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In order to become a teacher, you will need to pass specific exams depending on what state you live in and what grades/subjects you want to teach. The deadline to pass these exams is determined by the credential program you enroll in, but you will...
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Last Updated: 09/02/2026
in About Career at Rivet School
The career support fund helps you access the financial support you may need to advance in your career. You can receive up to $100 max per year from the career support fund. Here are some examples of what the career support fund can be used for: ...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in Job Search Resume
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’...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in Job Search Interview
"Tell me about yourself” is a common interview question. What do they expect to hear? Read this article for ideas and tips. It might sound like they’re asking to hear about your favorite hobbies and TV shows, but they’re not. They’re not asking ...
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Last Updated: 09/02/2026
in Career Planning
Start creating your career plan by setting SMART career goals. SMART stands for: Specific: Is the goal well-defined/clear? M easurable: How will I know when I’ve reached the goal? Attainable: Do I have the skills and resources to reach ...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in Job Search
Keeping track of what jobs you’re interested in, you’ve applied to, or you’ve interviewed for can feel overwhelming. Stay organized during the job search by using our job search tracker . We recommend adding it as a tab on your Rivet School proje...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in Social Capital
In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of informational interviews and the steps you need to take to do them. What is an informational interview? An informational interview is a brief and informal meeting to learn more about an area of i...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in Job Search
This job opportunities tracker is a tab in the Rivet School Community Resource List that is updated weekly with any jobs that are shared with Rivet School team members. At the top, you'll also find local job search platforms organized by region ...
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Choosing your major is a significant milestone in your academic journey, as it determines the specialized content you’ll learn and lays the groundwork for potential career paths. It allows you to dive deep into a particular field of interest, gain...
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Last Updated: 09/08/2026
in On The Job Success
When you are assigned a task or project at work, the instructions and deadline are often unclear. The secret to doing a good job is taking ownership of understanding what is expected of you. Your goal is to demonstrate that you’re not only able to...