Job Search Skill / Tool Resources

These links provide information on job search skills and tools such as networking, information and job interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, employment application completion, and other related topics. Do research on the Internet for career, organization and/or industry information, or setup an email account to send resumes, receive job opportunity alerts, and communicate with others.

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Networking/Interviewing Prepare for the Interview Atricles on preparing for the interview from Monster.com.   Interviewing Tips 3 Interviewing tips from the US Dept of Labor's "Occupational Outlook Handbook." Good but basic tips here.   Importance of Accomplishment Statements Articulating your work results, achievements, successes, and accomplishments are the heart of your job search campaign and career development throughout your lifetime. Included in your resume, cover letters, and interviews, these alone can make you standout from the crowd as the best person for the position.   Interviewing Advice for College Grads Get the interview, get the job you want & negotiate the offer. Aimed at recent college graduates looking for entry-level positions.   WorkMinistry.com A ministry resource assisting faith-based and community organizations in developing job clubs and similar support groups serving job seekers and connecting groups with employers.

Resumes/Letters/Applications Resume purpose, focus and writing Good advice on resume purpose, focus and writing, written by Master Career Counselor, Ken Soper, Principal of the West Michigan firm, LifeSteward Group, offering career management, coaching and counsel in organizations and individuals. At CareerMatrix.com's website.   Power Verb List for Resume Writing An exhaustive list of verbs that can be used in resumes to show action and accomplishment to employers reading your resume.   Resume Templates Pre-designed templates create a nicely formatted resume layout for specific situations; other templates also available at this site. But a caution: 'pretty' layout is NOT a substitute for a resume with good CONTENT, especially accomplishments. Hint: focus on content first, then focus on layout. Provided by Microsoft Corporation website.   Cover Letter Advice from Jobstar Excellent information on writing cover letters from Jobstar Central, a resource written for use by public library patrons.

Other Resources Employability Checkup Provides you with a snapshot of your ability to find a similar job at a similar wage if you became unemployed today. From the US Government's "America's Career InfoNET".   Job News at CareerMatrix Keep up to date with job news, employment trends, and job search resources in West Michigan.   Salary.com You can get a free Base Salary Report for any position by geographic location, helpful when trying to establish a salary range for a career field and your expectations for a salary. Note that some services on this website charge a fee.