Employment Resources

Internships, And Why We Need Them

I’m just tryin’ to stay above water you know. Just stay busy, stay workin.’

How to Write a Successful Résumé

A résumé is a document that communicates your qualifications and work experience to a potential employer.

Interviewee to Employee

Congratulations, your résumé was a hit! The interview is the most important part in securing a job.

A Winning Cover Letter

The cover letter, the piece of paper that provides a “cover” for your resume, may be the most important piece of the job search.

I Am Over 14 & Want A job

If you are 14 or 15 years old, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Employment from the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.

But I'm Not 14 Yet

In Hawai'i, you have to be at least 14-years-old to work legally at a restaurant, hotel, or a shop in the mall. What if you’re 12 or 13?

Summer Jobs

After the first days of summer settle in, that’s when it comes: the boredom. What do you do to fill your time? Summer Job?

Building Your Resume

Building Your Resume is a series of resume building tips & techniques. These messages are brought to you by Career Kokua.

What Is A Resume?

A resume is a document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education.