Tools

Search Tools

Worksheets

Gap Analysis (118KB pdf)
Comparing strengths and past experiences with future aspirations reveals the "gaps" to that future. Use of this knowledge leads students to Field Experience Program (FEP) internships that promise more rewarding career paths.

Cover Letter Worksheet (23KB pdf)
Unsure of what to say in the first, second, third paragraph of a cover letter? This worksheet offers a number of approaches to creating and styling content that matches job candidates to their next employer.

Behavioral Interviewing (149KB pdf)
Sample the behavioral interview, an increasingly popular style of inquiry, where employers forecast applicant success from past actions rather than hypothetical situations.

Questions for Employers (118KB pdf)
Prepare questions for employers not only to convey interest and independent thought but to gather information critical to assessing job offers.

Job Search Tracking (22KB xls)
Streamline job searches with spreadsheets formatted for effortless tracking of cv and resume submission, interview follow-up, networking contacts, and helpful websites.

Offer Evaluation (20KB xls)
Make sense of employment options with a simple needs assessment and salary comparison formula.

Online Resources

Most Active Employers List
See which employers recruit and engage with our students most often. These organizations have sustained relationships with HGSE students through varying combinations of job postings, internships, participation in expos and other recruiting events, and more!

Organization Profiles Index
Research the many organizations outside academia that offer opportunities for education professionals by exploring this vast repository of links indentified alphabetically and by industry.

CareerBeam Virtual Career Success Center
Explore today's top company and industry research tools, international databases and lead generation technology.

Directories
Online directories to K-12 schools, universities, associations, nonprofits, foundations, and international, consulting and human service fields address career concerns by profession.

Diversity websites
Link to websites offering employment advice and assistance specific to gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and special need.

Education Portal
Browse hundreds of original, fact-filled articles to help you make an educated career path decision. Also offers a wealth of short videos on subjects that range from career research to career advancement.

GuideStar
Direct access to literally millions of a broad range of nonprofits and the work they do.

Jobfiler.com
Free search tools to organize and manage job searches.

Life Work Transitions.com
Find carefully-screened websites for every stage of career development and job searching. Career Assessment Exercises and Career Research Chart offer useful tools for those looking for career direction.

Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
The United States government makes available student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in low-income schools. View the Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory. For more details contact the HGSE Financial Aid Office.

PhDs.org
Search for graduate schools by not only concentration area but cost, aid, location, number of students and other criteria.

United Nations NGO Activity Locator
Easy access to NGOs by industry and region of choice.