How Do I Get There
Getting the Job
How do you get more experience or a new job in your career field? Learn more about resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, and getting more experience while you are in school.
Learning Express Library
All current students can create a free account, and click on “Workplace Skills Improvement” on the left for detailed information (including free books and e-courses) on the job search, resumes, and interviewing. You can access this from any computer on campus, or will need to contact the Gaston College library for the password.
Vault.com – Resume and Cover Letter Writing
See a sample resume or cover letter to give you some inspiration.
Read some interviewing advice to give you an edge on the competition.
Career OneStop – Interviews, Letters, Resumes
U.S. Department of Labor sponsors this site to help you with interviewing, resumes and cover letters.
JOB LISTINGS
Student Directions: Register with CollegeCentral.com
Register with our College Central Network for access to job listings, build a résumé, and even more helpful articles!
Full/Part-time Job Listings (registration required)
HELPFUL HANDOUTS
Résumés: The Basics [pdf]
Résumés: Know the No-No’s [pdf]
Résumé Builder (registration required) [pdf]
Why a Cover Letter? [pdf]
Interviews: The Art of the Interview [pdf]
Interviews: To-Do Tips [pdf]
Job Fairs: The Basics [pdf]
Me, Myself, and Inc. [pdf]
Networking 101 [pdf]