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We offer easy‑to‑use tools and resources to support your career planning and job search. Explore the categories below for resume templates, job boards, employment market insights, interview practice and more.
Whether you are choosing a major, changing careers or exploring your next step, you will find tools and guidance to help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
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Additional Information
- Direction for Legal Assistance
- Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) - Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
- National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competencies
- Resume Example - PDF
- Resume Example - Google/Word.Doc
- Resume Guidelines & Checklist
- Transferable Skills - Bullet Building Tool
- Soft Skills Worksheet
- Action Verbs
- Upload Your Resume to Handshake
- Cover Letter Example - PDF
- Cover Letter Example - Google/Word Doc
- Quick Reference Guide to Professional References
Sample resumes for various disciplines
- Accounting Sample Resume 1
- Accounting Sample Resume 2
- Accounting Sample Resume 3
- Automotive Sample Resume
- Culinary Arts Sample Resume 1
- Culinary Arts Sample Resume 2
- Culinary Arts Sample Resume 3
- Customer Service Sample Resume
- Engineering Sample Resume
- General Business Sample Resume 1
- General Business Sample Resume 2
- Healthcare Sample Resume 1
- Healthcare Sample Resume 2
- Healthcare Sample Resume 3
- Human Resources Sample Resume 1
- Human Resources Sample Resume 2
- Information Technology Sample Resume 1
- Information Technology Sample Resume 2
- Information Technology Sample Resume 3
- Landscaping Sample Resume
- Marketing Sample Resume
- Visual Design Sample Resume 1
- Visual Design Sample Resume 2
- Visual Design Sample Resume 3
- Visual Design Sample Resume 4
| Provider | Resource Provided | Who Can Benefit | Location |
| Suit Yourself | Clothing assistance | Women | 47 W Walnut Ave. Painesville, OH 44077 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Clothing and home goods assistance | Anyone in need | 12645 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111 |
| Catholic Charities: Diocese of Cleveland | Fatima Boutique | Women | 6600 Lexington Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103 |
| Jails to Jobs | National directory to find free interview clothes | ||
| Dress for Success | Clothing assistance | Women | 2239 East 55th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44103 |
| Hope's Closet | Clothing assistance | Men, Women | Tri-C Metropolitan Campus |
| Passages | Suited for Men | Men | 4600 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103 |
| Foster Action Ohio | Suits for Success | Foster youth ages 14-24 years old | |
| National Suits and Salutes | A free suit | Veterans in need |
Stores and Thrift Store Locations
| Store Name | Closest to Metro Campus (Downtown) | Closest to East Campus (Richmond) | Closest to West Campus (Parma) | Closest to Westshore Campus (Westlake) |
| Rainbow | 230 W Huron Rd. Cleveland, OH |
4601 Northfield Rd. North Randall, OH |
10756 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH |
10756 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH |
| Ross | 3506 Steelyard Dr. Unit L Cleveland, OH |
24055 Chagrin Blvd. Beachwood, OH |
14901 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH |
1800 Snow Rd. Parma, OH |
| Target | 3535 Steelyard Dr. Cleveland, OH |
27249 Chagrin Blvd. Woodmere, OH |
6850 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH | 24646 Brookpark Rd. North Olmsted, OH |
| Old Navy | 7807 W Ridgewood Dr. Ste 810 Parma, OH |
1425 Som Center Rd. Ste #53 Mayfield Heights, OH |
7807 W Ridgewood Dr. Ste 810 Parma, OH |
35852 Detroit Rd. Avon, OH |
| Nordstrom Rack | 25149 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
25149 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
30121 Detroit Rd. Westlake, OH |
30121 Detroit Rd. Westlake, OH |
| Marshall's | 3485 Steelyard Dr. Cleveland, OH |
4045 Richmond Rd. Warrensville Heights, OH |
6897 Southland Dr. Middleburg Heights, OH |
20940 Westgate Fairview Park, OH |
| Kohl's | 6860 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH |
6245 Wilson Mills Highland Heights, OH |
6860 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH |
3221 Westgate Fairview Park, OH |
| JC Penney | 5100 Great Northern Mall North Olmsted, OH |
7850 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH |
17177 Royalton Rd. Strongsville, OH |
5100 Great Northern Mall North Olmsted |
| H&M | 26300 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
26300 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
1050 Southpark Center Strongsville, OH |
262 Main St. Westlake, OH |
| GAP Factory | 549 S Chillicothe Rd. Space #0440 Aurora, OH |
549 S Chillicothe Rd. Space #0440 Aurora, OH |
206 Market St. Westlake, OH |
206 Market St. Westlake, OH |
| Dillard's | 26500 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
26500 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH |
16996 Southpark Center Strongsville, OH |
25188 Country Club Blvd. North Olmsted, OH |
| Burlington | 3358 Steelyard Dr. Cleveland, OH |
