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  1. California Career Zone

    Create a free account on California Career Zone to learn more about yourself, find out more about your career options, and inform your choices. We recommend checking out “Explore Industry Sectors” and “Explore Occupations” to learn about 900+ ...
  2. Career Intro Video

    This video is an introduction to the career program at Rivet School. It explains the seven career competencies  by using student examples and emphasizes the fact that you'll need more than just your degree to gain career success.       ...
  3. Create a Resume

    In this article, you’ll find tips on how to format your resume and what content to include. In addition, you’ll find bullet point examples and an action verb list. Formatting Tips Try your best to keep it to one page by highlighting your most...
  4. What can I major in at Rivet School?

    There are three SNHU majors to choose from through College for America: 1) Communications 2) Healthcare Management and 3) Management. Although there are a limited number of options available, each one of them will equip you with a wide range of kn...
  5. Merit America

    If you're interested in Grow with Google but want coaching and accountability support along the way (similar to Rivet School's model), Merit America might be the program for you! Merit America is an organization designed to support working adu...
  6. Forage

    Are you looking to explore potential careers?  Forage offers free virtual work experiences that allow you to explore different career interests. The simulations replicate work done at top companies (like J.P. Morgan) and range anywhere from 2-1...
  7. Google Docs Resume Templates

    Google Docs has five resume templates that you can use for free . They are ATS-friendly so we recommend using them if you are applying for a job at a large company. Here are the steps to create a resume using Google Docs: Log in to your Google ...
  8. Career Exposure

    You don't know what you don't know, but we're here to help! When you’re trying to select a career goal, an important question to ask yourself is, “what careers am I familiar with?” You might be familiar because of your family members, friends, peo...
  9. Subject Matter Requirement/CSET

    The Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for anyone seeking a teaching credential in California. By meeting the SMR, you demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter area of their intende...
  10. Cover Letter Worksheet

    Think of a job description as an advertisement – it tells you who a company is looking for. Your cover letter is a one page response clearly stating why YOU are the person they’re looking for.  Cover letters should be customized for each job you’...