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  1. 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...
  2. Entrepreneur Resources

    Some people dream about the perfect job while some people dream about being their own boss. If you’re considering starting your own business, here are some tips: Write a business plan: Even if it’s simple, it’s really important to think syste...
  3. Build your LinkedIn Network

    How can you build your LinkedIn network? Here are a couple of questions to guide you:  1. Who should I connect with?  Once your LinkedIn profile is updated, think about the following groups of people and request to connect with them. Curren...
  4. 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 ...
  5. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter syndrome refers to a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt the value of their accomplishments and feel like frauds, despite evidence of their competence. People who experience imposter syndrome may believe that they are not as ...
  6. 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...
  7. Navigating Identity at Work

    The  standards of “professionalism” are heavily defined by white supremacy culture, therefore a lot of the career advice you’ll find on the internet, including Career Central, might be biased towards a predominantly white, male work environment. ...
  8. Jobscan

    Large companies receive thousands of applications for a single job posting. In order to sort through them all, many of them use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to eliminate resumes that don’t include the keywords they’re looking for. Jobscan is...
  9. Hiring Process Steps

    These are some of the most common steps in a hiring process. Please note that these steps will probably look different depending on the company our industry. Step 1: Application  Most job applications will ask you to submit a resume and/or cov...
  10. Customize Resume to a Specific Job

    When you’re applying for a job you really want, it’s worth your time to customize your resume to show you’re invested in the opportunity and to help you pass applicant tracking systems (ATS). Your objective is to show the person reading your resum...