Career Resources
This webinar is a great resource for students and young adults who are planning to enter the workforce, providing great tips on how to write a resume, prepare for an interview and proper follow up, tips on dressing for success and important soft skills needed to keep employment.
FREE ONLINE TOOLS
There are a lot of free online resources to help you explore careers, search for jobs, and market yourself for success!
Career Transitions is a great resource. You will need to create an account in order to get the most out of the site. Some of the coolest things it offers are guided resume and cover letter building, online interview simulations, and honest day-in-the-life job videos. You can also search for Work-Based Learning opportunities and compare careers.
Prepare for An Interview
SC Discus is South Carolina's virtual library. You will need a username and password to log in, but it's totally worth the effort. I can give you the login info, or you can ask your school media specialist. Once you are on the site, navigate to the Jobs & Career Resources section for all the tools you see there to the left.
The skill-building modules are particularly helpful for students who are practicing for certifications or state licensure. You can also access free prep materials for standardized tests.
Career exploration videos and tools
Interview simulation
Resume and cover letter builder
Professional skill-building modules
Computer skill tutorials
Standardized test prep
TO GET TO LEARN360's GREAT VIDEO LIBRARY:
Go to the Learn360 middle and high school section
Click on "Videos"
Click on "Browse Subjects." (The first category is "Career Development and Technical Education")
Click on "Career Planning & Development" or "Job Search Skills" for some helpful videos.
Virtual Job Shadow
Using this site, you can hear directly from industry professionals who share in-depth details about their jobs. This is a great way to decide if a career field is right for you!
WEALTH OF INFO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
O*NET online is a valuable resource for anyone looking for a job or changing careers.
The slides on the left show you one way a student can navigate O*NET online to prepare for a successful work life after high school.