Virtual Toolkit for Students
The Center for Career Development encourages students to dedicate some time to individual career planning and development. While there are numerous virtual resources available online, the following are some recommended resources available to students at no cost. In accordance with our efforts to ensure students are provided the most current information possible, these resources will be continuously updated.
Career Readiness Virtual ELearning Modules
Featured Virtual Services
Students and recent graduates from programs at USG enjoy exclusive access to the following virtual career platforms (all usage fees paid by USG):
AI Resume Builder Resources
TealHQ has an integrated AI Resume Builder that enhances your resume by editing summaries, achievement bullets, and cover letters. This tool also provides real-time feedback and instant match scores.
ResumAI uses AI to create your resume and formatting by answering a few questions about your work experience, skills, education, and more.
Choose over 200+ templates and use the AI helper to guide your resume development.
Personalized Career Planning System
Self-Assessment Tools
CareerOneStop Self-Assessments
Career Exploration
CareerOneStop - Job trends, credentials, and salary information nationwide as well as by state.
Lifeworks: Health & Medical Science Careers
Job & Internship Search
Cool Works - Connects adventurous job seekers with exciting seasonal and year-round job opportunities in" wild and beautiful" places around the world
Idealist - Job listings, articles, and tools for people interested in the nonprofit sector and careers for the "public good"
Internships.com - Provides over 100,000 internship listings from over 60,000 employers searchable by industry and location
InternMatch - Provides thousands of listings for internships and entry-level jobs for recent college graduates
Indeed - One of the largest job listing platforms in the world which provides job listings searchable by industry and location
Resources for Career Changers
Developing a Career Change Plan
Ten Step Plan for Career Change
Transitioning to a Nonprofit Career
Identifying Transferable Job Skills
Federal Government Jobs
Pathways Recent Graduates Program
Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)
Regional Resources
Montgomery County Government Careers
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Rockville Economic Development
Military Careers
Salary Information
NACE Salary Calculator - Hosted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
Salary Data by Occupation - Hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor Career OneStop
Starting Salary Projections: Class of 2020 - Provided by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
Cost of Living by City - Hosted by CNN
Veterans Resources
Professional Development Resources
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Master Class - Learn from hundreds of free or low cost lessons from "masters" in their field as they share stories, skills, shortcuts, failures, and successes
Beyond the To Do List (iTunes Podcast)
iTunes What Great Bosses Know (iTunes Podcast)
Managing Your Career (LinkedIn Learning)
Managing Teams (LinkedIn Learning)
Managing for People Who Hate Managing (American Management Association)
Introduction to Project Management (Udemy)
21 Critical Lessons for Entrepreneurs (Udemy)
Negotiation Fundamentals (LinkedIn Learning)
Getting Started with Google Analytics (Udemy)
Additional Resources
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Information about employment by industry, job growth rates, salaries, and education requirements
Career One Stop - U.S. Department of Labor information including employment trends and salary data
The Career Project - Career profiles from experienced professionals including work environment, income, benefits, job satisfaction, and "a day in the life of" various careers
Projections Central - Short and long-term career projections by state
Resume Writing 101 Series
- Applicant Tracking System & Resume Format - This course is aimed to deepen your understanding of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) guidelines and best practices. Specifically, you will learn 1) What is an ATS 2) What are ways to get past ATS and 3) How to create an ATS compatible format.
- Resume Achievement Statements - This course is designed to teach you about writing achievement statements to boost up your resume. Specifically, you will learn 1) What is an achievement statement 2) Why are achievement statements important in a resume and 3) How to write an effective achievement statement.
Level-Up Your LinkedIn
- How to Write the Headline, About, & Work Experience - This course is designed to teach you how to create your LinkedIn Headline, About, and Work Experience sections. Specifically, you will learn 1) Why are the Headline, About, and Work Experience sections important 2) How keywords can effect your LinkedIn profile experience and engagement and 3) How to write an effective Headline, About, and Work Experience section that accurately reflects your personal brand and career aspirations.
