Job Prep Tools

Find a job for your inner otter.

Swim on board and start your lakes country job search with resources from several Otter Tail County partners. You'll find tools to explore careers in our area, prepare your resume, and impress at an interview with any of our great employers.

Career and Education Explorer

What kinds of jobs can I do in Otter Tail County? And where can I get the education I need? DEED's Career and Education Explorer lets you explore a wide range of occupations and related education in a single easy-to-use online tool.

Job Search Guide

Looking for your inner otter's next great opportunity? Don't know where to start? DEED's Job Search Guide provides the sound insights and practical advice you need to plan and launch a successful job search.

Identifying your Skills

What are your strongest skills that make you a valuable employee? The CareerForce Skills Matcher will show you which occupations match the skills categories you score strongest in.

Write your resume

Our local CareerForce partners have great tools and advice to help write your resume and begin your career search.

Write your Cover Letter

Narrating your work experience story in a cover letter can be tricky. Check out cover letter advice from CareerForce here.

Interview Tips

Impress in your interview with these tips to prepare from CareerForce.

Get Connected

It's all about who you know! Get connected to local employment centers, workforce partners, and networking groups.

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Virtual Business Tours

Take a 360° virtual tour of several employers on Greater Fergus Falls' Virtual Career Fair platform.

Transfer your Skills

Transferable skills can integrate your abilities and work style into a job in a completely different field. Here are some easy ways to identify what skills you may have that are interdisciplinary and will help you to not only fill a workforce void but feel confident in your own abilities.