Q: I blew my last interview. Where can I get help to practice interviewing so I’m really ready the next time?Q: I’m changing careers. How can I describe my skills in a résumé if they don’t relate to the position I really want?
Q: Why do I need a cover letter? How do I make an effective résumé that will catch the employer’s eye?
Q: Does MATC have a database to upload my résumé for employers to view, like Monster or JobNoggin?
A: These are just a few of the questions students who visit the SES office ask every day. They all relate to preparing for employment and knowing how to present oneself in a positive light to an employer to get the job you really want. So, where besides the SES office can you learn about employment topics?
The MATC Library and the public library in your neighborhood have thousands of employment preparation resources available for FREE. You can check out books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and other resources to help you develop an outstanding résumé and cover letter, as well as upgrade your interview skills, prepare for job fairs, etc. Check out these resources now and be ready when the time is right!
202 Great Cover Letters by Michael Betrus
Business Buddies Successful Interviews by Ken Lawson
101 Best Cover Letters by Jay A. Block & Michael Betrus
Quick Résumés & Cover Letters Book by Michael J. Farr
Goof-Proof Résumés and Cover Letters by Felice Primeau Devine
A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market by Katharine Hansen
Amazing Résumés: What Employers Want to See and How to Say It by Jim Bright & Joanne Earl
The Guide to Basic Résumé Writing by The Public Library Association & VGM Careers Books
Résumés, Cover Letters, Networking and Interviewing by Clifford W. Eischen & Lynn A. Eischen
Interview Magic: Job Interview Secrets For America’s Career & Life Coach (2nd Ed.) by Susan Britton Whitcomb
The Career Coward’s Guide To Résumés: Sensible Strategies For Overcoming Job Search Fears by Katy Piotrowski
There are also many electronic resources available for computer-savvy individuals; these are just a few.
http://0digital.films.com.millennium.matc.edu/featuredvideos.aspx to watch FREE career & job films that will help you understand what the employer is seeking in future employee candidates.
http://matc.edu/document /Grad_Report2009.pdf to learn about the local job market & about earnings new MATC graduates report they are making.
https://matc-csm.symplicity.com/ to upload your résumé for employers to view and consider for employment.
http://matc.edu/student/resources/JOBshop/TechConnectLogin.html to search employer-posted jobs, and on-campus Work Study positions.
For information about other employment-related topics, contact:
Joanne Johnson-Clauser, M.S., GCDF, Employment Development Specialist
Telephone: (414) 297-7765 E-Mail: [email protected]
Office: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, Room S203 at the Milwaukee Campus
