Research Guides: Job & Career Research: Test Prep, Resumes, Cover Letters, & more!

Test Preparation Materials

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Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Offers practice tests and tutorials designed to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests. Includes GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, Praxis, TOEFLL, and more.
- Access provided by the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).
- An account is required to access some resources and save your progress in the prep material.

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Resources to check out in Peterson's:

Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Offers practice tests and tutorials designed to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests. Includes GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, Praxis, TOEFLL, and more.
- Access provided by the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).
- An account is required to access some resources and save your progress in the prep material.

Vols Guide to Resume Writing
A detailed guide to help you write an exceptional resume. Example resumes and a checklist are included!

Cover Letter Examples
Here are cover letter examples for different types of situations.
Cover Letter Tips
Learn about cover letter format and what to include to stick out to employers! Check out *page 27* of the Vol Guide to Resume Writing to see a sample cover letter.

Big Interview ⭐️
Big Interview is an online system that allows you to practice your interview skills from anywhere online as long as you have access to a webcam. Big Interview creates a realistic interview experience where you are asked challenging questions that are similar to what you maybe asked in a real job interview. You can use Big Interview whenever you want, and as often as you want to prepare for any employment opportunity.
Vol Guide to Interviewing
A detailed guide covering all aspects of interviewing!
Salary & Negotiation Tips
Learn how to advocate for yourself with these small steps!

Professional Clothing Options
Learn the difference between Business Professional attire, Business Casual attire, and everywhere in between.

UT Resources not to miss!

Rocky Top Boutique
Rocky Top Boutique provides all students access to rent or purchase high-quality professional clothing at a discounted price for job fairs, networking events, internships, presentations, and more. You can rent ($60) or purchase $200) a box of professional clothing and speak to a stylist to prepare your professional look.
Smokey's Closet
Smokey’s Closet provides free, gently used professional clothing and accessories to ALL students (including undergraduate and graduate) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Location: Student Union Room 376C

Contact Email: smokeyscloset@utk.edu

Contact Phone Number: (865) 974-0858

You can find more information regarding shopping hours and how to donate on the Dean of Students website.

Handshake
Handshake connects UT students to professional opportunities including part-time jobs, internships, and full-time positions. It's free for students and alumni and offers access to more than 500,000 employers.