education and career
Check Out JobNow: A Free Online Job Coaching And Resume Assistance Tool!
By using JobNow you can receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more! You can also access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. Citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series through JobNow’s Adult Learning Center. There are also Personalized eLearning Tools such as My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive and My Test Archive. There is a 24 Hour Writing Lab where you can submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback. You may submit homework questions for expert guidance, get live assistance from tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, and college placement tests. You may use the Skills-Building module to receive real-time help on any topic of your choice. There is also a Foreign Language Center and Spanish-Speaking Support Center.
For questions about JobNow, please visit the library, call 203.468.3890 or email Cynthia at cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org.
ZipRecruiter:
About ZipRecruiter: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employing marketplace and has the #1 rated job search app on iPhone & Android. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web.
Below are two important sites from ZipRecruiter to help job seekers looking for employment services during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
https://www.remotetechjobs.com/– At Remote Tech Jobs, we know remote work is the dream for many tech professionals and a problem solver for many companies. Our mission is to connect these two groups and make remote jobs more prevalent.
COVID-19 Unemployment Series from bestcolleges.com:
Searching & Applying for Jobs Guide: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/searching-applying-for-jobs-guide/
How to Land a Job: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/landing-a-job/
Workforce Development Opportunities: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/workforce-development/
RESUMES:
Resume Coach:
Check out this Resume Writing Guide below from ResumeCoach, a platform where people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience can come to get expert advice and find professional guides to help them better understand how to create a winning resume to land the job they’ve always wanted.
How To Write A Resume: 17 HR Professionals & Resume Writing Experts Share Their Tips
Resources from ResumeLab.com
ResumeLab.com cracks the code for writing perfect resumes and cover letters. You will be given state-of-the art software to create beautiful, professional job application documents! Check out the links below!
The Best Resume Formats and Layouts
Resources from ResumeBuilder.com
Teacher Assistant Resume Examples
Connecticut Career Paths: Education and Training Guide (2019)
This guide, published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, contains articles on choosing a career, getting the most out of career fairs, Connecticut’s Career Pathways Initiative, and programs and resources that are available to help you with job and career decisions. Information is included on over 270 occupations in the State with:
- narrative descriptions
- number employed
- annual job openings
- salary information
- training required
- education and training sites
- basic skills looked for by employers
Glassdoor Job Board
As a career resource, Glassdoor is far more than just a job board. You can access millions of job listings, plus a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos, and more. Click here to access this great resource for job seekers!
Check Out Our New Resource: MyJobHelper.com!
TrustPilot.com ranks MyJobHelper.com as one of the top 10 highest rated career sites in the country with over 4,000,000 jobs available in the U.S. . Many of these jobs are exclusively posted with MyJobHelper.com, and include employment opportunities from Google, Apple, Starbucks and many other companies.
MyJobHelper.com features the following resources:
- MyJobHelper.com – http://www.myjobhelper.com
- Search and apply for jobs from thousands of companies throughout the U.S.
- The MyJobHelper Blog – http://blog.myjobhelper.com
- Features job search advice, resume writing tips, career building information and interview preparation suggestions.
- MyJobHelper’s Research and Tips Page – http://myjobhelper.com/research-and-tips.php
- Features a growing collection of whitepapers, infographics, aggregated job opening data and slide decks.
- MyJobHelper’s Resource Page – http://myjobhelper.com/resources.php
- Features some third-party resources from around the web.
– Tips for pursuing a graduate MSW or DSW program while working
– A list of the top educational programs calculated with the ROI against a student’s degree
Additional Sites
Careers in Nursing:
Careers in Mental Health from
www.publichealth.org:
https://www.publichealth.org/careers/mental-health/
CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT:
https://www.how-to-become-a-police-officer.com
LEGAL SUPPORT CAREERS:
https://www.paralegal411.org/ -a site for students interested in careers in legal support
Zety.com- Resume Builder
Resume Writing Guide for College Graduates and Students
This guide offers information and resources for students and recent graduates who are beginning to submit applications for their professional and academic futures. This guide is put out by Maryville University-an online degree program.
Resources from www.livecareer.com:
Choosing the best resume format for college students – with professional advice helping students select the template that best highlights their strengths
Which soft skills to include on a resume – with tips and guidance for recent grads, showing them how to choose and feature their top competencies and expertise
Job search strategies for recent graduates
CAREERS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE:
CAREERS IN EDUCATION AND OTHER SPECIALTIES:
Teacher Certification Degrees: Teacher Certification Degrees is a comprehensive certification guide for individuals who want to learn how to become a teacher or further their teaching career by earning an advanced degree. We feature the most relevant and up-to-date content to help you learn the essential information for teaching certification in your state.
Article on Early Childhood Education Careers from July, 2023-and link to Early Childhood Education Degrees by State: https://earlychildhoodeducationdegree.org/careers/
Job Interviews:
Here is an article published by CultivatedCulture.com about the importance of writing a post interview thank-you email. Click here to access the article.
Cost of College:
Article by Andy Kearns of lendedu.com on The Process of Paying for College
Business Schools-Nationally and in Connecticut
https://www.discoverbusiness.us/education/schools/– a full list of accredited business schools in the United States
https://www.discoverbusiness.us/education/schools/us/connecticut/ –
This online resource has the following information:
- List of Best Programs in Connecticut
- Table of Undergraduate Business Schools
- Table of Graduate Level Business Schools
- Table of Recently Published BLS.gov Job Outlook
this guidebook that include lists of scholarships, comprehensive program information, licensing and certification data by state, and career profiles for students & job seekers.
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