So you completed the program, now what?
First and foremost, congratulations on getting to this stage. We hope you are proud of how far you've come and we are excited to support you on the next leg of your journey.
As you begin to consider what's next, let's review some basic post-completion information :
Contact Us
You can find us on Discord or email us at any time! If you'd like to book a session with us, you can find our calendars on the Resource Hub.
Career Coach Erica Peryga: eperyga@uprighted.com
Career Coach Christina Billings: Cbillings@uprighted.com
Job Search Tools
Discord: DM career service team members, post questions in the career service channels and collaborate with our community members and alumni.
Prentus: Log applications and job search activities, book sessions with coaches, submit materials for review, and much more. The data gathered here informs our job search strategy recommendations.
Learner & Alumni Resource Hub: Use our online knowledgebase to answer questions and look up job-searching resources
End of Program Survey
Complete Me: End of Program Survey
We rely on our alumni’s feedback to continue providing industry-leading career services. Please complete the survey above to let us know how you’re feeling about using the skills you’ve learned here to advance your career, and we will do our best to provide the most relevant and timely support, resources, and guidance.
Finalizing Professional Materials
Before you submit applications, you must ensure that your job search materials provide the best possible representation of you as a professional in this field.
At a minimum, the following job search materials need to be excellent:
- Resume
- LinkedIn Profile
- Capstone Materials
When you believe these materials are ready for review:
- Submit them for feedback via Prentus OR
- Attend an open coaching office hour or AMA for live review OR
- Reach out to a career services team member on Discord
Early Job Search Best Practices
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Download the Prentus Chrome extension and complete your Prentus profile
- Book a Coaching Session
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Create a variety of job alerts that pull from the most recent postings
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Find at least one event to attend in your local area
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Connect with and message people on LinkedIn every day
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Get Organized
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Set up a time management plan
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Document everything - i.e. a running list of outreach messages and cover letters that you can easily update
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