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Career
Support Center
When you decide to Embrace Possibility, you sign up for more than a paycheck. You sign up to show up for your fellow associates, because at U.S. Cellular, that is what we DO. 

We care. And because we care, we want to help. We know that many associates may have immediate family members whose employment may have been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Talent Acquisition, in partnership with Diversity and Inclusion, will accompany individuals through the job search process providing tips and job search assistance for individuals looking for their next opportunity. 
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Resume Review
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Mock Interviewing
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Job Search Best Practice Consultation
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Networking and Making Connections 
If you are interested in career support, please click below to complete the form and it will be routed to a team member who will reach out directly.
Career Support Form

Associate Resource Groups (ARGs)
Our D&I Associate Resource Groups stand willing and able to provide a culturally specific lens to the provision of the above services as needed…because Inclusion is How We DO.
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Asian American Network (AAN)
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CapAble Associate Network (CAN)
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Latino Associate Network
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Next Generation Empowerment Network (N-GEN)
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Network of Black Associates (NBA)
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USC Pride (PRIDE)
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Veteran Associates Leading Organizational Results (VALOR)
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Women In Action (WIA)

Contractor Work

Unsure if a contract position is right for you? We’ve identified a few tips, guidelines, and sources available for you to leverage.
Current Contractor Openings
FAQs for Landing Contractor or Gig Work

Best Practice and How-To Videos
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Resume Best Practices
How do you get yourself noticed by a recruiter? Here are a few tips to make your resume stand out.
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Behavioral Interviewing
Become "the glove that fits the hand"  and prepare yourself for an interview.
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S.T.A.R. Format
What are recruiters looking for during an interview? Here is a great explanation of the S.T.A.R. interview format.

Helpful Presentations
LINKEDIN
What is the best approach to completing your LinkedIn profile? Download this presentation by our Director of Talent Brand for some insights on LinkedIn.
Getting LinkedIn
​​​​​​​COMING SOON
The Power of Personalization - Developing Your Personal Brand and Navigating Social Media During Your Job Search

Interviewing Tips
​​​​​​​Maybe you’ve heard that recruiters are moving away from traditional “tell-me-about-yourself” interviews. Now, some are using what’s called “behavioral interviewing.” But it’s just another way to try and predict your future performance based on the past. The questions in a behavioral interview are set up with a format known as STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result.

Identify and Practice Your S.T.A.R. Stories

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Share specific details about how you used your skills and experience to deliver business results.
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Show your ability to deal with conflict and change management while accomplishing goals.
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Tell how your leadership capabilities contributed to team development and delivered results.
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Explain how your values align with our culture.
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Reinforce how and why your skills are a good fit for our business objectives.
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Keep It Professional
  • Use words and take actions that are appropriate to a business setting.
  • It’s not necessary to address the interviewer as "Sir" or "Madam.”
  • Gradually move from a formal to first-name basis to build rapport.
  • Express yourself in a positive way.
  • Position past challenges as opportunities that resulted in success.
  • Use positive body language: Good posture, eye contact and a firm handshake.
  • ​​​​​​​Dress for success by looking tasteful, neat, and clean.
  • Don’t use too much business terminology (less is more).
  • Ask questions to decide if the role is right for you (How is success measured? What challenges lie ahead?)
  • Ask about the next steps in the hiring process.
  • Thank the interviewer for her or his time.

Resume Guide

 Your resume should grab attention.
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Focus on:
  • Quantifying your accomplishments and results
  • Reinforcing experience and performance related to the position
  • Emphasizing keywords related to the job description
  • Tailoring your resume to your audience
  • Notifying your professional references and keeping them up to date
  • Being concise: Keep your resume to two pages
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Avoid:
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  • Using business jargon and too many acronyms
  • Using a general resume not tailored to a specific role
  • Including information unrelated to employment (like marital status or hobbies)
  • Typos, misspellings, and grammatical errors
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Include:
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  • Qualifications summary: An overview of key experiences and results
  • Work experience in chronological order (most recent at top)
  • Certifications and affiliations
  • Awards and recognitions
  • Education and relevant training or workshops
  • Testimonials from clients, leaders, instructors, and mentors
  • References
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Career Search Resources


​​​​​​​Here are links to popular job boards where you can search opportunities. 
Indeed
GlassDoor
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Careerbuilder
Indeed - Companies Now Hiring
LinkedIn - Companies Now Hiring