Watch these career lessons below to learn more. Once you have completed a Video Workshop Please complete this Survey link.

Don't Know where to start: Steps to Career Readiness

  1. Go to Career Coach DC and create an account.

  2. Take the Career Assessment to see what career pathways you might be interested in.

  3. Browse Careers and Programs

  4. Watch Career Information Session Videos and attend Virtual Career Workshops.

  5. Review this list of top jobs and salaries in DC: Washington, DC's Hot 50 Jobs | does

  6. Browse Jobs that are hiring and what the job requirements are.

  7. Create your Resume by scrolling to the bottom of the Career Coach DC page and clicking "Sign Up and Build Your Resume".

  8. Browse Ms. O's List of Job Application Opportunities. Or reach out to Jubilee Jobs or Embark DC for a career coach

  9. Apply! Apply! Apply! Apply to Job opportunities. Apply to Career Education programs. Apply to Apprenticeships. Apply to certificate training programs.

  10. Attend a Mock Interview before you attend your real interviews.

Career Pathways After High School


Using RoadTrip Nation to learn about different careers


What is a Resume?

A résumé or resume is a document created and used by a person searching for a job to present their background, skills, and accomplishments. Watch this video to get even more information on what is a resume and how to create a resume.

Why Internships are important?

DC Army National guard - capital guardian - military pathway


Career Bridge PAID Internship - DCPS


HOW TO ACE YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW - and MOCK Interview Prep

A mock interview is a practice interview that allows you to see what an actual job interview would be like. It helps you practice answering different questions, practice communicating, and helps you with identifying interview strategies you can use to have a stress-free interview.

Credits to CareerVidz on YouTube.

Write out your answers and practice how you will respond to these common interview questions:

  • "Tell me a little about yourself." ...

  • "What are your biggest weaknesses?" ...

  • "What are your biggest strengths?" ...

  • "Where do you see yourself in five years?" ...

  • "Out of all the candidates, why should we hire you?" ...

  • "How did you learn about the opening?" ...

  • "Why do you want this job?"

  • Why do you want to work here at this organization? ...

  • What are your goals? ...

  • What are three positive things your last boss, teacher, counselor, or coach would say about you?

After you have practiced these answers, schedule a time with your college and career Coordinator to do a Mock Interview --> http://bit.ly/collegecareersession


HOW TO BUDGET YOUR MONEY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS?


What are some apprenticeship and trade school programs?


Fastest Growing Jobs that Only Require a High School Diploma


What is the DCPS Guide to Graduation, career, and college?

Graduation Requirements

Career Options

College and other Career Educational Programs

Career Education Programs


Firefighter and EMT Training Programs


How to Signup for SYEP - Summer Youth Employment


Year Up Corporate Internship Info


Interview Prep

An interview is just a professional conversation

  • Practice in the mirror

  • Use full sentences

  • Practice answers

  • Tie in your experience into the question

  • Use anecdotes

  • Study your Resume so that you can speak to it.

  • Have a good summary for Tell me about yourself.

    • What your interested in. Prior Experience.

Carlos Rosario Workforce Development Info Session

https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/ad46daf3-9dcc-4b70-85c0-cd267cb0f4f3

Career Prep Bitmoji Classroom