Getting started
Not sure where to start? Try Northstar Digital Literacy's “Career Search Skills” module. You'll learn how to approach the job search, plus technical skills for searching for jobs and writing a resume.
To access this tool:
- Go to Northstar Digital Literacy
- Create or log-in to your Northstar account. This account is free and allows you to save your work.
- Click “Career Search Skills” in the “Using Technology in Daily Life” column.
- Work through the scenario, answering the questions the best you can.
- Afterwards, you'll be told where your strengths are and directed to resources to help you improve job search skills you struggle with.
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