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  1. Balancing Work and School

    Balancing a job and schoolwork (among other priorities) can be quite challenging. In this article, we’ll talk about what you can do if your work schedule is interfering with your ability to make progress towards your degree. We know every situatio...
  2. 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...
  3. Getting Promoted

    There are different ways to get promoted (i.e. vacancy, organizational growth). A promotion is an investment in you, so your organization will want to be sure there’s a high chance of it paying off before they invest their time and money. In this ...
  4. 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...
  5. Summer Jobs for Educators

    Are you looking for summer job opportunities that align with your experience and interest in education? We recommend checking out organizations that offer summer enrichment programs or expanded learning. Here are some examples: Aim High (Bay A...
  6. Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)

    Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) offers free skills training in healthcare, skilled trades, and technology for Bay Area residents . You can visit their website to see which trainings they are currently accepting applications for.     ...
  7. Workplace Jargon Glossary

    Do you hear people at work using words or acronyms that don’t make sense to you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Workplaces use lots of jargon, or specialized terms that are difficult to understand. Check out Gorick Ng's  workplace jargon glossary ...
  8. Handshake

    Handshake is a top recruiting platform for college students and alumni to find jobs and internships. Rivet School fellows should have free access with their SNHU email. Click here to get started.               ...
  9. CareerCircle

    CareerCircle is a free digital talent platform that advocates for women, veterans, and people in underserved communities by tapping into the hidden potential that they might not yet see in themselves. Once you sign up and set up a profile, you...
  10. Defining Skills Worksheet

    In this  worksheet, you’ll come up with stories from your professional experiences to generate transferable skills that you can use in your resume, cover letters, and interviews. The link will open a copy of the document that you can edit and sav...