Career Tool Tech Check

• eRecruiting
• Instant Career Messaging
• Contact a Cyber Coach
• Distance Webinars, Resume Review, & Conferencing
• What can I do with a major in? and Handouts
• Online Presentations
• Optimal
• Password Key

Experience eRecruiting

Tool	Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
eRecruiting (eR)	Web database to search and apply for jobs	Optimized for Internet Explorer	Browser Requirements & Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Support Internet Explorer Downloads
eR Documents	Upload resumes, cover letters, and writing samples	Resumes must be in MS Word .doc or Rich Text File.rtf  to allow keyword search. Other documents may be in PDF.	Make sure files are not password-protected or a mail-merge document. Copy and paste text into new word document to save and upload. Documents may not exceed 500KB (average 20 pages).  Tips for uploading documents Converting file formats  Free office suite
eR Online Registration	Students complete online form to receive password for self registration Alumni ,  Mentors, & Employers register online, receive login via email	Students use  ODU Email for authentication	MIDAS and Student Email

Online Presentations

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Self-paced online versions of our orientations & seminars	Articulate May require broadband connection (DSL, Cable, LAN) Speakers helpful Just see a blank page - check Internet Explorer Security Known issue with IE7 - gray screen HAS BEEN CORRECTED	Best displayed in 1024 by 768 pixels or higher. Macromedia Flash Support Flash Player Download IE Tools > Internet Options > Security tab, Select Default Level button Download from iTunesU (must get/download to see slides)

Instant Career Messaging

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Chat instantly or leave an email message	LiveChatNow!	Email transcripts may be requested following  session.

Distance Webinars, Resume Review, & Conferencing

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Realtime audio, video, screen and application sharing	Adobe Connect Pro Requires broadband connection (DSL, Cable, LAN) and speakers	Must answer YES to security warnings. Click to install Active X control

What Can I do with a Major?

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Learn about major employment, employers, and strategies.	PDF and HTML versions	Adobe Reader Download Adobe Reader Support

Optimal

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Optimal Resume, Letter, and Interview.	In order to get the full experience of Optimal 2.0's new features, Optimal can no longer support Internet Explorer 6.	As of 7/3/09, Optimal will no longer work with IE6. You can download Internet Explorer 7 or 8, available IE7,  IE8, or  Mozilla Firefox. All are free internet browsers.

cybercoach

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Need career assistance, resources, or experience?  A cybercoach can help get you started...	Lotus Notes web form	Email: cybercoach@odu.edu

Password Key

Description	Technology	Troubleshooting Tips
Password Key is a quick reminder for all CMC applications	Students use  ODU Email for authentication	MIDAS username and password required