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100

This is when someone learns while doing their job, gaining experience during their work hours.

What is on-the-job training

100

This free service offered by Job Service North Dakota provides job seekers with access to resume templates, cover letter samples, and advice on formatting to increase their chances of getting hired

What is resume writing assistance

100

This occupation involves designing and building structures like homes, schools, and office buildings, and often requires a degree in architecture or civil engineering.

What is an Architect

100

This is a document that tells potential employers about your skills and past experiences

What is resume

100

These three things should be checked before you start your job searching

What is voicemail, email, and social media

200

In this type of learning, a student works part-time in a real job to explore a career while still in school.

What is an internship or job shadow

200

Job Service North Dakota offers this service for employers and job seekers helping employers find qualified candidates and allow job seekers to gain skills while getting paid

What is OJT or On the Job Training

200

These professionals work to ensure the safety of people and property by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, and preventing crime.

What is a Police Officer

200

This section of a resume includes your name, address, phone number, and email address

What is contact information

200

 When looking for jobs, this strategy involves reaching out to people in your circle for potential leads.

What is networking

300

A combination of classroom instruction and paid work experience under a skilled worker describes this learning path.

What is apprenticeship

300

Job Service North Dakota partners with this federal program to provide job placement assistance and training opportunities for veterans.

What is Veterans Employment and Training Services

300

This occupation in North Dakota is growing rapidly as the state sees a rise in demand for skilled professionals who can provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

What is a Registered Nurse

300

This part of your resume should list the schools you have attended and any degrees or certificates you have earned

What is education section

300

This is a good practice when applying for jobs to keep track of your applications and follow-up dates.

What is notebook or calendar

400

This short-term program helps students or workers get hands-on training for a specific trade or task, often offered at technical schools.

What is certification program

400

This is the name of the online portal that job seekers in North Dakota can use to access training programs, job listings, and career resources.

What is ND Workforce Connection

400

This job involves operating heavy machinery used in construction, mining, and agriculture, requiring specialized training to handle equipment like bulldozers and backhoes.

What is a heavy equipment operator

400

This section details your previous jobs, including your roles, responsibilities, and dates of employment.

What is work history

400

You should read this carefully when looking at a job opening to know exactly what the employer is looking for.

What is job description

500

This advanced type of learning involves building a career pathway through stackable credentials and industry-recognized skills.

What is career and technical education

500

This free service offered by Job Service North Dakota helps high school students and recent graduates find part-time or full-time jobs, internships, and apprenticeships, while also offering career advice and job search tools

What is youth employment services

500

As this industry continues to expand, these professionals build and repair infrastructure 

What is Construction

500

This is a common mistake to avoid on your resume, as it can give the impression you lack professionalism.

What is grammar and spelling errors

500

This term refers to the online platforms that allow job seekers to find job listings, apply for positions, and connect with employers

What is job boards