Applying and Networking
Find out more about guiding students through completing job application materials, preparing for interviews, and building their professional network.
Job Applications
What application materials could students need?
Used most commonly for job applications as a general summary of a student's top relevant skills and experience.
Cover letters are often an accompaniment to a student's resume. They are a first introduction. Why is the student interested in the position? Why is it a good fit to hire them?
Examples of work from students to support their application. Portfolios are regularly required for design or product-focused applications.
Often used for research, grants, scientific, or educationally-focused jobs and opportunities. It often focuses heavily on the academic side of a student's experience.
Interviews and Networking
Different resources and lesson outlines to gain knowledge and help students prepare for interviews.
Take a look at these resources to help students recognize and build their own network.
Additional Resources
Connect with businesses in your area.
Explore different options and resources to support students building experience.
A lesson from the C3 toolkit for 12th graders about connecting with mentors