Important Tip! Using the Indeed.com website it extremely helpful. Be sure to take advantage of the job search and resume writing tips.

Job Search Tips

Job searching is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position. The immediate goal of job seeking is usually to obtain a job interview with an employer which may lead to getting hired.  If this applies to you, use the following resources with your next search.

SC Works

SC Works Online Services links all of South Carolina's state and local workforce services and resources. The partners are the SC Department of Employment and Workforce and South Carolina's 12 Workforce Investment Boards, which administer SC Works Centers throughout the State of South Carolina.  For this site, you will need to create your own personal account. 

CareerOneStop

This link provides information about CareerOneStop's free app for your mobile devices.  It includes 32 career tools!Download CareerOneStop Mobile on Google Play and the App Store.

BeProBeProud

The best time to get started on your better future is right now. There are thousands of opportunities right here in South Carolina for skilled professionals. And this is where you’ll find them. If you’ve got the talent and the ambition, South Carolina’s top employers are looking for you. And, in many cases, you can even learn while you earn. Connecting with your profitable career has never been easier. 

MYFuture

A lot of elements go into finding a job: Networking, résumés, cover letters and research. And when it comes to finding (and hopefully landing) the right job, you want to make sure you're addressing every aspect of a thorough job search.

SCIWAY

SCIWAY's exclusive SC job board organizes jobs by city, type of employer, and company name. 

Resume Writing Tips

As a high school student, developing a resume is a great way to start preparing for the working world. Resumes can be used for job applications, to secure internships and even to help complete college applications. Your high school resume will likely be focused on relevant coursework, extracurricular activities like volunteering or clubs and any job experience you do have.

Here are some tips to help you compose a high school resume that stands out to potential future employers and sets the foundation for a successful career.

A resume is a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments. Resumes can be used for a variety of reasons, but most often they are used to secure new employment.  Use the resources below to help you write your own resume:

Resume Builder

With this tool, you can create a résumé by providing information about your work experience, education and any relevant additional items such as awards and interests.

Things to note:

• Before you begin, you may want to collect your school and work history and information on any awards you've earned.

• To protect your privacy, the Résumé Builder stores your information only while you work. If you close the browser, or the session times out, your information will not be saved.

• You can save your résumé by either downloading the file to your computer or printing it out.

CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop's Resume Guide will help you create a resume that will stand out in today’s job market. You'll find:

• A step-by-step plan for what to include in your resume

• Tips to write, format, and polish your resume

• Resume samples, resume templates

• Online resume tips, including using tools like LinkedIn and Facebook

• Professional resume tips

The two videos and article below can help you create a professional resume:

How To Craft a High School Resume in 6 Steps (With Examples)

Interview Tips

A few tips include: Plan your interview attire the night before. Bring copies of your resume, a notebook and pen. Plan your schedule so that you can arrive 10–15 minutes early. Make a great first impression. Treat everyone you encounter with respect. Practice good manners and body language. Click here to read about more tips. 

Take time to watch each of the videos below for even more important interview tips: