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External Resources & Tools

We've compiled a list of helpful resources to complement your resume building journey.

Career Development

Job Search Platforms

  • LinkedIn - Professional networking and job search
  • Indeed - Largest job board
  • Glassdoor - Company reviews and salaries
  • AngelList - Startup jobs
  • Remote.co - Remote work opportunities

Career Guidance

  • The Muse - Career advice and job search
  • CareerOneStop - US Department of Labor resource
  • LinkedIn Learning - Professional development courses
  • Coursera - Online courses and certifications
  • Udemy - Affordable skill-building courses

Resume & Interview Prep

Resume Resources

  • Grammarly - Writing and grammar checker
  • Canva - Design templates (if you want creative resumes)
  • GitHub - Portfolio for tech professionals
  • Behance - Portfolio for designers
  • Medium - Publish articles to build thought leadership

Interview Preparation

  • LeetCode - Technical interview prep
  • HackerRank - Coding challenges
  • Pramp - Mock interviews with peers
  • InterviewBit - Interview preparation platform
  • Glassdoor - Company interview reviews

Skill Development

Technical Skills

  • freeCodeCamp - Free coding courses
  • Codecademy - Interactive coding lessons
  • DataCamp - Data science courses
  • Pluralsight - Tech skill development
  • Treehouse - Web development bootcamp

Soft Skills

  • MasterClass - Expert-taught courses
  • Skillshare - Creative and professional skills
  • LinkedIn Learning - Professional development
  • Toastmasters - Public speaking practice
  • Dale Carnegie - Communication and leadership

Industry-Specific Resources

Tech

  • Stack Overflow - Developer community
  • Dev.to - Developer blog platform
  • Product Hunt - Tech product discovery
  • Hacker News - Tech news and discussion

Marketing

  • HubSpot Academy - Marketing certifications
  • Google Analytics Academy - Free analytics training
  • Hootsuite Academy - Social media marketing
  • Content Marketing Institute - Content strategy

Finance

  • CFA Institute - Finance certifications
  • FINRA - Financial industry resources
  • Investopedia - Finance education
  • CFP Board - Financial planning certification

Healthcare

  • AAMC - Medical education resources
  • ASHP - Pharmacy resources
  • ANA - Nursing resources
  • APTA - Physical therapy resources

Salary & Compensation

Salary Research

  • Glassdoor - Salary data by company and role
  • Levels.fyi - Tech salary data
  • PayScale - Salary comparison tool
  • Salary.com - Comprehensive salary data
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics - US government salary data

Networking

Networking Platforms

  • LinkedIn - Professional networking
  • Meetup - Local professional groups
  • Eventbrite - Industry events and conferences
  • Twitter - Industry thought leaders
  • Reddit - Community discussions

Personal Branding

Build Your Brand

  • Personal website - Showcase your work
  • LinkedIn - Professional profile
  • GitHub - Code portfolio
  • Medium - Write articles
  • Twitter - Share insights

Productivity & Organization

Tools

  • Notion - Note-taking and organization
  • Trello - Project management
  • Asana - Task management
  • Google Drive - Cloud storage
  • Evernote - Note-taking

Using These Resources

These resources complement shipresume. Use them to:

  • Learn new skills
  • Research companies
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Build your personal brand
  • Network with professionals

Pro Tips

๐Ÿ’ก Start with free resources - Many platforms offer free trials or free content

๐Ÿ’ก Focus on your goals - Choose resources that align with your career goals

๐Ÿ’ก Combine resources - Use multiple resources for comprehensive learning

๐Ÿ’ก Practice consistently - Regular practice beats occasional cramming

๐Ÿ’ก Join communities - Connect with others on similar journeys

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