Making Yourself Known

Networking

Getting a job is easier when potential employers already know you.

• Job Networking Videos (Education-Portal.com)

Resumes

If you are changing careers or positions and will also be changing the type of job duties you have experience in completing, you will need to rethink your skills and how they apply to your new line of work.

• Templates from Microsoft (will have to download or email)
• Resume Tutorial (Career One Stop)
• How to Write a Resume – Format and Design (VisualClicks)
• Resume Advice (CareerPerfect)
• Resume Tutorial (Job Matrix)
• Eye-Catching Resumes (LearnThat)
• Resume Tutorials (Quint Careers), one version for beginners and another for people who just need a refresher course.
• Guidelines for Scannable Resumes (Purdue University)
• Additional Resume Information (VideoJug)
• Resume Resource (Sourceline Media)
• Resume Tutor (University of Minnesota)
• Resume Tutorial (Texas A & M)
• Resume Writing (Goodwill Community Foundation)
• Create a DVD Resume (About.com)

General Career Coaching:

• Texas Beehive
• Dallas Beehive
• Deep East Texas Beehive (includes Jasper)
• Houston Beehive
• San Antonio Beehive

Cover Letters

If you are mailing your resume, include a cover letter detailing what position you are interested in and include skills and experience to highlight. If you are sending a resume online, there is debate as to whether a cover letter is necessary. Err on the side of professionalism and at least send a basic cover letter in your email.

• Cover Letters for Tech Careers (Beyond.com)
• Template for Cover Letter
• Video – How to Create a Cover Letter (VideoJug)

The Job Interview

Now you’ve done the hard work to get an interview and are ready to prepare. Before going into an interview, review what you know about the company interviewing you and the position qualifications. The following videos will guide you.

• The Application and Background Check (VideoJug)
• General Interview Tips (About.com)
• How to Prepare for a Job Interview (About.com)
• How to Rescue a Bad Interview (VideoJug)
• Job Interview Etiquette in Business (VideoJug)
• Job Interviewing Videos (Education-Portal.com)
• Phone Interview Tips (About.com)

Now What?

After the interview, it is recommended that you thank the interviewer and employer.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the results of its Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge last week. Top-rated sites in each of 6 categories - general job boards, niche tools, career tools, career exploration tools, web 2.0 and "other" - are now available at: www.careeronestop.org/jobseekertools.