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Last Updated: 09/03/2024
in Professional Experience
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...
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Last Updated: 09/18/2024
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: 09/18/2024
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: 09/16/2024
in Career Navigation
altPath is a free online platform that helps young adults explore careers and compare the education and training pathways that exist after high school (including Rivet School). Here is a sneak peek of one of their "industry route" maps that show...
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Last Updated: 09/03/2024
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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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: 09/18/2024
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: 09/03/2024
in Social Capital
Are you interested in expanding your professional network or practicing your elevator pitch? Lunchclub uses AI technology to match you with real people for informational interviews. Follow these steps to get started: Go to their website and ...
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Before making this choice, you should consider several factors: 1) your interests and passions 2) your skills and strengths and 3) your career goals and aspirations. Take the time to reflect and remember that it's okay to seek advice from family, ...
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Last Updated: 09/03/2024
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...