Interviewing Essentials
- How to Ace Your Interview - This course is designed to teach you about interview strategies and tips for success. Specifically, you will learn 1) The different interview types, set ups, and modalities 2) Tips and techniques to answer common interview questions including general and behavioral based and 3) Interview etiquette and public speaking best practices.
Networking 101
- Essential Tips & Tricks - What exactly is networking, and why is it worth the investment? Perhaps more importantly, how do you get started? In this course, we’ll unpack those answers. You’ll also learn more specifically about: crafting an elevator pitch, preparing for an informational interview, and navigating a networking event.
Self Exploration Series
- Mind Mapping to Clarify Your Vision - Mind mapping is a tool that will help you capture all of the information and ideas surrounding a centralized theme or topic, such as your future goals or vision. Not sure what your vision is yet? Mind mapping is also a great brainstorming tool, allowing you to stimulate brain activity and create new pathways to generate ideas and connections you weren't aware of yet!
- Assessing Your Strengths, Interests, and Drivers - Throughout this course you will learn more about three assessment tools that will help you dive deep into your strengths, interests, and drivers. What are you good at? Leveraging your strengths boosts self-confidence and performance. What tasks do you enjoy? Following your interests makes work feel fun and engaging. What drives you in your work? When you answer an innate calling you will feel a greater sense of purpose.
- Navigate Hidden Barriers, Build a Growth Mindset, & Plan an Effective Job Search - This course will help you address the hidden mental barriers that might be getting in the way of your job search: your limiting beliefs or fixed mindset! Through interactive practices you will learn to recognize and address these beliefs, and construct a more empowering narrative for yourself. Then, learn how to effectively prepare for a job search while staying focused on developing a mindset for success.
- Determine Your Values, Find the Right Workplace & Thrive - This course will help you identify your values. Practicing your core values infuses work with a greater sense of purpose and empowers you to make career choices that align with your authentic self. Showing up as your authentic self is key to feeling more confident, passionate, and invested at work.
Students and recent graduates from programs at USG enjoy exclusive access to the following virtual career platforms (all usage fees paid by USG):
Need help building your resume, or are you interested in having an online ATS system scan your resume to ensure you are ready to apply for specific positions? Check out the links below to build ensure your resume is prepared!
TealHQ has an integrated AI Resume Builder that enhances your resume by editing summaries, achievement bullets, and cover letters. This tool also provides real-time feedback and instant match scores.
ResumAI uses AI to create your resume and formatting by answering a few questions about your work experience, skills, education, and more.
Choose over 200+ templates and use the AI helper to guide your resume development.
CareerOneStop - Job trends, credentials, and salary information nationwide as well as by state.
Cool Works - Connects adventurous job seekers with exciting seasonal and year-round job opportunities in" wild and beautiful" places around the world
Idealist - Job listings, articles, and tools for people interested in the nonprofit sector and careers for the "public good"
Internships.com - Provides over 100,000 internship listings from over 60,000 employers searchable by industry and location
InternMatch - Provides thousands of listings for internships and entry-level jobs for recent college graduates
Indeed - One of the largest job listing platforms in the world which provides job listings searchable by industry and location
NACE Salary Calculator - Hosted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
Salary Data by Occupation - Hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor Career OneStop
Starting Salary Projections: Class of 2020 - Provided by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
Cost of Living by City - Hosted by CNN
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Master Class - Learn from hundreds of free or low cost lessons from "masters" in their field as they share stories, skills, shortcuts, failures, and successes
Beyond the To Do List (iTunes Podcast)
iTunes What Great Bosses Know (iTunes Podcast)
Managing Your Career (LinkedIn Learning)
Managing Teams (LinkedIn Learning)
Managing for People Who Hate Managing (American Management Association)
Introduction to Project Management (Udemy)
21 Critical Lessons for Entrepreneurs (Udemy)
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Information about employment by industry, job growth rates, salaries, and education requirements
Career One Stop - U.S. Department of Labor information including employment trends and salary data
The Career Project - Career profiles from experienced professionals including work environment, income, benefits, job satisfaction, and "a day in the life of" various careers
Projections Central - Short and long-term career projections by state