Free Support Services for Scholars
Are you ready to find a job?
Below is a list of free services offered throughout Virginia and online. These services can help you advance all of the skills necessary to succeed in the job search.
Career Service Centers:
CareerWorks
Virginia CareerWorks offers a variety of services to those individuals who are looking for employment across all of Virginia. Services include, but are not limited to:
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- Creating a resume
- Connecting to a career center
Use this link to find a CareerWorks Center near you.
Goodwill
Goodwill offers a variety of services to those individuals who are looking for employment across all of Virginia. Services include, but are not limited to, resources for those who need assistance with childcare, transportation, and career planning.
Coping with Stress Due to Unemployment:
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic discusses how to cope with the mental and emotional effects of unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resume Help
Indeed/Goodwill
Goodwill and Indeed partnered to assist job seekers with resume help.
Do you need advice on your current resume?
Goodwill and Indeed partnered to assist job seekers with resume help.
Interview Help
Goodwill Interview Preparation
- This article provides tips for interviewing in a time with high unemployment.
- How to explain gaps in employment during an interview:
Virtual Interview Preparation
- 9 Tips to Ace a Phone interview:
- Tips and Tricks of a Successful Virtual Interview:
Google Interview Warmup
- Practice key questions, get insights about your answers, and get more comfortable interviewing!
Financial Literacy
Bank of America Personal Finance
These Khan Academy videos provide free online training on how to create “Better Money Habits.” There is information on saving & budgeting, debt, credit, personal banking, taxes & income, and more.
Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy offers online assessments and defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education. Online, self-guided modules allow you to track performance on these tasks. Test takers can receive digital badges whenever they pass assessments.
Housing and Homebuying Support
Virginia Housing
Virginia Housing helps Virginians secure affordable housing — for both renters and those hoping to buy a home — and provides resources and education.