Discover resources on cover letters, resumes, interviews, and effective job search strategies. Please feel free to utilize these resources in your classroom, or however you see fit to empower student success.
A full list of The Exchange's student resources can be found on our student resources page.
The Exchange is excited to debut shared modules ready to import into your Canvas course sections on a variety of career-related topics. See below for instructions to find our modules and upload them into your Canvas course for easy and socially distanced
career development in your courses. Feel free to use these resources and adapt based on your needs.
Search different majors to see what careers employers relate to your area of study.This website provides information on classes to take in order to pursue a particular career.
An excellent way to evaluate which programs may be a good fit for you is to take a look at their program pages and to browse the course catalog to see what kinds of classes are offered in the department. If you are interested in learning more based on the course descriptions, that's a great sign! Talk to your academic advisor (or admissions counselor, for prospective students) about exploring different options for your major area of study.
Indiana Career Explorer will help you explore a world of career possibilities, make decisions about your future, and prepare for the next step in your education and career planning journey.
Explore careers with Sigi3, discover what you can do with your major, browse career options, and find out how to job shadow.
My O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out hat your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do.
Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
Understand yourself. Understand others. Help others understand you.
Students seeking to identify and develop their unique talents in their careers may benefit from taking the Clifton Strengths assessment, scheduling a Strengths coaching appointment, or attending a workshop on Clifton Strengths from The Exchange. Browse below for instructions and details.
Create an account by entering your name and setting a password.
You will receive an Account Register email from Gallup Marketing with a link to confirm your email address. (Check spam folder if needed. The activation link stays active for 24 hours.)
Once you have activated your account, you will log in and click the Let’s Go link on the main page to take the assessment.
Complete the assessment and submit your results.
Review, download, and save your Signature Themes, Strengths Insight, and Strengths Insight and Action-Planning Guide. (Found on the right side of your screen under Personalized Strengths Exports.)
If you have a classroom presentation on CliftonStrengths coming up:
Be sure to complete your assessment at least 3 business days ahead of The Exchange’s visit to your class. This will ensure your results will be included in the class data.
Bring your electronic or printed reports (listed in Step 7) with you that day. (We’ll be able to pull your results, so no need to send them our way.)
If you are completing this assessment on your own and not part of a class requirement:
You can schedule an appointment in Handshake to learn more about CliftonStrengths and your individual results.
Watch videos of people in a particular career path to get an idea of real-world experience.
Check out comprehensive data in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, including data about pay, education requirements, and growth rate for different jobs.
Browse jobs that are currently in demand for the state of Indiana.
For alumni or online/accelerated program students who have established careers, we at The Exchange know that changing careers can be a challenging and thrilling turn of events. Remember that we still offer our full career support services for all students and alumni. You're not alone!
Resume or CV formatting should be clean and consistent, without distracting colors or images. The Exchange recommends formatting your own resume and not using a template online in order to save time and frustration, as templates can be quite difficult to work with. See below for an example of how to easily format your document to look professional and sleek.
ATS is usually the FIRST step in getting your documents through to a "real" person. It is the software that you upload your resume and cover letter to when applying for positions. Its function is to sift through your documents using key
word searches that the company has set. Your documents could stay here, or move on to an actual recruiter based on your relevance. RESEARCHING THE COMPANY AND USING COMPANY LANGUAGE IN YOUR DOCUMENTS has the potential
to propel you past the companies ATS and get you in front of an HR professional.
Below are some tools that can assist you in making sure your documents are ATS friendly:
JobScan.Co: Assists in optimizing your documents and gives job seekers an instant analysis of how well their documents are tailored to a particular position and how it can be made even better.
PannaScore: Analyzes your documents using algorithms from a job posting to provide a relevance score that evaluates your documents.
Networking events or workshops/conferences in your field can be incredible opportunities to make connections and build a solid support system in your field that will lead to job opportunities in the future. Check out The Exchange's upcoming events to see when our next Networking Knights event is.
Networking tips:
Develop your elevator pitch:
Happy hour and dining etiquette for business occasions:
Connecting with professionals in your desired field and inviting them for a coffee meeting or phone call can be an excellent opportunity to discuss tips for starting out your career. It also can lead to job opportunities.
The internet is an excellent place to find and target employers that interest you, and to build your own professional brand online. Check out the below resources for tips on protecting your online image and engaging with employers virtually to further your career.
LinkedIn is a social media platform for your professional life. It's an excellent way to connect with professionals in your field and to build a positive and professional online presence. For comprehensive video tutorials on LinkedIn, check out GCF Global.
Do others have difficulty pronouncing your name sometime? Check out this article about LinkedIn's name pronunciation tool now.
Students seeking connections with alumni in different locations across the world or seeking an opportunity for mentorship look no further! Check out ReuKnighted, our alumni platform where you can connect with previous students of Marian University.
Marian University students have a wealth of resources to hone their interviewing skills. First, you may review the below resources for basic interview preparation. Next, check out Big Interview, our virtual interview training platform:
Register with your Marian University account and get started interviewing today. Big Interview allows students to browse through thousands of pre-loaded interview questions, conducting and reviewing their own web interviews.
Employers are not allowed to ask about aspects of your life/identity that are protected by law: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. (Source: EEOC)
Interstride can be an excellent resource for students seeking employment abroad and for international students seeking employment in the United States. Check
out more details and tips for international job search below.
For alumni or online/accelerated program students who have established careers, we at The Exchange know that changing careers can be a challenging and thrilling turn of events. Remember that we still offer our full career support services for all students and alumni. You're not alone!
Most positions will require a background check as part of the hiring process. At The Exchange, we support all students in the job search and are happy to discuss any questions you may have about this process.
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