Career Resources

• How to Build Your First Resume 
• Resume Sample - Freshmen, Sophomore, and BUS 103 students 
• Resume Sample - Junior, Senior, and BUS 303 students 
• Writing Your First Federal Resume 
• Resume Sample - Federal Resume 
• Building a Cover Letter

• Curated for you: This spreadsheet of open job and internship postings is curated for Costello students by our Experiential Learning Manager. To view, you will need to be logged in to OneDrive using your Mason credentials.
• Handshake: Connect with George Mason University's job/internship search and networking platform.
• Business Buzz Blog: See exclusive job postings shared with Costello students.
• Forage: Discover free 5-15 hour virtual work experiences curated by top employers.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Obtain information about hundreds of different occupations and skills required. 
• Work in Northern Virginia: Connect with hundreds of employers in Northern Virginia region who are actively hiring. Search for jobs and internships.
• InterviewStream: InterviewStream is an online interviewing preparation service that helps you rehearse answers to common questions, check your hardware for virtual interviews, and develop your elevator pitch. 
• HigherEd: Connecting students to global opportunities. Identify domestic and international job/internship opportunities with EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) corporate partners. 
• CareerShift: Search multiple career sites and job boards at once. Use your Mason email address to create a free account. 
• Passport Career: Identify international job/internship opportunities in up to 150 countries. Select "Register Now!" in the upper right corner of the home page, and enter Registration Key: gmuniver

These Blackboard modules will help you master career readiness basics and give you feedback on your job search materials from our Career advisors all in one place. Learn how to: 

• Build an effective resume 
• Write and customize your cover letter 
• Design a job search strategy to fit your career goals 
• Prepare for your interview 
• Seach for jobs and internships as an international student 
• And more! 

To access these modules, follow the video guide or the written instructions below. 

1. Log into Blackboard (MyMason). 
2. On the left panel, click “Organizations.” 
3. In the top right, click “Organization Catalog.” 
4. In the search bar next to “Search Catalog”, search “Costello College of Business Career Services” 
5. The option that comes up is “AU_SOB_CS”. 
6. Click on the gray drop-down arrow next to it and click “Enroll”. The course will now appear in your “Organizations” tab. 

• Accounting Resources
• Business Analytics Resources
• Finance Resources
• Financial Planning and Wealth Management Resources
• Government Contracting Resources
• Management Information Systems Resources
• Management, Consulting, and HR Resources
• Marketing Resources
• Operations and Supply Chain Management Resources
• Real Estate Development Resources

MasonMentors is a powerful online tool that helps business students connect with a diverse network of mentors across many different career fields. You can access the MasonMentors program here, review the information and click “Join our Community.” 

• How to Spot a Scam Job Offer or Post 
• Interview Preparation Guide 
• How to Beat an ATS 
• How to take a Professional Headshot 
• Creating a LinkedIn Profile 
• Networking Guide 
• Professional Attire Guide 
• Salary Negotiation Guide
• Resources for Students with Disabilities
• Resources for Undocumented Students 
• Getting Academic References