Jobs and Career

Prepare for a successful job interview

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Here you will find information about the many career opportunities available to Digital Media students. If you are seeking job, here are the steps to get started:

Contact the Program Director of Digital Media to discuss career options:
- Phone: 863-669-2839
- Email: GJohnson@Polk.edu
Go to the Digital Media Lab to prepare your documents
- Location: LTB 1307B
- Contact: Ms. Casey Chung
- Phone: 863-669-4987
- Email: digitalmedia@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com
Create an account with JoinHANDSHAKE.com to view local jobs available to you
- Go to http://joinhandshake.com/
- Create an account
- Browse jobs that fit your skillset
- Select a few jobs that meet your requirements
- Prepare application documents
Create a resume
- Go to http://www.canva.com/
- Create a free account and create a username and unique password
- Search for “resume” and browse the options available
- Pick a template and edit it to fit your needs or use the template as inspiration and create your resume using Adobe InDesign or Microsoft PowerPoint
- Export the resume to PDF format
Prepare your cover letter
- Go to http://www.canva.com/
- Login with your username and password (if necessary)
- Search for “cover letter” and browse the options available
- Pick a template and edit it to fit your needs or use the template as inspiration and create your resume using Adobe InDesign
- Export the cover letter to PDF format
Follow accepted guidelines about preparing your resume
- http://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide
- http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/how-to-write-a-cover-letter/
Personalize the resume and cover letter to specific jobs
- Research the job offered and the company
- Visit their website; learn about them
- Create application documents that emphasize your skills and fit for the selected job
Review application documents
- Remove all spelling and grammar errors
- Show a copy to the Digital Media lab staff for review and feedback
- Revise the resume and cover letter as recommended
Apply for the job(s)
- Consult the program director for help on document submission
- Apply through JoinHandShake.com
- Submit to the employer via email (Be professional in your email communication)

NOTES

Avoid using photos on your resume/cover letter
Do not start paragraphs with “I”
Ensure margins are 0.5 inches or greater
Ensure your name and contact information are easy to locate on the page
Avoid “To whom it may concern” or “Sir/Madam” in your greeting
Refer to the hiring manager(s) by name, if possible
Do not use skill sliders (the ones where designers add a skill such as Photoshop, then add a line overlaid with a different color to indicate their proficiency level)
Use design software such as Adobe InDesign. Microsoft PowerPoint can also work well. Avoid Microsoft Word or similar word processing programs
Don’t overdo or over-design your resume. Keep it clean, visually-attractive, and simple

CAREER SERVICES

Polk State College provides Career and Internship counseling.

Visit the college’s job website to learn more
Register for JoinHANDSHAKE. Post your resume with contact information. Review employment opportunities.
If you need additional information, please send an email to careerservices@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com for help with your career planning