What does it mean to job hunt?   Many of our students are transitioning from full-time students to looking for employment.   The library has tips and tricks to get you started on your journey to a job.


Several library guides exist to help students who are looking for employment.   These guide contain lists of dos and don'ts, ideas, and sample resumes and cover letters.   From creating that first application to nailing the interview, you can ask any of your librarians or ACE tutors to review your materials as you make your way out into the world. 

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Resumes and Cover Letters, Managing Your Social Media Profile, Interviews

 
Use this database to learn the educational requirements that you will need to plan for your future career.
 
Vocations and Careers Collection provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.
 

 

The library has several books you can check out and take home to study. This way you have plenty of time to decide how to strategize for and prepare for your job hunt.

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The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition by Steve Dalton

ISBN: 9781984857286
Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations. Technology has changed not only the way we do business, but also the way we look for work. The 2-Hour Job Search rejects laundry lists of conventional wisdom in favor of a streamlined job search approach that produces results quickly and efficiently. In three steps, creator Steve Dalton shows you how to select, prioritize, and make contact with potential employers so you can land that critical first interview.

 

Cover ArtGet That Job by Thea Kelley; Orville Pierson (Foreword by)

ISBN: 9780998380803
Publication Date: 2017-01-11
This brief, encouraging interview guide offers a simple, smart approach to interview preparation. Get That Job! is packed with all you need to get ready for the best interview of your life. Through proven interview tips and step-by-step instructions, you will learn to: - Know and communicate the unique strengths that make you the right person for the job. - Realize why employers ask many of the most common interview questions - and how to answer with confidence. - Succeed with video interviews, behavioral interviews and panels. - Build an arsenal of success stories - more than you think you have! - Ace every step - from the first screening to accepting the offer.

 

 

Cover ArtResume Writing 2020 by Charles W. Hanson

ISBN: 9781653748204
Resumes remain an indispensable tool. With the job market more competitive than ever before, it's vital that you present the "best version" of yourself on paper. With 100s, even 1000s of resumes to sift through, hiring managers simply look for the smallest mistake to discard your resume and hire your competitor. Let's face it, most of us suck at writing - especially about ourselves. This book will guide you through a step-by-step process to ensure your resume is FLAWLESS.