CAREER MANAGEMENT 101
  • Home
  • Job Search Strategy
    • Key Elements of a Job Search Strategy
    • Developing a Targeted Job Search Strategy
    • Managing Your Job Search
    • Job Posting Resources
    • Additional Career Resources
    • USC Career Center
  • Resumes
    • Sections of the Resume
    • Resume Formatting Guidelines
    • Writing Effective Job Descriptions
    • Sample Resume
  • Cover Letters
    • Cover Letter Strategy
    • Sections of the Cover Letter
    • Sample Cover Letter
  • Interviewing
    • Interview Strategy
    • Interview Checklist
    • Tackling Tough Interview Questions
  • Networking
    • Why Networking Matters
    • Identifying & Expanding Your Network
    • Informational Meetings
    • Online Networking Resources
  • connectRossier
WRITING EFFECTIVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Writing effective job descriptions for each position listed on your resume is an important task that needs to be approached strategically in order to maximize the impact you will have on the reader. 

Your job descriptions will include a combination of your overall responsibilities, assigned task and duties and, most important, your overall impact and contribution. 
RESOURCES:
Right click to open in a new window
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
File Size: 118 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

25 Resume Tips from the Employer Perspective
File Size: 103 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Article:  How to Write Resumes for Jobs in Education 
Undercover Recruiter
Article:  Why I Tossed Your Resume
Chronicle of Higher Education

Picture
Picture
Do you have feedback on the resources provided or suggestions for additional resources?
Send your feedback to careers@rossier.usc.edu