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----------GENERAL JOB SEARCH INFO----------
Job Search Links -- RTC Library
Job Search Sites [RTC Library LibGuide]
Quintessential Careers
"Job Start 101" (video tutorials & free workbook) [Business Roundtable]
----------Getting Ready for the Job Search--------
"Think Positive: It might seem backward, but research shows happiness leads to success" [NWjobs.com; March 4, 2011]
"If you don't respect yourself, no one else will (including hiring managers)" [NWjobs.com; March 2, 2011]
"Personal Qualities that Employers Want in their Employees -- "What would you advise students who seek a lifetime of jobs that will provide for family self sufficiency?"[Alan Lesure on Literacy Info. & Communication System, discussion board]
"U want a job? Communication skills of ‘Generation Text’ aren’t so gr8 " by David Phelps and Chen May Yee [NWJobs.com, April 1, 2011]
"Why applying online first is a waste of time" [Paul Anderson, NW Jobs, Aug. 19, 2011]
"Why Qualified Candidates Don't Always Get the Best Jobs" [Larry Slesinger, Slesinger Management Services, ExecSearches.com, Oct. 2000]
"Criminal Background Checks: By the numbers" by Randy Woods [NWJobs.com, April 3, 2011]
----------Getting Ready: Some Basic Concepts----------
"Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Difference and Importance" [Lei Han, Career Coach]
"Identify Personal Qualities" (list) [University of South Carolina]
----------NETWORKING---------
"Pay it forward: Offering no-strings-attached help expands your network" (Seattle Times / NW Jobs, Feb 25, 2011)
"If the job listing says 'no calls, please,' should I call anyway?" [Paul Anderson / NW Jobs, Sept. 14, 2010]
----------INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS-----
"Informational Interview" (video, 2 minutes) [Susan Ireland]
"Informational Interviewing Tutorial" [Quintessential Careers]
"Questions to ask at the Informational Interview" [Quintessential Careers]
----------COVER LETTERS----------
"Today's Cover Letter" (Seattle Times / NWjobs.com; January 21, 2011]
"How to Write a Cover Letter or Cover Email" [Susan Ireland]
----------RESUMES----------
"Resume Essentials" (12 page guide to writing resumes & cover letters) [Bellevue College]
Resume Format Comparison Chart [Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development]
"Resume Workbook" (30 page guide with examples and explanations) [Career Services, University of Manitoba]
"Introduction to and Expectations for Résumés" [OWL, Purdue University]
"What employers want on your resume" [Diane Stafford/Kansas City Star]
"Resume Webshop" (online workshop, 7 minutes) [Career Services, University of Manitoba]
"Want a job? Stop sending your resume (until you learn a few tips)" [NWJobs.com; March 7, 2011]
"Nix tired words from your LinkedIn profile" --and your resumes-- "Phrases like 'extensive experience ' and 'proven track record' can appear empty" [NWJobs.com; Jan. 21, 2011]
"New cyber-rules for resume writing" [NWJobs.com; June 11, 2009]
"Action Verbs by Skills Categories" [Quintessential Careers]
----------EXAMPLE RESUMES----------
"Sample Functional Resume" [by Kay Stout, submitted to About.com]
"Sample Chronological Resume for a Retail Position" [About.com]
----------INTERVIEWS----------
"Guide to Job Interviewing Resources and Tools" [Quintessential Careers]
"Job Interviewing Tutorial for Job Seekers" [Quintessential Careers]
"Interviewing tips for the socially awkward" (map out answers; use demos) [NWJobs.com; March 8, 2011]
"Behavioral Interviews: What is a Behavioral Interview and Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers" [Alison Doyle, About.com Guide]
"Behavioral Interview Questions: Sample Behavioral Job Interview Questions" [Alison Doyle, About.com Guide]
"Behavioral Job Interviewing Strategies for Job-Seekers" [Katherine Hansen, Quintessential Careers]
"Acing the Behavioral Job Interview" [Jeanne Knight, Quintessential Careers]
"STAR Interviewing Response Technique" [Quintessential Careers]
"Job Interview Questions Database for Job-Seekers" [Quintessential Careers]
"Six job interview mistakes to avoid" [Matthew Randall, Christian Science Monitor, Jine 2012]
"Six interview mistakes" [Michael Neece, Monster.com]
----------IN THE NEWS / CAREER INFORMATION-----------
"Well-paying jobs you can get right out of high school" (#3 stationary engineer) [MSN Careers / Career Builder.com, May 18, 2011]
Green Careers: Map Your Career [Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King Co.]
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