Library Guides: Art, Animation & Design: Careers

Key Resources

The Learning Portal - Resumes and Cover Letters
Your resume and cover letter are often your first introduction to an employer, and they have to impress them enough that they want to meet with you. This module from The Learning Portal will show you how you can create effective resumes and cover letters.

Writing a Cover Letter (Video Duration 21 minutes)
In this course, join career strategist and Certified Professional Resume Writer Jenny Foss as she dives into the topic of cover letters, detailing how to craft one that helps you land the interview and—ultimately—the job.
6 Tips to Improve Your Cover Letter
Six suggestions for how you can lift a cover letter from the ordinary to the eye-catching.

Create an ePortfolio using Adobe Spark Page
This Adobe Spark Page gives creative ways to add content to your ePortfolio.

InStage
InStage offers immersive simulations designed to help individuals enhance their essential communication skills, vital for success in today’s dynamic workplace. Users can seamlessly access these simulations directly from their web browser, interacting with realistic 3D avatars that replicate real-world scenarios. Whether practicing for job interviews, delivering presentations, or engaging in sales role plays, each simulation provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
*Mohawk College has an active subscription to InStage

Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is a tool for students to track this experience, or any program or event not formally related to a program of study.The CCR can be used on and off campus when applying for jobs, awards & scholarships, and to build resumes. Like an academic transcript, Mohawk College staff verifies and approves the Co-Curricular Record.

Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Prep and More
From Mohawk College career centre, use this link to access various job application tools including information on appointment bookings with Career Centre staff.
Free Career Modules for Mohawk College Students
Available to current students and recent alumni (up to one year following graduation), this FREE program covers Employability Skills, Job Search, Professional Communication, Professional Brand and Professional Competencies
CareerReady Portal Login
The one-stop career portal for Mohawk College students and alumni. If you need help getting started, you can book an appointment with the Career team through the CareerReady Portal.

Career Cruising
Canadian career guidance resource. Contains detailed listings of occupations, career assessment tools, Canadian college and university education information and employment guides.

My Career Journey
From the Government of Ontario, learn about education options that can lead to rewarding careers.

Canada Job Bank
From Service Canada, job bank is a search tool that allows you to search current Canadian job openings from coast to coast.
The Career Directory
Find a list of employers with a track record of hiring new grads from community colleges.
Career Edge
Career Edge is a Canadian recruiter of candidates for internships with corporations.
Indeed
With Indeed, you can search millions of jobs online to find the next step in your career. Includes tools for job search, resumes, company reviews and more.
TalentEgg
TalentEgg is a career resource that caters to Canadian students and recent graduates. The site specializes in entry-level jobs, internships, and co-op positions.