Finding Jobs
This CCV tool can be used to easily search for all types of jobs.
What is College Central Network (CCN)?
You will need this type of document, which contains details about your skills and experience, to apply for most jobs.
What is a résumé?
You should bring copies of these four things to your interview.
What is your résumé, cover letter, references, and the job posting?
Where should your eyes be for most of the interview?
What is making eye contact with the interviewer?
CCV has three of these to help you with any step in your job search.
What is career consultants?
This is another good way to learn about jobs by making contact with other people in your field.
What is networking?
Most job applications ask for these, so you should have contact information on hand for at least three non-related people who can attest to your skills and work ethic.
What are references?
You should do this before your interview so you know more about the company and position.
What is research or Google the company?
What is shake hands with the interviewer?
You should always do this on your résumé, cover letter, and job interview.
What is tell the truth/be honest?
If you find a company you're really interested in, but they don't have any current job openings, you could ask for this type of interview to learn more about them and let them get to know you.
What is informational?
In addition to a résumé, you will need to write one of these explaining why you are applying and highlighting your applicable skills.
What is a cover letter?
You should dress in this manner to make a good impression during an interview.
What is professionally?
You should always do this before answering to make sure you fully address the questions.
What is pause to think about your response?
You should do this if your qualifications don't exactly align with the job requirements.
What is explain how the qualifications you do have make you a good fit for the job.
If you are having trouble finding jobs, you should contact this department for help.
What is career services?
When applying for a job, make sure you explain how you meet these.
What are job requirements?
Enlist a friend or career consultant to help you do this before your interview so you feel confident and your responses are smooth.
What is practice or mock interview?
You should do this when an employers asks if you have any questions.
What is ask questions that show you've done your research?
You should write a new one of these for each job.q
What is a cover letter.
This is a good place to meet many employers at once and learn about potential job openings.
What is a career/job fair?
Before sending in an application, you should do this at least three times.
What is proofread?
This is the best time to arrive for a 3:00PM interview.
What is 2:45-2:50PM?
After your interview, you should always send this.
What is a thank you note?
You should do this if you don't get the job.