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  1. Digesting a New Project

    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...
  2. Rivet School Job Opportunities Tracker

    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. If you would like additional support with your job search, fill out this Ca...
  3. What should I consider before choosing my major?

    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, ...
  4. Presidio MBA in Sustainable Solutions 🤝

    Are you thinking about continuing your education after the BA? We’re excited to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with Presidio Graduate School at the University of Redlands to offer Rivet School alumni (like Sarahi ) an 80% t...
  5. Add Rivet School to your Resume

    If you would like to add bullet points to your resume to capture the skills you’ve gained as a Rivet School Fellow, here are some suggestions: Demonstrated mastery of over # college-level project based courses Utilized shared spreadsheets to...
  6. Preparing for Future Interviews

    Are you planning on searching for a new job in the next few months? It’s never too early to prepare for the interview process! In this article, you’ll find a list of questions about your goals, work history, skills, and accomplishments. Being able...
  7. Roadtrip Nation

    Are you feeling lost thinking about your career? Roadtrip Nation has a library of career-related documentaries and series you can watch to inspire and motivate you. They also offer a free online course to help you discover your interests and...
  8. School-Based Jobs

    Schools are organizations that have many teaching and non-teaching roles that all have the common goal of supporting student learning. If you are interested in working at a school or switching roles within your current school district, you can refer...
  9. Take Inventory of your Professional Network

    You may not think you have a professional network, but there might be some people you haven’t considered yet. Let's brainstorm connections. Start by going through each item on the checklist and writing down everyone you can think of even if you ar...
  10. Writing a Good Email

    Being able to write a good email or message on LinkedIn, Slack, etc. can be the difference between getting a prompt response or getting ignored. Good emails follow a similar pattern, so once you identify the pattern you’ll be able to adapt it to a...