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  1. Signaling Competence, Commitment, and Compatibility

    When you’re starting a new job, there are three things that you’re going to want to signal to the people you meet: competence, commitment, and compatibility. Competence (aka how well you can do your job) To show that you can do your job fully,...
  2. COOP Careers 🤝

    COOP Careers is a free fellowship program for unemployed or underemployed first-generation BA  grads who are interested in Data Analytics , Digital Marketing , or Financial Services . As a COOP fellow, you'll spend 3 evenings per week fo...
  3. Rezi

    More and more companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them make hiring decisions. Improve your chances of being selected for an interview by using Rezi’s AI-powered resume builder. Rezi’s AI Writer follows best resume bullet...
  4. Interviewing Worksheet

    In this article, you’ll find various self-guided resources and activities you can use to prepare for interviews.  Free Self-Guided Interview Resources Job Interview Skills Training Course (1.5 hour video) Short 'Career Tips' Video Library...
  5. Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) 🤝

    Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) is a program that partners with SNHU. It is available to all Rivet School’s active BA fellows and BA grads (up to 12 months) for free . You are matched with a mentor who leads 12 one-hour mentoring sessions. Eac...
  6. What is the Educator Pathway?

    If your career goals include becoming a classroom teacher or school administrator, then the Educator Pathway is meant for you! You’ll choose your major and work towards your BA just like any other Rivet School fellow. Once you’ve opted in to the...
  7. Certificate of Clearance

    The Certificate of Clearance (COC) is a document issued by the CTC to an individual who has completed the required fingerprint and background check process. The COC provides no authorization, only verification that you have completed a professiona...
  8. CareerSpring 🤝

    CareerSpring is a free online networking and job placement platform that helps first generation and/or low-income students find high quality employment and launch meaningful careers. What do I get on the platform? Their career video librar...
  9. Career Assessments

    Take a free career assessment to find out which jobs might be a good fit for you or to help you narrow down your job search. Here is a list of options depending on how much time you have: Have 5 minutes?   The 123 Career Test has 15 picture...
  10. Asking HR about Tuition Reimbursement

    Are you unsure if your employer can help you pay for college? Don’t assume that there’s no tuition support or reimbursement policy. Don’t listen to a hunch from your co-workers as the policies may have changed. Take it upon yourself to find out th...