4063 Richmond Rd. Warrensville Heights, OH |
8253 West Ridgewood Dr. Parma, OH |
25859 Great Northern Shopping Center North Olmsted, OH |
| Nifty Thrifty | 7100 Broadway Ave. Ste 200 Cleveland, OH |
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| Another Chance of Ohio | 2974 E 65th St. Cleveland, OH |
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| Value World | 11900 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH |
4639 Northfield Rd. North Randall, OH |
24869 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH |
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| Goodwill | 6512 Franklin Blvd. Cleveland, OH |
30850 Pinetree Rd. Pepper Pike, OH |
6880 Unit 1 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH |
30655 Detroit Rd. Westlake, OH |
| Volunteers of America | 35101 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH |
1733 Pearl Rd. Brunswick, OH |
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| Common Threads | 22049 Lorain Rd. Fairview Park, OH |
7100 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH |
22049 Lorain Rd. Fairview Park, OH |
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| Savers | 7100 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH |
30604 Lakeshore Blvd. Willowick, OH |
7100 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH |
21201 Center Ridge Rd. Rocky River, OH |
| Avalon Exchange | 2925 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH |
1798 Coventry Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH |
2925 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH | 2925 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH |
| Style Vault | 27600 Chagrin Blvd. Ste 110 Woodmere, OH |
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| Good Neighbor Thrift | 156 Lear Rd. #158, Avon Lake, OH | |||
| Salvation Army | 2507 E 22nd St. Cleveland, OH |
- Dress for Success
- Traditional Interview Questions
- Tips for Answering Traditional Interview Question
- Behavioral Interview Questions
- Quick Reference Guide to Job Fairs
- Informational Interviewing
- Informational Interviewing Sample Questions
- Interviewing Tips Guide
- Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
- Thank You Letter Example
- Access Career Coach
- Career Coach User Guide
- Career Coach Overview Video
- Identify your interests, learn your top traits, and see how those match with careers
- Explore information on what each career would entail, employment, salary, education required, and local employers hiring for those positions
- Utilize the resume builder to develop a basic resume that can be tailored through an appointment with a Career Peer
- Gain understanding of programs and credentials you can earn at Tri-C that will help you become successful in your career of choice
- Note: Career Coach is a free resource for community members, prospective students, current students, faculty and staff alike
- Access whatcanidowiththismajor.com
- See how Tri-C programs and degrees align with in-demand occupations in Ohio
- Explore your chosen field of interest and possible career paths
- Discover strategies to make yourself more marketable
LinkedIn – Research companies, job & internship opportunities, connect with professionals and create a professional brand for yourself on this professionally focused social media platform.
Glassdoor.com – Gain insight, from those who have worked at an organization or are still employed there, on company pros & cons, questions asked during their interview, salary negotiation and more.
O*Net Online – Use the “Occupation Quick Search” to discover a wealth of information about career paths and job titles including: daily tasks, required education, necessary skills and technical knowledge, salary, and the values of that industry area.
Idealist.com – Discover career paths you didn’t even know existed by searching for global, non-profit opportunities through the “Issue Areas” filter. Learn how you can impact your community or the world through a career related to: Animals, Children & Youth, Climate Change, Community Development, Disaster Relief, Education, Entrepreneurship, Housing & Homelessness, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Poverty, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) – Featured career profiles cover hundreds of occupations and describe The Work Environment, How to Become One, The Nature of Work, Salary, Education, etc. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor projections for 2014 - 2024.
Ohio.gov – State of Ohio career information.
Office of Unemployment Services – Compensation resource for unemployed.
Military Careers – Is a military career for you? The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics offers extensive information on military careers, pay, responsibilities, and opportunities.
Computer and Information Technology Occupations – Learn what kinds of tech careers are in demand, what those careers are like, and how to contact employers looking for individuals with your skill set.
Reentry Clinic – Worried about your criminal record keeping you from your future career? Connect with University of Akron Law Students to assist you with re-entry hurdles (filing for CQE, Expungement, or Clemency).