Job Readiness
Unlock your potential by exploring career paths, building essential skills, and developing a proactive mindset to confidently navigate and succeed in today's competitive job market.
Career exploration
CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources for career exploration, skill development, job searching, and training opportunities.
O*NET is your ultimate career discovery tool, offering an extensive database of job descriptions, skills, and industry insights to guide you toward a fulfilling career path.
My Next Move offers tools for career exploration, skill building, and aligning personal interests with potential career paths through resources like the O*NET Interest Profiler.
Roadtrip Nation provides an engaging career exploration platform where teens and young adults can watch insightful documentaries and interviews with professionals to discover diverse career paths that align with their passions.
Resume building
Indeed Career Guide provides expert advice and practical tips on resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies, helping you navigate the path to your next career opportunity with confidence.
Jobscan offers tools for optimizing resumes and cover letters to match job descriptions, increasing chances of passing through applicant tracking systems.
LinkedIn Learning offers a vast library of online courses designed to enhance your skills in creativity, technology, and business, empowering you to advance your career at your own pace.
Workplace Readiness Training, developed by The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative, equips teens and young adults with the vital skills and practical know-how needed to seamlessly transition into the workforce and thrive in their future careers.
Interview Tips
IBM SkillsBuild empowers teens and young adults with essential job readiness skills, offering a dynamic platform filled with interactive learning paths and certifications to kickstart their careers with confidence and competence.
The Center for Career & Leadership Development at Middle Georgia State University provides comprehensive guidance on preparing for interviews, including professional attire recommendations, types of interviews, effective questioning techniques, and post-interview follow-up strategies.
Interview Tips for Teens: How to Be First Job Ready by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides essential tips for teenagers preparing for their first job interviews. It highlights how to make a great first impression, stay on topic, and ultimately succeed in securing a job, making it a valuable resource for young job seekers.
Networking
WayUp provides job listings, internships, and entry-level positions tailored to students and recent graduates.
Parker Dewey connects students and recent graduates with short-term, professional, paid projects (micro-internships) to build experience and skills.
Game On
InterSECT Job Simulations offers a dynamic platform that allows users to engage in realistic job simulations, helping to develop essential skills and gain practical experience in various career fields by applying their skills and knowledge to "true-to-life" tasks associated with specific careers, with the library of simulations being a growing repository.
Mental Health Insights: Transformative TED Talks for Youth
"What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness" with Robert Waldinger
Robert Waldinger reveals that strong relationships and emotional well-being are key to a fulfilling life, offering valuable insights for teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood
"The Career Advice You Probably Didn’t Get" with Susan Colantuono
Susan Colantuono highlights the importance of developing business acumen and leadership skills for career advancement, offering crucial insights for young professionals aiming to bridge the gender gap in leadership roles.
"How to Make Work-Life Balance Work" with Nigel Marsh
Nigel Marsh's TED Talk provides valuable strategies for achieving work-life balance, empowering teens and young adults to prioritize well-being alongside career ambitions—a crucial component of job readiness.
References:
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IBM SkillsBuild. (n.d.). SkillsBuild: Learning for a changing world. IBM SkillsBuild. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://skillsbuild.org/
Indeed. (n.d.). *Career advice and resources*. Indeed. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice
Intersect. (n.d.). Job simulations. Intersect. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://intersectjobsims.com/
Jobscan. (n.d.). *Jobscan: Optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile*. Jobscan. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.jobscan.co/
LinkedIn Learning. (n.d.). *LinkedIn Learning: Online courses and learning resources*. LinkedIn Learning. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
My Next Move. (n.d.). *My Next Move: Career exploration and job information*. My Next Move. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.mynextmove.org/
O*NET Online. (n.d.). *O*NET Online: The nation's primary source of occupational information*. O*NET Online. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.onetonline.org/
Parker Dewey. (n.d.). *Parker Dewey: Connecting students and employers through micro-internships*. Parker Dewey. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.parkerdewey.com/
Roadtrip Nation. (n.d.). *Roadtrip Nation: Your road map for building a life and career that you love*. Roadtrip Nation. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://roadtripnation.com/roadmap
TED. (2011). How to make work-life balance work | Nigel Marsh [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdpIKXLLYYM
TED. (2014). The career advice you probably didn’t get | Susan Colantuono [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFQLvbVJVMg
TED. (2016). Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI
Transition TA. (n.d.). Workplace readiness training. Transition TA. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://transitionta.org/topics/pre-ets/workplace-readiness-training/
WayUp. (n.d.). *WayUp: Job and internship opportunities for students and recent graduates*. WayUp. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.wayup.com/