Learning Community

The O4U Learning Community is a space where you can access resources curated by our team of volunteers with over 15 years combined in instructional design, career development, and management consulting.

These resources are meant to assist throughout your career journey: when it is getting started, when you are planning a career shift, or when you are looking for ways to be more impactful at work.

Additional resources are also available for alumni and current O4U students through Firsthand and Management Consulted.

As this community grows, we’re looking to expand to other topics that are important to the members of our community from resources to support personal growth to resources supporting the intersectional identities that make the O4U community so unique. If there’s a topic you’d like us to explore, please email info@outforundergrad.org.

How to Use AI to Prepare for a Job Interview

- Top Resume

This article gives you tips on the different ways you can use AI effectively to help you prepare for your interviews.

Why AI might be rejecting your resume

- CNN

Companies are turning to automation and forms of artificial intelligence to speed up the hiring process, but the systems aren't perfect. Find out ways to use this automation in your favor.

Example Prompt

The prompt to the right can be a good place to start if you're not sure where to begin.

I'm preparing for job interviews in the [insert industry, e.g., technology] sector and aim to practice in a way that allows me to fully express my unique strengths and perspectives. I'd like you to play the role of an experienced [industry] professional who values diverse skills, including technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and collaborative leadership.

My goal is to showcase my genuine self, highlighting my ability to innovate, collaborate effectively with others, and contribute positively to a team under various circumstances.

Can we start with a mock interview that includes technical questions relevant to [specific role, e.g., software engineering] and behavioral questions that allow me to share experiences demonstrating innovation, teamwork, and adaptability? I’d appreciate constructive feedback on my responses to help me communicate my authentic attributes more clearly and confidently.

My Next Move - US Department of Labor	Not sure what type of career you're looking for? My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students looking to explore their career options. It provides information on tasks, skills, salaries, and more for over 900 different careers.
Tips for transitioning careers - Forbes	This article gives you a jumpstart on the steps leading to a job transition and the considerations when doing a job search. Learn how to also focus on balancing mental health and understanding your personal financial circumstances before transitioning into a new job.
How to Change Careers - US News	Career change is a big step and being organized in the process in equally important. The articles how one should determine the right time to make a career move and the steps leading to a new job while staying on track even when the job search gets difficult.
The Right Way to Make A Career Change - Harvard Business Review	Many of us recognize the right time to make a career change, but not know the right reason to do so. This article provides examples of following one's passion and the importance of having backup plans when making a career move.
How to Adjust to A New Job - US News How to Success Quickly in A New Job - Harvard Business Review	Once you've made a job transition, how do you start to build your network and brand? These articles provide tips on how to adjust to your new work environment and how to make a good impression in your first few months.

"Calm, Cool, and Queer: 3 VERY SHORT MINDFULNESS PRACTICES FOR SELF-CARE!" - Dr. Sara Rabinovitch	Three short mindfulness exercises created by O4U's Resident Director of Mental Health and Well Being Dr. Sara Rabinovitch, PhD.
"Best ways to manage Stress" - Harvard Health Publishing	This article explains how to recognize the signs of stress and understand the impact it can have on physical and mental health.
"Coping with Stress" - CDC	Learn the importance of managing stress and identifies ways to cope such as talking to someone, taking up an enjoyable activity, or writing down your thoughts and feelings.
"How to Cope with Traumatic Stress" - American Psychological Association	How to cope with traumatic stress and find resources for additional support

3 Realistic Ways to Unplug When You Leave the Office - The Daily Muse	Manage your energy when you work in an 'always on' environment.
How to recharge: tips from a Stanford wellness coach - Stanford University	Do you really know what relaxation really means to you?
What yoga does to your brain (VIDEO) - NBC News	Have you ever considered yoga as a destressor? Learn benefits yoga may be able to provide as you consider ways to destress from work.
14 Ways to Recharge Your Internal Batteries - Living Well, Spending Less	Create a mental getaway for yourself that removes you from your devices and gives you an opportunity to recharge.

HOW MUCH TO SAVE EACH MONTH

- TIAA

Learn about how to strategize areas to save money and tips on how much save.

How Much Your Monthly Food Budget Should Be + Grocery Calculator

- Mint

How Much Should I Budget for Eating Out?

- YNAB

How do you balance how much you spend on food with things like dietary restrictions, preferences, or access to food sources? Use these tools to help you not only plan out your food budget, but also leverage cost-saving techniques like couponing and meal prepping.

Conscious Communication: What it is & Examples - Management Consulted	Learn how to be deliberate in your communication style to be more effective communicating with others.
Speak Like An Executive (Video) - Management Consulted	Hear top three communication techniques, the importance of clarity, and why learning to sell your ideas is critical.
Business Communication (Video) - Management Consulted	Find out how to drive action more effectively in your email and in-person communications.
Answer First Communication - Management Consulted	The answer first communication method is an effective way to persuade, drive action, and become more efficient in your communication.

Welcome to the O4U Learning Community!

A launchpad of resources to support you Through all points of your personal and career journeys

Leveraging AI in your job search

Skills that help You prepare to stand out

Working with AI Tools

Example Prompt

Considering Career Shifts

Skills that help You plan a career change

Job Transitions

Special Topic

Coping with Stress

Coping with Stress

"Best ways to manage Stress"

"Coping with Stress"

Life Skills for a Recent Graduate

Skills that help with the transition after graduation

Learning How to Say 'No'

"How to Say No to Taking on More Work"

"The Art of Saying No at Work + 7 Workplace Requests to Decline"

Standing Out Early In Your Career

Unplugging from Work

Personal Budgeting

Core Skill Development

Skills that help You Build core skillsets important for new graduates

Communication Skills

PowerPoint Skills

Meeting Skills