Job and Career Preparation
Your career is a lifelong journey full of meaningful experiences that should allow you to strengthen your skills and clarify your interests and values. Of course, jobs are an instrumental part of your career. Finding a job that you enjoy and that aligns with your values and skillset will positively affect your overall quality of life. Student Employment Services wants to help you find that job, but more importantly, we also want to teach you how to holistically manage your own career. Click the links below to see how we can assist you every step of the way.
Did you know that many hiring managers spend only 5-10 seconds glancing at a candidate’s resume before making a decision about them? Not a lot of time, right? That’s why it’s so important to carefully consider all aspects of your resume. No matter how qualified you are, an unimpressive resume means no interview.
Check out our advice on how to build a resume.
An excellent resume will make the hiring manager open the door; an excellent cover letter will make the hiring manager invite you inside. Cover letters give you more room to tell your story, and they’re a golden opportunity to showcase your written communication skills.
Here are key tips on how to write a cover letter.
While your resume and cover letter will let the hiring manager know more about you, the interview is where you really have the opportunity to introduce yourself, demonstrate your knowledge of the organization, reiterate your skills and qualifications, and let your professional personality shine.
Let us help you prepare for an interview, or you can create a free Big Interview account to get more high-quality practice on your own or with others.
Your online persona is as important as you who you are in person. One way to make a positive, professional impression is to be active on LinkedIn. Besides advertising your online resume, you can network professionally with experts all over the world, and you can catch the attention of recruiters who may offer you interviews.
Check out more info about what you must do to strengthen your online reputation.
Check out the RCC Student Employment Services group on LinkedIn, where jobs are posted regularly.
There are many different ways to search for jobs, but you shouldn't rely on just one website alone; that's limiting. Cast a wide net, and tap into your in-person and online networks.
To get you started, check out our job search resources.
