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

💡 Start with free resources - Many platforms offer free trials or free content

💡 Focus on your goals - Choose resources that align with your career goals

💡 Combine resources - Use multiple resources for comprehensive learning

💡 Practice consistently - Regular practice beats occasional cramming

💡 Join communities - Connect with others on similar journeys

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