Finding Job Opportunities
Finding a job after graduation can be an intimidating task. Check your local newspaper classifieds for job listings, keep an eye out for local job fairs, and see if your school has a career services center on campus to help you. Many useful tools for your job hunt are available online:
Applying and Preparing for Interviews
Your local job center and career services center are good places to go for preparation help. A great online resources is the Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS). You can get access to AKCIS through your school, through a job center, or by using your Alaska zip code. In AKCIS, use the Job Search section to find information on all of the steps in the job search process including:
- choosing an occupation
- locating job leads
- checking out employers
- creating resumes and cover letters
- preparing and practicing for interviews
- following up and staying positive
You can also create a free personal portfolio to access the My Education & Work History section, in which you can:
- save your education, work, and other relevant experience
- generate custom resumes for each application
- store cover letters and work samples