It may seem early to be thinking about searching for internships or jobs, but starting your search now has many benefits. You can feel more prepared to attend spring career fairs, and you’ll be able to act quickly when you find the right opportunity. Here are three on-demand tools you can use to find internship and job postings, create your resume and feel confident with interviewing.
Find job and internship opportunities with Handshake
The best place for Buffs to find internship and entry-level job postings is through Handshake. As your free one-stop shop for starting your career journey, Handshake is CU Boulder’s online recruiting tool used by thousands of employers.
How to make the most of Handshake:
Create a strong resume
As you update your resume for different applications, use the AI resume editor by Quinncia to get instant feedback and make improvements. This free online resume-review tool uses data science, machine learning and natural language processing to provide personalized feedback. And it’s designed to work with resumes from many different fields across various industries.
How to make the most of Quinncia:
Prepare for interviews with InterviewPrep
Interviewing is a skill that you can build. Regular practice and preparation will allow you to master this skill over time, and feel confident when the time comes to interview with a potential employer. Interview Prep is a digital tool that helps you practice and evaluate your interviewing skills virtually. Once you select your questions, you record yourself answering them and review your answers to evaluate how well you did.
How to make the most of Interview Prep:
For more tips, check out programs and workshops from Career Services. These free workshops will share best practices for resumes, making progress in your job search and more.