Faculty Toolbox
Welcome to the Faculty Toolbox at the University of Maine’s Career Center, a dedicated resource designed to empower our faculty members in integrating career readiness into their curriculum. Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of tools and materials to help you develop and deliver effective career-focused presentations and class content. Whether you are looking to introduce your students to the essentials of career planning, enhance their interview skills, or connect classroom theory with practical job market realities, the Faculty Toolbox provides you with curated resources that are easily accessible and adaptable to your teaching needs. Explore our modules, guides, and customizable templates to enrich your students’ learning experience and equip them with the skills they need for professional success.
***This webpage is a new initiative created by the Career Center to integrate career development into the classroom and provide valuable resources to the UMaine and UMaine Machias community. It is regularly updated and remains a work in progress.
Common Assignments:
Resume: Using the UMaine Career Center Guide to Resume Writing, students create or update a resume draft. They should then bring this draft to the Career Center for a scheduled appointment or walk-in consultation. Afterward, students will submit the final draft to the instructor. Some instructors may request students to have their draft signed or initialed by a Career Center staff member as proof of their visit. Additionally, the Resume Rubric can assist students in refining their document and provide a grading guide for instructors.
Interview Coaching: Students learn and practice interview techniques with the Career Center, scheduled as a 30-minute appointment. A brief summary or reflection of their interview experience is a recommended way to grade this assigment.
Participation in a Career-Related Event: Throughout the year, various career-related events are held, including CareerFest and Engineering and Computing Job Fair in the fall, and the All Majors Career Fair in the spring. Other events include industry-specific gatherings such as Careers in Outdoor Recreation and visits from organizations like the Peace Corps and Jackson Lab. A brief summary or reflection of their experience or a photo of themselves at the event is a recommended way to grade this assignment.
Career Counseling Appointment: This is an excellent option for a diverse student group. Students can schedule an appointment with a Career Center staff member to discuss various career-related topics, such as:
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Job or Internship Search Strategies
- Career Options and Opportunities related to their interests and skills
- Mock Interviews or Interview Coaching
A brief summary or reflection of their counseling session or a related document (e.g., resume) is a recommended way to grade this assignment.
These concise, engaging educational clips are designed to assist students in their job search and career readiness. The videos are fast-paced, lasting between 1 to 3 minutes, and provide real-world advice from global experts on topics such as job searching, internships, and key competencies that employers seek.
Career Ready Videos
Job Search Videos
Internship Videos
If you would like to embed the videos, please utilize these codes and they can be input directly into BrightSpace. The Career Center is available to assist with this process if you need further instructions.
- Career Ready Videos: <iframe id=’cs_quadad_hrz_holder’ src=’https://www.careerspots.com/secure/hVLI_CareerReady.aspx?key=GzQgedX_UyYfI_1Q6cXGhg2′ marginheight=’0′ marginwidth=’0′ frameborder=’0′ scrolling=’no’ style=’width:350px; height:150px; border:none; padding:0px; margin:0px; border-width: 0px;’ title=”Careerspot.com VLI”>
- Internship Videos: <iframe id=’cs_quadad_hrz_holder’ src=’https://www.careerspots.com/secure/hVLI_Internship.aspx?key=GzQgedX_UyYfI_1Q6cXGhg2′ marginheight=’0′ marginwidth=’0′ frameborder=’0′ scrolling=’no’ style=’width:350px; height:150px; border:none; padding:0px; margin:0px; border-width: 0px;’ title=”Careerspot.com VLI”>
- Job Search Videos: <iframe id=’cs_quadad_hrz_holder’ src=’https://www.careerspots.com/secure/hVLI_JobSearch.aspx?key=GzQgedX_UyYfI_1Q6cXGhg2′ marginheight=’0′ marginwidth=’0′ frameborder=’0′ scrolling=’no’ style=’width:350px; height:150px; border:none; padding:0px; margin:0px; border-width: 0px;’ title=”Careerspot.com VLI”>
Please excuse our progress. This part of the faculty toolbox will be updated soon.
Explore our range of popular handouts designed to enhance your career readiness. These tools are designed to guide you every step of the way in your career development. Use them as print outs or drop into your BrightSpace Course.
- Guide to Resume Writing
- 20 Places to Get Experience for Your Resume
- Content for Cover Letters
- CV Example
- How to Convert a CV into Resume
- Professional Attire
- Services for First Year Students
- 15 Myths
- Applying to Grad. & Prof. Schools
- Behavioral Interview Questions
- Mock Interview Experience
- A Career Planning Course for Parents
- CareerLink Handout
Class Presentations
Invite a Career Center professional to present to your class. Our team is prepared to engage with your students, either in your classroom or at the Career Center. We offer presentations that can be customized to fit any class period and cover a range of topics. If you have specific requests, we are happy to accommodate them. Please contact the Career Center at 581-1359 or use the link below to fill out the google form.
Contact BJ Roach, Assistant Director, Career Counseling and Coaching, for further inquiries: bj.roach@maine.edu