Career Catalyst
Learn the basics

Quick intro to resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Click each card to see a real example.

What's a resume?
A resume is a short document that lists your experience, skills, and achievements so employers can see what you bring.
What's a cover letter?
A cover letter is a short note to an employer explaining why you want the job and why you'd be a good fit.
What's an interview?
An interview is a conversation where an employer asks you questions to learn about you and decide if you're a fit.
AI-powered resume builder for students

Career Catalyst

Turn your everyday experiences into resume-ready achievements. No experience? No problem.

Tell us what you've done
In plain English — no resume-speak required

Add anything worth listing on a resume, like food handler certificates, honor roll, CPR/First Aid, student council, sports awards, or volunteer recognition.

Need inspiration? Try one of these:
Resume Preview
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YOUR FIRST NAME
City: [REDACTED] • Email: [REDACTED] • Phone: [REDACTED]
Contact info is intentionally blank — add it by hand with a parent or teacher.
Experience

Your bullet points will appear here once you click "Professionalize My Experience".

Choose a layout
Interview Prep

Practice answering real interview questions

Get instant, personalized feedback on your answers — like having a coach in your pocket.

Your question
Take your time — there's no wrong way to start.

Tell me about a time you worked in a team.

Voice recording is not available in this browser. You can still type your answer.

Tip: try the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result.0/4000
Coach feedback
Honest, kind, and specific.

Write an answer and click Get Feedback to see your strengths and ways to improve.

Skills Translator

Your hobbies matched to careers

Check off what you actually love doing. We'll match you with careers across many fields — tech, trades, healthcare, business, creative, and more — where your interests are a real advantage.

What do you like to do?
Pick everything that fits — be honest, not strategic.
Don't see your thing? Add it:

Pick at least one to start.