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Career Resources
We know that finding the right career is a process. And we want to help you be successful in your job search. That’s why we listed a wide variety of resources below that will help with resume writing, career planning, job search, interview tips, and more.
Resume & Prep
CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide is a step-by-step plan for what to include on a resume with tips for writing, formatting, and polishing your resume.
Create a professional resume with the only truly free resume builder, Resume.com. Browse templates, then easily build and share your resume.
Northstar Digital Literacy offers lessons and assessments of the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and education. We offer this free to our current students.
Email and other communication systems are frequently used in many careers. It is important to follow some rules when utilizing these in order to be courteous and professional.
Career Search
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government’s premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations
A living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.
With VA Wizard, you can complete personalized assessments, explore careers, estimate and compare college costs, find and apply for financial aid and scholarships, and plan your transfer to four-year colleges.
CareerScope helps students create a path to career success with recommendations that are the foundation for setting education and work goals. We offer this free to our current students.
Job Applications
Filling out a job application is often your first step in applying for a job. Employers use it to learn about your qualifications and compare you to other applicants. Follow these tips to make sure you make the most of your opportunity.
LinkedIn is a professional networking and career development social platform that allows job seekers to post their resumes and employers to post job openings.
With Indeed, you can search millions of jobs online to find the next step in your career. With tools for job search, resumes, company reviews, and more.
Your gateway to employment and labor market information in Virginia. Search The Full-Service Employment Center To Find And View Job Openings, Create And Post Résumé, Look For Training, And Much More.
Interviews
A list of some of the most common interview questions and how to answer them.
Dressing appropriately is important because the first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing.
Dressing appropriately is important because the first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing.
Interviews can be intimidating. These talks are full of useful tips, tricks, and advice that can prepare you for your interview and help you land the job you’re after.
College & Training
Federal Student Aid is the largest provider of financial aid for college in the U.S. Understand aid, apply for aid, and manage your student financial aid on StudentAid.gov.
The College Scorecard is an online tool, created by the United States government, to compare the cost and value of higher education institutions in the United States.
Local Community Colleges
Your gateway to employment and labor market information in Virginia. Search The Full-Service Employment Center To Find And View Job Openings, Create And Post Résumé, Look For Training, And Much More.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government’s premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations
A living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.
With VA Wizard, you can complete personalized assessments, explore careers, estimate and compare college costs, find and apply for financial aid and scholarships, and plan your transfer to four-year colleges.
CareerScope helps students create a path to career success with recommendations that are the foundation for setting education and work goals. We offer this free to our current students.