Student & Career Services

Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Careers All Students are offered career counseling through the Career Center. Career Readiness Skill Training is provided in all programs to develop career and job seeking skills. These skills include Personal Management, Problem Solving and Teamwork. Career Services provides resources for Career Readiness and Career Planning. This may include finding job leads, resume writing, portfolios, filling out applications, interviewing techniques, work-based learning and scholarship assistance. These services are available to Students and graduates.

Interviewing

You have the perfect resume and cover letter and now you have an interview.  Congratulations! You have worked hard to get this far. Take a deep breath and prepare. Here are a few guidelines as you prepare.

External LinkKnow These Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

External LinkPreparing For Interviews

Career Readiness Skills  

The MOCC, through its mission; "Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow Careers" promotes an emphasis on Career Readiness Skills.  Click here to participate in Pure Michigan eLearning Soft Skills Program. These modules will assist students will necessary skills needed for success in their future employment.  Students and parents are also encouraged to discuss the importance of the Career Readiness Rubric.

Career Readiness

PDF DocumentCareer Readiness Practices
External LinkACT KeyTrain
External LinkMichigan Talent Bank  

Job Searching

The following links are provided as general resources and may contain advertisements and links that the MOISD does not in any way endorse.

Job Search Information

Job Search Apps Guide
Job Search Site Personalization
Job Search Career-Specific


Cover Letters

External LinkLetter Formats
External LinkPractice Writing Letters
External LinkBasics to Business Letters


Resumes

External LinkResumes in 10 Steps   
 

Post Secondary Education

External LinkFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
External LinkCollege Board  
External LinkACT


Shelly Harwell
Career Services Coordinator
Wendy Chupp
Career Center