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Job Search Resources

Ready to Start Your Job Search? The Career Center has online and in-person resources to help you develop your documents and plan your job search process. Make an appointment with a Counselor or join our Career and Job Readiness Workshops to build your job search documents.

Resume Building Tips

Resume Building Tips:

Keep a Master Resume.
Create a new resume for each job you wish to apply for and align your resume to the job post.
Build a clean, concise yet detailed framework.
Keep your resume at 1 page if you have 5 or less years of experience, or 2 pages if you have more than 5 years of experience in the industry of your choice.
Highlight accomplishments, not just duties.
Focus on relevant skills and experiences.
Optimize your text with action verbs and metrics.

Resume Types and Examples

Resume Types and Examples - thebalancecareers.com

Chronological
Functional
Combination

Cover Letter Tips

Utilize the same template used for your Resume (Your resume and cover letter should be matching documents).
Identify Cover Letter Style (Traditional or T shape).
Directly address hiring manager, if known.
Emphasize your core value and how you meet the qualifications.
Differentiate yourself from the crowd.
Go beyond what’s on your resume, don’t copy and paste.
Create an easy read document and finish strong.

Cover Letter Types & Examples

Cover Letter Types and Examples - thebalancecareers.com

Job Application Letter
Referral Cover Letter
Email Cover Letter
Letter of Interest

Reference List

For personal documentation; do not attach to resume unless noted by employer.

Interview Skills: Mock Interview

When preparing for an interview, consider the following:

Before the interview
Research
Practice
Review job description and resume

During the interview
Speak with confidence
Be professional
Show optimism
Answer the entire question(s)
Provide examples when responding to a question
At the end, thank the employer

After the interview
Reflect on areas of improvement and success (write it down)
Write down questions you remember
Email employer if possible

Mock Interviews

Make an appointment to practice interviewing to land your next employment! Call the Career Center (714) 895-8217 or chat with a representative to schedule an appointment.

Interview Prep Resource - Perfect Interview

Create account: https://perfectinterview.com/gwc/
Confirmation email will be sent with username and password
Log in and practice your interview skills

Search for a Job (Job Search Engine)

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Student Instructions

Step 1:

Sign up using the following URL: https://www.collegecentral.com/gwc/
Create Student profile - Student ID number will be your username and personalize a password
Complete and submit Registration

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Step 2:

Upload resume to profile
Search jobs
Apply for jobs