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  • Big Interview
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    Big Interview has several videos about the most popular questions employers may ask in an interview, guides that explain how to answer them, and advice from experts.  You can practice answering questions in a mock interview and receive feedback from Big Interview experts on how to improve your skills.

    • Receive help on writing your resume and a resume builder.
    • Learn how to negotiate for more money if offered a job.
    • Discover what to do during the first few months of a new job.
    • Find additional job search guides.
  • Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance

      The classic five-volume encyclopedia for careers and vocational information is now accessible and searchable online.

      • Includes on-the-job interviews with professionals.
      • Reading on industry issues and history
      • Includes information on interviewing, job hunting, networking, and writing resumes.
      • Provides insights on social networking sites, industry jargon, electronic resumes, and much more.
    • Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
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      Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a collection of resources covering all aspects of careers and advice for each aspect.  It is an interactive media resource with videos, assessments, and information about planning and growing your career.

      • Search for vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate, and nursing schools using the College Planning and Financial Aid section.
      • The Career Interest Assessment allows you to discover occupations and industries that are best suited to your personal interests and strengths.
      • Career Opportunities News allows you to get advice and insight from career counselors and human resource specialists on presenting your best professional image.
      • Create a login to access your personal folder that will save your career guidance searches.
    • LearningExpress Library
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      LearningExpress Library provides resources for high school students, college students, and adults preparing to graduate high school, enter higher education, or begin a career. It includes skill lessons covering reading, writing, and arithmetic.

      • Practice exams for the SATs, ACTs, GED, and AP tests
      • Resources in Spanish to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test and GED
      • Career preparation in the form of job guides, interview prep, and practice certification tests
    • Peterson’s Career Prep
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      This database provides career tools to help find a profession, skills training required and expectations of a selected career path.

      • Explore schools and scholarships to receive career training.
      • Take a career assessment to find out your areas of interest for work.
      • Explore careers, salaries, and entry requirements.
      • Use online tools for resume building and job searches.
    • ResumeMaker

        ResumeMaker is a premium resume builder and career guide. Having a professional-looking resume is just the start of your job search.

        • Professional online resume creation tool.
        • Professionally written cover letter examples.
        • In-depth career advice.
        • Salary information and job search tools.