Learn the Tools of Today's Job Search
Hiring has moved online, and the words and tools change quickly. These short lessons explain them plainly, one step at a time. Each takes a few minutes.
Explain It Simply
Plain-English explanations of the words and tools used in today's job search.
- What Is LinkedIn? A Plain Explanation for Job Seekers
- What Is a Resume? A Plain Explanation
- What Is an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
- What Does "Remote" Mean in a Job Listing?
- What Does "Hybrid" Mean in a Job Listing?
- What Is a Video Interview? A Plain Explanation
- What Is Contract Work? A Plain Explanation
- What Is a Background Check for a Job?
- What Is a Job Alert? A Plain Explanation
- How to Upload a Resume to a Job Application
- What Is a PDF? A Plain Explanation
- How to Create an Email Address for Your Job Search
- How to Attach a Resume to an Email
Digital Skills
Short, step-by-step lessons for the computer tasks a job search needs.
- Email Basics: Sending, Replying, and Staying Organized
- Google Docs Basics: Create, Edit, and Share a Document
- Microsoft Word Basics: Create, Save, and Export a Document
- Zoom Basics: How to Join and Use a Video Meeting
- Google Meet Basics: How to Join a Video Call
- LinkedIn Basics: Set Up Your Profile Step by Step
- How to Apply for Jobs Online: A Step-by-Step Lesson
- Uploading Files: How to Send a File to a Website
- Creating PDFs: How to Save a Document as a PDF
- Online Safety for Job Seekers: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself
- Recognizing Job Scams: Warning Signs and What to Do
- Using AI to Help With a Resume: A Careful, Practical Approach
- Using AI Responsibly in a Job Search