resources show you how to make your application materials stand out from the crowd and speak to your future employer. You will want to make sure that you have presented some examples that can be expanded into stories when it is time to interview.

Tools

  • Distinguishing Resumes, CVs, Portfolios, and Bios

    Distinguishing Resumes, CVs, Portfolios, and Bios

    Learn the benefits of and the differences between a resume, CV, portfolio, and a professional bio.

  • Showcasing Anthropology to Employers

    Showcasing Anthropology to Employers

    Employers want to know what it means to hire an anthropologist. This tool gives you real-life examples of how anthropologists have made an impact.

  • Crafting a Cover Letter

    Crafting a Cover Letter

    Stand out to employers by crafting a thoughtful and compelling cover letter. This tool lets you know what to include.

  • ACRN Creating a Professional Portfolio 12.20.2024

    Creating a Professional Portfolio

    Highlight your best work with a professional portfolio. Common to careers in design and UX, a portfolio is a valuable way of sharing your capabilities and previous work with prospective employers and clients. This tool guides you through setting up your own digital portfolio.

  • Analyzing Job Descriptions

    Applying to jobs can be a time-consuming endeavor, so you want to be thoughtful about which job postings you reply to. In this tool, you will learn how to analyze job descriptions to determine if you are a fit.

Blogs

  • I saw reference to “T-shaped qualifications” What is this

    I saw reference to “T-shaped qualifications?” What is this?

  • How do you create a results-oriented resume?

    How do you create a results-oriented resume?

  • How Do I Focus my Job Search in Anthropology?

    How Do I Focus my Job Search in Anthropology?

  • How can you use ChatGPT to enhance your next job application?

    How can you use ChatGPT to enhance your next job application?