NEWS
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to protect students, employees, and the campus community, Career Services will be operating remotely until the campus re-opens. Please contact Eva Oruste at eva_oruste@skc.edu if you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to schedule a one-on-one appointment via Google Meet.
As the career preparation does not stop during this challenging time, please take advantage of the free digital resources SKC has made available for students. They are listed below. We also frequently email useful articles and resources to the student bulletin board and post helpful information and tutorials on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SKC-Career-Services-2163429137061864/. Please check your student emails often for important news and updates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Federal Work-Study applications are due on September 21st! Please refer to the Applying for SKC FWS Positions guide below and log in to Handshake to apply today!
CAREER EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION SERVICES
Explore careers
Montana Career Information System helps you identify your interests, skills, and values and explore occupations and career paths that match your strengths and goals. Find the right degree or certificate program, compare schools that offer them, and search for scholarships.
Additional career exploration websites:
Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find opportunities
Looking for an internship, fellowship, and/or a work-study, seasonal, part-time, or full-time job? Log in to Handshake to see and apply for one of the hundreds of on-campus, local, regional, and national opportunities hand-selected for our students!
Please see the complete list of Handshake tutorials in the Resources section below for more information about Handshake, step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and blog posts.
See a comprehensive list of job and internship search sites at the Virtual jobs and internships and Job and internship search sections below
Ace your interview!
Are you preparing for a graduate school, internship, or job interview? Big Interview is a proven step-by-step system that combines expert video lessons and interactive practice tools designed to help you ace your interview and land your dream position.
See the list of other interview skills tutorials at the Interview tutorials section below
One-on-one assistance
We are here to help you with career planning, resume, cover letter, job search, applications, and more! Please use the appointment feature on Handshake or contact the Career Services to schedule a one-on-one session.
Email: eva_oruste@skc.edu
Call: 406-275-4826
Federal Work-study Program
The purpose of the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) is to expand part-time employment opportunities for students with great unmet financial need. To the maximum extent possible, FWS jobs complement and reinforce each recipient’s educational program or career goals. All current openings are posted on Handshake. Please note that most positions are filled at the beginning of the academic year, so apply early! Please contact Career Services for more information and application directions.
Project Success Paid Internship Program
SKC offers paid internships to eligible students in all majors. Please check Handshake often for current openings and contact Career Services to discuss designing an internship that specifically matches your career goals. Please contact Career Services for more information and application directions.
SKC TREES Internships in Natural Resources
Are you interested in a career in natural resources? The Salish Kootenai College Center for Tribal Research and Education in Ecosystem Sciences—SKC TREES—has opportunities for tribal and non-enrolled students of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). TREES places college students in science-based internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Forest Service and other qualified partners. Positions available for Fire and Forestry with BIA Pathways. $5,000/year tuition support, summer job, non-competitive, post-graduation career placement.
How to find (and keep) an internship or entry-level job in this Covid-19 world
RESOURCES
Handshake tutorials
5 Reasons You Need Handshake More Than Other Career Sites
Getting Started with Handshake
Handshake Help Center - all topics
Finding a Job on Handshake: FAQs
How Handshake Will Help You Get the Job
Video: Driving Profile Completion in Handshake
Video: Search for, Save, and Apply to Jobs in Handshake
Video: How to Upload a Document
Video: How to Edit or Delete a Document
Video: Managing Profile Privacy
Video: Managing Work Authorization
"Get hired remotely" blog posts
"Hiring on Handshake" blog posts
"Handshake student stories" blog posts
How to stand out to recruiters
What employers are searching for
Three ways other students on Handshake can help you
Get career tips from other students who've been there
Four tips from recruiters on how to stand out on Handshake
Virtual jobs and internships
TIP: Use the keywords "Remote" or "Work from home" when searching.
