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	Susan D. Bates BellaOnline's Colleges Editor

Career Fairs : Making the Most of Them
Even though career fairs can be useful regardless of your level in college, attendance if often not enough. Following specific guidelines can improve the effectiveness of the career fairs you attend.

Contact Information
Make a good impression every time that you write your contact information on documents for prospective employers by writing your contact information professionally. You also want to continue this good impression by responding professionally when the employer contacts you.

Cover Letter Components
Many college students have a difficult time writing cover letters. This is partly because students often lack experience writing formal business letters. Therefore, it is important for students to learn the conventions of cover letter writing.

Cover Letters for College Students
Cover letter writing is a very important skill for students to master because they can make the difference between an employer reading your resume and the employer passing it over. A well-written cover letter may persuade the employer to consider you as a job candidate.

Interview Questions for Recent Graduates
Common interview questions and how to answer them for students applying for their first job out of college.

IT Job Search Tips
Tips for finding employment in the IT field. (Article is on another great site on BellaOnline)

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Networking Cards
Networking cards are a great way for to pass on your information to professional contacts you meet. They are similar to business cards except they include your personal information. These cards are great for college students who do not yet have business cards.

Networking Contacts
Career networking (also referred to as networking) is the process of connecting with others to gain information about your career field and to discover employment opportunities. If you are looking for a job, networking is important because many positions are not advertised.

Researching Work-at-Home Opportunities
A growing number of students are looking for ways to earn an income from their homes. While there are legitimate work-at-home jobs, many advertised opportunities are scams. Students who want to work from home must do careful research to avoid being scammed.