Looking for a Job
Internships
Internships give you hands-on, practical work experience in your area of study. Other
reasons to consider an internship:
- Immerse yourself in your field to make sure it's something you really want to pursue
- Gain job-related skills and experience to add to your resume
- Secure future job references
- Earn college credits
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Handshake
Handshake is a free online resource that connects employers with talented students and alumni
statewide.
- Searchable employment database of part and full-time jobs submitted by employers interested
in hiring students and alumni from the 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
- Information on virtual recruiting, job fairs, workshops and other events.
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Job Search Tips
There’s a lot that goes into landing your dream job. If you've lost your job or are
ready for a new challenge, take advantage of Career Connections’ many classes and workshops. Follow these tips to make your job search as smooth and successful as possible:
1
Create a Stellar Resume
- Use action verbs to give your resume power and direction. This list features verbs and descriptive
words that will get the employer’s attention.
- Upload your resume in Handshake so employers can find you.
2
Prepare for Interviewing
3
Attend Job Fairs
Companies send recruiters, human resources staff, supervisors or current employees
to the fair for the purpose of:
- Marketing their company
- Establishing a pool of applicants
- Prescreening applicants for interviews
- Interviewing
Your goal is to make positive contacts with potential employers. Learn how to work
a job fair.
4
Compare Job Offers
Career Connections offers these tips for evaluating an offer.
If You've Lost Your Job
- Take advantage of Career Connections’ many services, including workshops, walk-ins
and one-on-one appointments.
- Register for our noncredit Computer Literacy course to improve your computer skills.
- Consider one of WCTC's short-term, accelerated or traditional programs to update your skills.
- Contact the Workforce Development Center to learn about additional training and employment services and programs.
- Explore resources. The Internet offers an abundance of career-planning and job-searching
sites, but it can be difficult to know where to start. We highly recommend you connect
with one of our Career Specialists to focus your job-searching efforts, but in the
meantime, check out these resources to get you started.
More Career Connections Resources
Set up a one-on-one appointment with a Career Specialist at WCTC.
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