{"id":13867,"date":"2017-08-16T10:40:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T10:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/?p=13867"},"modified":"2018-05-08T13:36:13","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T13:36:13","slug":"career-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/2017\/08\/16\/career-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Resources Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m not one to be a gatekeeper. Education and resources need to be accessible, readily available, easy to navigate and applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Here are my favorite go-to resources that I refer to clients to learn about themselves, their targeted industries, professional development, career transitions and overall job search strategy.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t go to these sites every day. However, I follow most of them on social media. Websites\/resources typically have knowledge communities: webinars, Facebook groups, LinkedIn pages, Twitter connections and more. Follow and engage so this information comes to you when you are interacting with your social channels.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you a looking for a little inspiration, need to optimize your job search or connect with your community, you can find value in the following career resources.<\/p>\n<p>Tweet us at @FIUalumni and let us know which resources you found helpful or a new career website you would like to share with your #FIUalumni community.<\/p>\n<p>To a better you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Industry Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What To Read <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/\">Forbes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/\">Fast Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/2hourjobsearch.com\/\">The 2 Hour Job Search<\/a> by Steve Dalton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/\">Mashable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/\">Wall Street Journal <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\">New York Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.askamanager.org\/\">AskAManager.org<\/a> \u2013 great blog for job seekers and managers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/\">The Muse.com<\/a> \u2013 modern career advice by Mashable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Researching Companies &amp; Industries <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/index.htm\">Glassdoor.com<\/a> \u2013 industry research and advice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\">O*NET<\/a> \u2013definations of occupations; great as a resume description builder<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/salary.com\/\">Salary.com <\/a>\u2013 compensation search<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wetfeet.com\/\">Wetfeet.com<\/a> \u2013 discover the top US employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Job Search Optimization<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/university.linkedin.com\/linkedin-for-students?trk=micro-mktg-stu-us-more\">Guides, Tips and Handouts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin?lang=en\">All help questions <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/530?query=webinars\">Webinars &amp; Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resume &amp; Cover Letter Enhancements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiN5tv2spPVAhXBWSYKHS3wAX4QFggoMAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fexcellent-resume-for-mid-level-employee-2014-8&amp;usg=AFQjCNHcRJp-X0P2f5ihv5Ef_CzvpIzPPA\">Excellent resume for mid-level employee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/185-powerful-verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome\">185 powerful verbs for your resume<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/how-to-quantify-your-resume-bullets-when-you-dont-work-with-numbers\">How to quantify your resume bullets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/2017\/07\/14\/resume\/\">12 Steps to Writing a Great Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fiualumni-eastus.azurewebsites.net\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Resume-Guidelines_updated.pdf\">Resume Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/5965537\/how-to-generate-more-interviews-with-your-resume\">Generate more interviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/the-8-cover-letters-you-need-to-read-now\">Cover letter examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Informational Interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/3-ways-to-make-an-informational-interview-worth-your-time\">Worth your time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/5-tips-for-nonawkward-informational-interviews\">5 tips for non-awkward info interviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hls.harvard.edu\/dept\/opia\/job-search-toolkit\/networking-tips\/sample-networking-emails-and-thank-you-notes\/\">Writing example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/3-steps-to-a-perfect-informational-interview\">3 steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/6910\/\">Linkedin.com\/alumni<\/a> \u2013 connect with FIU alumni at your targeted companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interviewing Success <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/2017\/03\/22\/interviewingguide\/\">Interview Guide<\/a> \u2013 all resources for your upcoming interviews<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moo.com\/us\/\">Moo.com<\/a> \u2013 create custom networking business cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Grads\/Alumni <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvisajobs.com\/\">My Visa Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/redbus2us.com\/\">RedBus2US.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Events &amp; Volunteering <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fiualumni.com\/\">FIUalumni.com \u2013<\/a> all events and programs to connect you with your Panther network<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealist.org\/en\/\">Idealist.org \u2013<\/a> volunteer for non-profits, expand your network and resume<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\">Eventbrite<\/a> \u2013 search for local community and networking events<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.miamichamber.com\/\">Chamber of Commerce<\/a> \u2013 networking events in south Florida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Personal Insights<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career &amp; Personality Assessments <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.fiu.edu\/view.php?id=357876\">Gallup Strengths Finder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.16personalities.com\/\">16 Personalities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\">My Next Move<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Development <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\">edX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\">Coursera<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/lynda.com\">Lynda.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irelaunch.com\/\">iRelaunch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cpe.fiu.edu\/courses-on-demand\/index.php\">FIU Online \u2013 courses on demand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>Connect with your professional association and industry knowledge communities!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Inspired<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/\">TED Talks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/510313\/how-i-built-this\">How I Built This<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoth.org\/\">The Moth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/one.npr.org\/?sharedMediaId=471887738:471887842\">Dream Job: Hidden Brain Episode 25 <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/one.npr.org\/?sharedMediaId=507930318:507930414\">Getting Unstuck: Hidden Brain Episode 56<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m not one to be a gatekeeper. 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