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A Career
Resource Center is located on both the Estherville and Emmetsburg
campuses.
Services
are also available to students attending Iowa Lakes campuses in Spirit
Lake, Spencer and Algona.
Appointments may be made in advance or drop-in appointments are also
possible if the Career Center Coordinator is available.
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In today's job market, a college degree does
not guarantee employment. The Career Resource Center will partner with
you to facilitate the career planning and employment process. |
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As a student, your attitude, initiative,
grades, internship experiences, volunteer services and willingness to
travel and relocate are just a few of the factors determining employment
success. |
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Seek assistance in the Career Resource
Center to:
- Identify education goals
- Assess skills and interests
- Develop individual career plans
- Participate in educational support
networks
- Prepare resumes and cover letters
- Receive assistance with job search
- Develop interviewing skills
- Post your resume online
- Participate in job and career fairs
- Experience job shadowing
opportunities
- Learn business etiquette at dinners
- Receive job placement information
and referrals
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In addition to one-on-one career counseling,
utilize these online resources: |
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Iowacareer.net
allows you to post your resume or Iowa jobs here. 1500 Iowa
employers are currently in the database. Iowacareer.net
helps students find Iowa careers that match their degrees,
and gives employers access to qualified graduates for their
companies. Just click the “Register Here” button on the
website and sign up for free access.
https://www.iowacareer.net/ |
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Optimal Resume
is provided for current students and alumni to launch their
professional lives through innovative, interactive modules
that allow creation of resumes, letters, reference sheets,
and more. OptimalResume.com also provides skill assessment,
successful interview skill development, and individual Web
pages that showcase these documents. To access
optimalresume.com, you will need a valid Iowa Lakes
Community College email address. Alumni can also access and
use the site free of charge.
https://iowalakes.optimalresume.com/ |
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Corporate-Connect®
offers new cutting-edge opportunities for employers to post
job campaigns, and allows job seekers to explore career
opportunities. OnlineRecruiting™ allows employers to connect
with students without visiting campus and features exciting
new online interviewing and videoconferencing options.
Employers enter the site (“Employers Click Here”), set
up an account, and post jobs and internships for students
and alumni to view. A unique opportunity dashboard on the
student desktop displays current employment opportunities
and information, making it easy to view full job
descriptions and salaries offered. Online job application is
easy, with the ability to create resumes and other
job-search documents and apply for employment in the same
location.
https://iowalakes.optimalresume.com/ |
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VOCATIONAL BIOGRAPHIES
With this online resource, you can career-shadow over 1,000
individuals from across America. Click on one of the 7
search buttons at the top of the page to get a list of job
titles. Click on any of the titles, and the career story
will appear on the screen for you to read or print out.
Log in with this information: school: iowalakes;
password: uupt
www.vocbiosonline.com |
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I HAVE A PLAN IOWA CAREER
PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT
Follow the step-by-step instructions to create an account.
Learn about yourself by taking several free assessments:
Interest Profiler, Work Values Sorter, Basic Skills Survey,
Workplace Skills Survey and Transferable Skills Survey. Then
follow the links to explore careers that are a good match
for you.
www.IHaveaPlanIowa.gov |
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
Wondering how to connect majors to careers? Click on MAJORS
of interest to see outlines of common career areas,
employers, and strategies designed to maximize career
opportunities. Choose LINKS to find a list of websites that
provide additional information.
http://www.iowalakes.edu/student_life_services/CRC/WCIDWTM/majors/default.html |
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Films On Demand
offers a variety of Career and Job Search videos to view
online: Career Exploration, Career Fields, Job Search
Skills, and Job Success.
Account ID is ilcc and the password is library.
http://digital.films.com/CareersJobSearch03898 |
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JOB CHOICES
NEWSLETTER
By clicking this link, you will view the most up to date
information available about the current job market and job
search. Information includes: the latest hiring outlook;
details on what employers want in job candidates; tips on
job-search success; current salary information; and advice
on using social networking in the job search.
http://www.jobchoicesonline.com
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NACE Salary
Calculator Center
The NACE Salary Calculator Center is the hub for
compensation data, with salary data for more than 1,000
occupations in 560 regions of the United States. The NACE
Salary Calculators are easy to use, and the salary survey
data is updated monthly to ensure consistently accurate
salary data.
Job Seekers: The NACE Job Seeker Salary Calculator
provides salary data to assist you with your salary search
and career planning.
Employers: The NACE Employer Salary Calculator is the
perfect compensation survey data tool for HR professionals,
recruiters, and business managers.
http://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/NACE/salary-calculator-intro/
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