Career Services Video Library
MicroTrain’s mission is to get you trained, certified, and hired. Whether you are changing careers or furthering your current one, it can be helpful to review best practices for updating your resume, making new connections, and other job seeker activities. Here you will find informational videos that will help you get started.
Job Search Strategy
John Marty discusses how to leverage the power of Linkedin to get recruiters’ attention.
Informational interviews are one of the most important tools in the modern job search. In this interview, Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search explains why they are so useful, how you should conduct one and what you need to do to follow up.
A humorous video covering the Do’s and Don’ts of an elevator pitch.
Rather than thinking of networking as an "event", consider it an ongoing, lifelong process of building new relationships with people you actually like and want to be connected to.
Learn exactly how to answer "tell me about yourself" in an interview with 3 simple steps while improving your confidence and public speaking!
Applying for A Job
Career expert Andrew LaCivita teaches you how to write the 4 sentence cover letter that gets you the job interview.
In this video, Linda Raynier will teach you the top ten resume hacks to make a resume stand out as you attempt to update or create your CV. This involves tips on writing a resume in the right way to ensure you'll compete with other resumes that get noticed.
Over 93% of employers use software to screen resumes. 76% end up being deleted. Here is how to get your resume past the bots.
Changing Careers
Linda Spencer, the assistant director and coordinator of career advising at Harvard Extension School, provides thoughtful insight to help you make the transition.
Career expert Andrew LaCivita gives practical advice on how to facilitate a career change.
Career expert Linda Raynier provides a step-by-step system on how to create a standout resume and personal brand that will help you move into a new career without work experience.