Career Resources

Website links are being updated Summer of 2026 - check back soon!

General Resources

Mountie Career Hub - A comprehensive resource for students and alumni to assist in career development and job search processes. The hub provides various services and tools designed to enhance students’ employability and connect them with potential employers.
Handshake - Access Career Center resources and create a personalized profile based on career interests to receive tailored job recommendations and event notifications.
Career Education - Explore Mt. San Antonio College's affordable career education programs. Certificates can take as little as one semester.
Roadtrip Nation - A platform for individuals to explore their interests, discover career possibilities, and connect with professionals through educational resources and inspiring stories.
Guided Pathways - Assists you with identifying career interests by career clusters.
How-to Guides for Students - These guides can assist you with navigating multiple aspects of the student experience at Mount San Antonio College.
Catalog of Classes - PDF catalog of classes for the 2025-2026 terms.
JobScan - Sign in with your Mt. SAC credentials to access JobScan. JobScan is an online tool that analyzes your resume alongside your job of interest, to help you optimize your resume.

For Arts Division Students

Job Application Resources

Programs Guide - A guide to the program offerings in the Arts Division.
Helpful Career Websites - This is a guide to websites that can assist you throughout your career journey.
Tips for Diverse Populations - This document will provide assistance with the job cycle for specific populations.
ATS Resume Guide - Instructions and tips on how to create an effective resume that can properly scan in the ATS (Application Tracking System) software to highlight your qualifications and experiences for job applications in a way that can easily be read by employers during mass job application pools.
Resume Action Verbs - Action verbs are powerful words that convey specific actions and accomplishments, helping to create a dynamic and impactful representation of your skills and experiences on your resume.
Writing Strong Bullet Points - Utilize this formula to create strongly written bullet points on your Work Experience section of your resume.
Jobs Bullet Point Activity - Feeling stuck and struggling to write those bullet points on your job responsibilities? Utilize this activity to get started.
Resume Checklist - Utilize this handy document to ensure your resume meets the gold standard.
Utilizing Jobscan - This guide will assist you in navigating the Jobscan tool to enhance your resume.
Cover Letter Guide - This resource provides instructions and tips on how to effectively write a cover letter for job applications.
References Guide - Utilize this guide to format your list of references.
AI & You(r) Job Applications - Provides strategies and best practices for effectively leveraging artificial intelligence tools to enhance your resume, cover letter, and overall job search process.
Functional vs Chronological Resumes - Outlines how each format emphasizes distinct aspects of a candidate’s experience.
Creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Assists you in transforming your standard resume into a CV.
Creating a Portfolio - Guides you through the process of developing a portfolio to supplement your resume or CV.
Do I Need A LinkedIn? - This guide looks at how the value of LinkedIn can vary across fields.

Interviewing Resources

A Guide to Interviewing - Resource that outlines techniques and strategies for effectively engaging during job interviews.
Answering Common Interview Questions - Provides examples to help you effectively communicate your skills, experiences, and fit for a job during interviews.
STAR Guide (for Behavioral Questions) - Provides a structured approach for you to effectively answer behavioral interview questions by detailing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result of their past experiences.
Dressing to Impress for Interviews - Provides essential tips and recommendations on how to choose appropriate attire that conveys professionalism and aligns with the company’s culture.
Zoom Interviews: Tips and Tricks - Provides essential tips and strategies for you to effectively prepare for and succeed in virtual job interviews conducted via the Zoom platform.
Post Interview: Thank You E-Mail Guide - Provides a template to help you express gratitude and reinforce your interest in the position, after an interview.
Simulated Interview Resources - Provides options for students looking to conduct mock (practice) interviews.
Interviewing with with AI Software - Provides tips for interviewing with an AI Powered system.
Fine Dining Guide - Helpful information in the event that you are invited to a formal dinner interview.
Questions by Program Area - This document assists you with navigating practice questions, by your area of study.
Communicating Post-Job Offer - Assists you with navigating correspondence with your potential employer after they have extended a job offer to you.
Group Interview Tips - Read this tip guide before engaging in the group interview process!

Tips & Job Boards

How To Network - Provides strategies for building and maintaining professional relationships that can enhance career opportunities, knowledge sharing, and support systems.
Job Board Listings & Tips For Avoiding Fraudulent Jobs - Features a listing of job hosting websites for Arts Division students as well as a guide to verifying job postings are legitimate and trustworthy.
A Guide to Career Fairs - This document will assist you in navigating successful attendance and engagement at career fairs and career events.
Job Cycle Tips By Program - This document outlines specific tips for you in accordance with your plan of study.
Developing Soft Skills - This resource assists you with learning more about soft skills, which are interpersonal skills employers look for in candidates.

Webinars

Please ensure you are logged in to your student e-mail through gmail, for access.

Creating your Resume - This webinar assists you in developing your resume.
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Utilizing Jobscan - This webinar assists you in navigating how to use Jobscan to improve your resume creation.
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Interviewing 101 - This webinar covers the basics of the interviewing process.
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Advanced Interviewing Techniques - This webinar is a follow-up to the Interviewing 101 presentation, expanding on how to stand out in the interview process.
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Creating a LinkedIn Profile - This webinar assists you in navigating the development of a well-developed LinkedIn page.
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Negotiating your Salary throughout your Career - This webinar is for those who are looking to learn more about how to negotiate salaries in jobs they currently occupy. For more on negotiating salary for a new job, refer to the next link.
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Negoating Salary Post Job Offer - This webinar is for those who are looking to learn more about how to navigate salary negotiations after receiving an offer of employment.
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Make An Appointment

Contact your Career Services Specialist:

Lisa Winston, M.S. Career Services Specialist
Arts Division
lwinston3@mtsac.edu