Job Seekers
Click a topic on the left to find tutorials and resources to help through the job search and application process.
Find & Apply for Jobs Online
Resume & Cover Letter
Social Media for Professionals
Learn Microsoft Office for Free
Virtual Interview Preparation
Interview Practice & Follow-Up
Changing Careers
Finding Work from Home Jobs
Find & Apply for Jobs Online
- Job Search & Networking (GCFLearn): Learn how to find jobs online, network, identify your skills, and what to do if you have a criminal record.
- The 10 Best Job Search Websites of 2021 (The Balance Careers): Expand your job search by finding the best search site to meet your goals.
- Applying for Jobs (GCFLearn): Learn about cover letters, interviewing skills, job applications and resume writing. Try this tutorial from GCFLearn to get started with Indeed.
- Utilize CareerBuilder to Find Employment (Coursera): This free guided project will help you get started using CareerBuilder, a website to find and apply for jobs online.
- Build a Profile for a Dream Job with Indeed (Coursera): This free guided project will help you get started using Indeed, a website to find and apply for jobs online.
- Create a Resume & Cover Letter w/ Google Docs (Coursera): Use Google Docs, a free online word processor to make your resume and cover letter. The guided project is free as well!
Resume & Cover Letter
- Create a Resume & Cover Letter with Google Docs (Coursera): This free course will guide you through building your resume and cover letter using the free Google Doc word processor.
- Resume Writing (GCFLearn): Try the YouTube playlist or the written guide to build a resume.
- Cover Letters (GCFLearn): Try the YouTube playlist or the written guide to write a cover letter.
- Resumes and CVs Workshop (Purdue Online Writing Lab): Learn about formatting, resume sections, and other important details in this written guide.
- Resume & Cover Letter Guided Projects (Coursera): Go to Coursera and search for “resume” to find free guided projects and courses to write a great resume & cover letter.
Social Media for Professionals
- LinkedIn Basics (GDFLearn): Get started with LinkedIn and learn how to network online.
- Using Twitter for Professional Development (Learn How to Become): Twitter is a popular platform for professionals. Use this guide to get started with your own account.
- Should You Use Facebook for Professional Networking (The Balance Careers): Learn the do’s and don’ts of using Facebook to build your career.
Learn Microsoft Office for Free
- A Complete Guide to Microsoft Office: Learn what’s included with Microsoft Office, what it’s good for, and how to get it.
- Microsoft 365 Training (Microsoft): Use Microsoft’s free training series to learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and the rest of the Microsoft 365 Suite.
- Microsoft Office Tutorials (GCFLearn): This collection of free tutorials will help you learn both new and older versions of Microsoft Office, depending upon what you have access to use.
- Everyday Excel Specialization (Coursera): The University of Colorado Boulder offers this free three-course series to help you learn Excel online. Earn a certificate to improve your resume.
Virtual Interview Preparation
- Virtual Interviews (CareerOneStop): Learn the general process and virtual interview etiquette.
- Getting Started with Zoom (GCFLearn): Get comfortable using Zoom before the interview.
- Skype Video Calls Tutorials (GCFLearn): Get comfortable using Skype before the interview.
- Google Hangouts (GCFLearn): Get comfortable using Google Hangouts before the interview.
Interview Practice & Follow-Up
- Practice Interview Tips and Techniques (The Balance Careers): Use this set of practice interview questions, preparation tips and tricks to ace your upcoming interview.
- Job Interview Guide (The Balance Careers): This guide will help you research the company to which you are applying and choose the right outfit to get the job done.
Follow-Up Email Examples For After the Interview (Indeed): Remember to follow-up with a thank-you email after the interview. This guide with examples will help.
Changing Careers
- Career Self-Assessments (CareerOneStop): Take one or more assessments to choose a new career based on interests, skills, and/ or work values. Career examples are available!
- Find An American Job Center (CareerOneStop): Enter your zip code to find local job centers, employment and training programs.
- Job Seeker Resources (Nebraska Department of Labor): Find local jobs, explore career videos, find High Wage, High Demand, High Skills jobs, and find training assistance & programs.
Finding Work from Home Jobs
- How to Find Work-From-Home Jobs That Are Hiring Now (The Balance Careers): Find tips and tricks for job searches and a list of legitimate work-from-home job search sites.
- Top 10 Job Scam Warning Signs (The Balance Careers): Not all job listings online are real. Find out how to avoid scammers.
- 50 Work-From-Home Job Ideas (Forbes): Use this list to brainstorm work-from-home jobs you can pursue. Some options are easier than others.