WIN- Career and Employment
The WIN Career and Employment sections help you explore career options and prepare for your job search. Use these resources to learn about jobs that match your interests and skills, build your resume, and practice for interviews as you work toward your employment goals.
Before You Begin
Have your WIN login information available. For resume activities, gather your work history, education, training, certifications, and current contact information. Ask Fast Forward staff for help if you cannot sign in or are unsure where to start.
Careers: Learn About Your Options
Explore occupations that interest you. Read about the work involved, required skills and education, and employment outlook. As you explore, consider whether each career fits your interests, experience, and goals.
Try these activities:
- Choose two or three careers to explore.
- Compare their education and training requirements.
- Save your favorites so you can find them again.
- Write down questions to discuss with staff.
Employment: Prepare for Your Job Search
Use the Employment section to work on your resume and cover letter and explore available jobs. Your resume should describe your experience, skills, education, and training clearly and accurately.
Use the Employment section to work on your resume and cover letter and explore available jobs. Your resume should describe your experience, skills, education, and training clearly and accurately.
Try these activities:
- Enter or update your work and education history.
- Build a resume and review it for missing information.
- Explore cover letter tools.
- Look for jobs that match your skills and goals.
- Ask staff to review your application materials before you use them.
Make Your Work Count
Save your work before leaving an activity. Keep notes about careers and jobs that interest you, and share your progress with staff so you can plan your next steps together.
Save your work before leaving an activity. Keep notes about careers and jobs that interest you, and share your progress with staff so you can plan your next steps together.
Click the link to download step-by-step instructions for using WIN’s Career and Employment sections. Then, click the login link below to sign in, explore careers, and begin preparing for your job search.
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