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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. Job Search Tracker

    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...
  3. Job Alerts

    In today’s competitive job market, it’s important to stay updated with the latest job opportunities. One effective way to streamline your job search is by utilizing job alerts. Job alerts notify you via email when relevant job openings that match ...
  4. 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...
  5. 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.               ...
  6. Skillbase

    Skillbase is a library of free online career skills resources for job seekers and learners. The website is run by a team of Harvard students, graduates, and faculty with experience in education, technology, business, and job training who test ...
  7. 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...
  8. Predictive Scheduling Laws

    If you work an hourly position and your schedule is unpredictable, you may have rights depending on where you live and what company you work for. Predictive scheduling laws , often called Fair workweek laws, are meant to protect workers from last...
  9. 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...
  10. Circl

    Circl is a free 3-5 month program for 18-24 year olds who are looking to develop their leadership skills. You’ll be matched with a professional from a company (such as Meta or Google) and learn how to do workplace coaching alongside them. You’...