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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Interviewing Worksheet

    In this article, you’ll find various self-guided resources and activities you can use to prepare for interviews.  Free Self-Guided Interview Resources Job Interview Skills Training Course (1.5 hour video) Short 'Career Tips' Video Library...
  4. Answering "Tell Me About Yourself"

    "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  ...
  5. How to stand out after a second round interview

    After the second round interview, there are only a small number of candidates being considered for the job position. This is an opportunity for you to stand out. You could send a thoughtful follow up email to thank the interviewers and reiterate w...
  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. Cover Letter Worksheet

    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’...
  8. Rezi

    More and more companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them make hiring decisions. Improve your chances of being selected for an interview by using Rezi’s AI-powered resume builder. Rezi’s AI Writer follows best resume bullet...
  9. 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...
  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...