Parker Dewey (micro-internships)
Job and internship search
College Recruiter: A Complete Entry-level Job Seeker Guide
Your Guide to Landing Internships
Your Guide to Networking & Mentorship
Top 37 Job Search Websites (with Cons and Pros)
Chippewa Cree Tribe employment
Northern Cheyenne Tribe employment
HRSA Health Workforce Connector
USAJobs internships and jobs for students and recent graduates
St. Luke Community Healthcare jobs
Bureau of Land Management jobs and internships
Montana Department of Transportation jobs and internships
Glacier National Park internships
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission internships
Student Conservation Association internships
American Conservation Experience internships
Hispanic Access Foundation/MANO Project internships
Resume and cover letter guides
How to Write a College Resume: A Guide for Recent Grads
Best Colleges: Your Guide to Resumes & Cover Letters
The New Grad’s Map to Resume Writing
14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Grad Resume
How to Target a Specific Job Description With Your Resume
The Art of Writing a Great Resume Summary Statement
Resumes with Impact: Creating Strong Bullet Points
What Are Soft Skills and How to Showcase Them on Your Resume
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and How to Optimize your Resume for Them
What Is an ATS? How to Write a Resume to Beat the Bots
Top 10 Free Resume Builder Tools (with Cons and Pros)
The Must-have Cover Letter Checklist
How to Write a Cover Letter (With Tips and Examples)
LinkedIn Profile Writing Guide
Free Resume Review at Job Sauce
Get 5 free ATS scans at JobScan
Interview tutorials
How To Ace Your Virtual Interview
How to Answer Top 10 Interview Questions (pdf)
How to Answer Top 10 Interview Questions (tutorials)
HOW TO ANSWER: Tell Me About Yourself (for New Grads & Freshers)
HOW TO ANSWER: Tell Me About Yourself
HOW TO ANSWER: Why Do You Want to Work Here?
HOW TO ANSWER: What Are Your Strengths?
HOW TO ANSWER: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”
30 Behavioral Interview Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer
Any Questions? What to Ask in an Interview
Federal application resources from USAJobs
EMPLOYERS
Post position announcements
Interested in recruiting SKC students for internships, fellowships, and/or seasonal, part-time, or full-time jobs? Post your positions on Handshake!
Host an intern
Career Services has made it a strategic priority to forge strong collaborative relationships with employers in order to create talent pipelines, enhance recruitment efforts, and meet their workforce needs. Strong internship programs have proven to be highly effective in recruiting and retaining fresh talent as well as increasing students' academic and long-term career success. Please contact us if you are interested in setting up an internship program in your organization. If you already have a program and would like to become one of our approved host sites, please complete the Internship Host Site Application below.
Attend a career event
The Career Services and individual departments organize several smaller, targeted career exploration and recruitment events every year. Please see the upcoming events section on this page for a list of currently planned events.
Recruit on campus
Employers are welcome to set up information tables or offer classroom presentations and workshops in order to enhance their recruitment efforts. Please complete the On-campus Recruitment Request Form to provide details about your proposed recruitment activity.
RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS
Best practices for developing and managing a virtual internship program
8 Tips To Develop A Successful Virtual Internship Program
7 Steps to Creating a Virtual Onboarding Program
Considerations for Remote Internships
Delivering a Successful Virtual Internship Experience
Delivering An Amazing Virtual Internship Experience
Elements of a Successful Virtual Internship
Starting and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program
Tips & Guidelines for Employers to Create a Remote Internship
Virtual Internships: A Guide for Employers
Tips for Bringing Your Internship Remote
COVID-19 and internships
SKC Career Services is committed to providing comprehensive services that will empower students to identify and attain their educational and career goals.
Career Services assists current and potential students with career planning, gaining hands-on work experiences during their studies, preparing for employment, networking with potential employers, searching for jobs, writing cover letters and resumes, and developing interview skills. We offer online career preparation tools as well as one-on-one assistance. Career Services manages paid internship and Federal Work-Study programs and hosts career events, workshops, and presentations by organizations seeking to hire our graduates. All services are available to all SKC students at no cost.
Contact us!
Eva Oruste, Director of Career Services
Salish Kootenai College
P.O. Box 70
Pablo, MT 59855
eva_oruste@skc.edu
Phone: 406-275-4826
Fax: 406-275-4801