Handshake is a platform connecting students to opportunities catered to their skills and field of study. Make an account, fill out your skills and experience, and instantly be connected to internships, career events, and employers!
Advising Home Page
Access the Advising homepage to connect you with your advisor. Advisors are a wonderful resource as they can answer program questions and assist you in making academic plans and registering for classes. Staff Advisors help students in transition with personal, academic and career needs.
Career Center
Another useful resource for students is the Career Center at Helena College. Career Services offers a host of resources that can assist our students in exploring career options. Our goal is to engage students in career development activities that will empower them to successfully pursue their educational and professional goals.
- Assess Your Interests - take this short quiz to find job fields related to your interests
- Choosing Your Major - explore academic programs at Helena College
- Work Study Opportunities - gain experience in a job setting while finishing your degree
- State/Federal Job Postings - search available State and Federal job postings
Visit the University of Montana's Student Career Center to explore guides, resources, and resume/cover letter samples.
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Job Search Planning
Don't know where to begin? Check out this Job Hunt guide on what to do to prepare!
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Resume Writing Guide
Follow this resume guide to learn resume standards, tips & tricks, and view highly-rated resume samples for college students.
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Cover Letter Writing Guide
Cover letters are a great way of elaborating on your offerings and interest in a particular role. When you need to write a cover letter, start here!
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Interviewing Guide
Have an interview coming up? This guide can help prepare you for behavioral interview questions and general interview best practices.
Resume Writing Resources
Resume Writing Guides
Sample Resumes
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Resume Worded
Browse top-performing resumes for your desired industry and experience levels. Gain ideas and insights into how to format and word the bullet points on your resume for effectiveness. No purchase is necessary.
Resume Review
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Book a Tutoring Session!
Request a resume/LinkedIn review from your tutors at Helena College and find ways to showcase your personal skills and experience. Either a tutor from your industry or a writing tutor could give you valuable feedback on your materials.
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Grammarly (Free Tier)
Use the Grammarly browser extension to find grammatical errors and improve word flow in your hiring materials. No need to pay for their Premium subscription.
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Jobscan (Free Tier)
Wondering how well your resume matches a job description according to ATS (Automated Tracking System)? Upload your resume and your desired job listing and get real-time feedback on how your resume's keywords match the job. Maximum of (5) free scans a month.
Other Resume Resources
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Indeed Resume Resources
Explore Indeed's library of resume writing resources to curate an resume that's right for your industry.
LinkedIn Resources
LinkedIn is a professional network platform where you can showcase your professional experience, express your career interests, and connect with other professionals or job listings. Having a LinkedIn is almost essential in many areas, especially in business/tech/engineering fields.
Creating a LinkedIn
Field-Specific LinkedIn Guides
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Nursing - New tools to help you land your next nursing role on LinkedIn
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Teaching - Teacher's LinkedIn Guide
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Software/IT - Software Developer's LinkedIn Guide
Cover Letter Writing Resources
Cover Letter Writing Guides
Sample Cover Letters
Cover Letter Builders
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Lettersmith - Web App
Use the University of Michigan's free cover letter generator to help craft a professional, custom, and targeted letter for your job!
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