CareerRise Quick Links

Self-Assessment & Career Planning

Foundational stage—identifying your interests and understanding the legalities of the workforce.

Career Assessments through My Next Move Explore your interests, strengths, and skills to identify potential career options.
CareerRise Newsletter Stay informed of CareerRise offerings, featured employers, job search tips, and more!
Resource for 14-15 Yr. Old Job Seekers Information and ideas for job seekers, ages 14-15.
Volunteer List - Larimer County Volunteer opportunities within Larimer County sorted by industry.
Youth Labor Laws Understand what you are legally allowed to do as a minor in the workplace.

Resume & Branding Tools

All the technical tools needed to build your professional identity and "paper" presence.

Creating a LinkedIn Profile Understand the steps to build a basic LinkedIn profile to aid in your job search & professional networking.
Professional Email Samples Feel confident in professionally communicating with employers through all stages of your job search.
Resume Checklist & Feedback Form A tool to help in reviewing your own or someone else's resume.
Resume Examples Sample resumes to reference as you build your own.
Resume Guide & Worksheet Use this worksheet to help you gather information to include in your resume.
Resume Templates Choose a template you like best and use it to build your resume.

Job Search Tools & Lead Tracking

Resources that focus on active searching, finding specific employers, and staying organized during the hunt

CareerRise Job Postings Board See local entry level job postings updated on a weekly basis.
Connecting Colorado Job seekers who have an account can search & apply for jobs and access other job search & career related tools.
Job Contact Tracking Sheet Keep organized in your job search by tracking your application and interview activities.
Job Search Readiness Checklist Use this checklist to determine areas to focus on within your job search.
Master Application through CareerOneStop Complete a master application to aid you in organizing the common information requested within most job applications.
Youth Friendly Employer List Idea generation of local employers who hire under the age of 18.

Interviewing & Networking

Covers the "social" aspect of the job search—preparing for conversations and professional follow-ups.

Answering Common Interview Questions Guide Plan your responses ahead of time in order to stand out positively in your interview.
Answering Difficult Interview Questions Strategies & sample responses for difficult interview questions.
Building Professional References Understand how to select, ask, and format professional references.
Informational Interviewing Guide Learn the benefits of informational interviews, how to request one, and sample questions to ask.
Job Seeker Workshops All workshops are 45 minutes to 1 hour unless otherwise noted
Preparing for the Interview Set yourself up for interviewing success by completing some initial research on the job, company, and yourself!