Resources

 

Resumes, Cover Letters, Practice Interviews, Elevator Pitches…and more!

SkillsFirst is a free resource for Bethel University students and alumni that offers complete set of career preparation tools to help you navigate the hiring funnel and land a job:

How to get started:

• Go to https://skillsfirst.com/organizations/bethel
• Click “Students click here to join or log in” to create an account or log in via single sign-on.
• You will need a valid bethel.edu email address to join.
• Alumni, please email career-development@bethel.edu for instructions.
• Watch the “How to start” video (on your profile dashboard).

Here is are some helpful video sections:

• Introduction & Basic Navigation
• Resumes: Create, Upload, or Start from Scratch (1:17)
• Cover Letters: Create, Upload or Start from Scratch (6:18)
• Create a Pitch (11:37)
• Create a Portfolio (13:45)
• Take a Practice Interview (16:30)
• Watch Career Advice Videos (19:25)
• Take a Short Career Assessment (20:00)

Additional Resources by Career Process Stage:

Click on the links below for resources to help you navigate your career development. Visit our YouTube page for tutorials and presentations on several career development topics.

Explore:

• Career and interest assessments
• Choosing a major

Experience:

• Resumes
• LinkedIn
• Networking
• Informational interviews
• Job and internship fair prep
• Internships
• Cover letters
• Portfolios
• Interviews

Execute:

• Graduate school 
• Job search

Extra Resources for Mid-Career Professionals (CAPS/GS/SEM and Alumni):

• Steps for Pursuing a Career Change
• Resumes for Mid-Career Professionals
• Signs a Job Posting is a Scam

 

In addition, we recommend that you also meet with a career specialist to get more personalized support. 

Schedule an appointment via Handshake