While our activities span across a range of areas, here, you will find resources that can help you in areas such as understanding yourself and your strengths and weaknesses; writing personal statements, cover letters, and CVs; preparing for interviews; finding institutions that align with your interest; and connecting with mentors in an easy, accessible, and tailored way.
We recognize that personal searching online can be challenging and know that there is a need for one-on-one support; if you find yourself in this position please feel free to ask for advice from mentors in Kin Connections, Lunch Club, or the Ismaili Professional Network - all linked below. If you have any further needs despite using these resources, our Alumni Association is always available to help. Just contact us using the link above and we will get in touch to help you take the next steps forward.
Resources
Understand Personal Strengths & Skills
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
VIA Signature Strengths Test
https://80000hours.org/2016/02/how-important-is-finding-a-career-that-matches-your-strengths/
Essay-Writing
Applying to College, Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college
Types of Essays
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/how-to-write-a-college-essay
Examples of College Admission Essays
https://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/college_essay/
Video Interview Prep
Kira Best Practices & Prep
https://support.kiratalent.com/
Ace your interview by answering questions using the CAR/STAR Technique
https://blog.staffingadvisors.com/2016/07/07/car-star-interview-method-effective
https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/star-technique-competency-based-interview
College-Fit (for US Colleges)
Find US Colleges that fit your specifications
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/myfit
International University Rankings
The Times Higher Education Rankings:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2021/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats
Resources for Professional Development
How to write a CV
Best Practices
https://the.ismaili/uk/cv-writing-best-practice-guide
How to write a Cover Letter
Best Practices
https://the.ismaili/uk/cover-letter-guide-best-practice-guide
Looking for a mentor?
Ismaili Professional Network
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1218897
https://ipnonline.net/
Connect with Ismailis from different professions (Kin Connections) – Coming Soon!
