HCSR Student Info

Student Tips & Info

Hey, What’s New for Students In… THE E-GUIDE? …the Electronic Database Version of the Business Profiles Shown in the Career Guide.

Changes have occurred during the past year and we are ready to fill you in on all of the improvements we’ve made to the E-Guide. Just like before, directory entries will be updated and new businesses will be added daily, so check out the E-Guide often for the latest information about career opportunities.

Access the E-Guide from any computer by logging onto the HCSR website at www.hanovercareers.org.
Click on the User Login button at the top of the Home page.
If you have been using “careers” and “hanover” as your login and password or if you have never before accessed the E-Guide, click on New User to sign up for your new account and create your personal login ID and password. (The old login and password, “careers” and “hanover,” have been retired.)
When your account has been successfully completed, continue to the main Student Menu where you can Add a personal profile. (see boxes) for more about personal profiles). Why add a Personal Profile?
Once you have set up your profile you can check out career resource opportunities on the HCSR E-Guide or check for new HCSR Help Wanted listings.
Also new on the E-Guide are easier searches. You can look for a specific business by scrolling an alphabetical list in the Company Lookup or you can narrow your search by selecting your preferred choices from Geographic Areas, Career Areas, or one of 17 choices under Workplace Learning, Training Opportunities and On-the-Job Training. The results are now displayed in a manner that makes selection much faster.

Definitions

Business Links

Interview/Resume TIPS

Interview Preparation

Summer Internship Info

Minimum Wage Bulletin

FAQs

GED

VEC - Steps in Choosing a Career

VEC - The Forum - Virginia's Labor Market & Occupational Information Newsletter

Interested in getting your GED? Call the Georgetown School at 723-3460

Is the Personal Profile Safe?

It is safe. No student name is required.
All profiles remain anonymous.
E-mail addresses will be used only for automatically generated notices created by the program software.
No one has access to the profile information except the individual creating it.
No businesses will ever be able to contact a student.

Are you missing that high school diploma you need to find a job or advance in your present career? Click here for information on obtaining a GED diploma.
All student-to-business contact will be initiated by the student and/or parent.

Why add a Personal Profile?

Users will have unique passwords and won’t have to remember one created by someone else.
Students will be able to receive an automatic email notice about newly entered business listings that match their areas of interest.
Having unique user ID’s will allow HCSR to accumulate data on the overall usage of E-Guide.
HCSR can provide hit counts to businesses to track student interest in what they offer.
HCSR can use data to create more resources that meet students’ preferences based on user history.

HINT: Volunteer! You’ll add skills, make contacts, and it can lead to a job.

DEFINITIONS

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Apprenticeship

Student Apprenticeship

Career Fair

Career Speaker

Cooperative Education

Internships

Job Shadowing

On-The-Job Training

Loan Repayment Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Workplace Tour

Interview and Resume TIPS

Sample Resume 1

Sample Resume 2

Sample Contact Letter

Sample Telephone Script

Dress for Interview Success!

Tips for Young Women

Choose a conservative jacket in a solid, basic color with coordinating skirt or pants.
Skirts should not be higher than the knees.
Colors and patterns should be conservative.
Do not wear sleeveless or see‐through blouses or dresses.
Accessories and make‐up should be kept to a minimum.
Hose are recommended when wearing dresses and skirts.
Shoes should be black, navy or a neutral color. Flats or 2 – 2.5 inch heels are appropriate.

Tips for Young Men

Avoid flashy patterns.
Suits should be conservative.
Make sure clothes are neatly pressed.
Wear clothes that fit properly.
Ties should coordinate with your shirt and/or suit. A tie should end at the belt line.
Your belt should match your shoes.
Shoes should be polished and well maintained.