Career Readiness Resources
Career Readiness Resources
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The first step to any career or job is making sure you have the tools and skills that employers are looking for in their employees.
Below you will find links to Career Readiness Resources you may find helpful in the job/career search process. Some of the resources are in the form of webinars or modules created to teach various workplaces readiness skills such as resume building, networking, interviewing, and typing.
Resume Template Download this resume template to help you create your professional resume.
This worksheet will help you learn what types of skills and interests you should be listing on your resume.
Video - How to Create a Resume
An online set of self-guided courses in these subjects: Job readiness and interviews, Time management, Budgeting, Credit, and Resume Building.
This interests profiler can help you discover your interests. Knowing your interests can help you find a career you like.
Once you know what your interests are use this test to see what careers you might excel in.
Typing is a skill you will need in most careers. Learning to type will also help you complete your class assignments faster.
How To sign on to Xello
Follow These Steps:
Go to: https://xello.world/en/
Type in your user name UANY- your OSIS number (your OSIS number can be found on your schedule, ID, or report card)
First time Password: Type in your birthday (use two numbers for the month, two numbers for the day and four numbers for the year, for example for June 27, 2008 you would type 06272008)
If you have already signed in before but don't remember the password you chose ask Ms. Lovett, Ms. Hamilton or Mr. Andrews to reset your password.
Start with the Matchmaker surveys then take the other surveys about skills, interests and learning styles. If you already have taken these surveys it is good to go back as see if your answers still correct.
Xello is an online program that helps you prepare for the future. It offers a variety of activities from 9th through 12th grade. These activities help you build self-knowledge, explore educational and career options, and create achievable goals/plans. You develop the 21st-century skills needed to thrive in the world of work.
Features of Xello:
Interests and skill assessment surveys.
Career Research Tools and Info
A place to log all of your experiences.
Allows you to show others your accomplishments.
ONLINE 1-on-1 Resume and Application Assistance for Teens
Applying for jobs or to college but don't know where to start? Your local librarian is here to help! Come in for some personalized assistance with writing your resume, working on cover letters, or sending out college applications. We can help you with editing, fine-tuning, and even starting from scratch! Applying for anything can be stressful and overwhelming, but we're here to help you break it down and put your best self forward.
Registration:
Sessions will be limited to 30 minutes. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance via the Google Form with a valid email address - Google Meet link will be sent via email prior to session start.
In the state of New York, all employers require working papers for anyone under the age of 18. Please fill out the attached application and return it along with any supporting documents listed on the application to our parent coordinator Ms. Woods (ewoods@uaagl.org).
Still need help?
Still need help?
If you need help with your resume or using any of the above tools please contact the Student C.H.O.I.C.E. Center.
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