Job Simulators - What is a Job Simulator? - Forage and Benefits

Sep 18, 2026

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Job Simulators explains how virtual work experiences give students a guided way to explore industries, test job fit, and build early professional exposure. It introduces Forage as a free student platform created by leading companies and details how projects simulate real roles with entry-level tasks and risk-free practice. The booklet covers the benefits including exploration, confidence through firsthand experience, resume-ready additions, time management, and career readiness offerings, followed by step-by-step guidance to get started and FAQs about credits and resume updates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time14 min

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Table of Contents

What is a Job Simulator?

What is Forage?

The Benefits

Getting Started

Selecting a Job Simulator

FAQ

N C C C E N T E R F O R C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N T Job Simulators Table of CONTENTS 01 What is a job simulator? 02 What is Forage? 03 The benefits 04 Getting started 05 Selecting a job simulator 06 FAQ Whatisa Job Simulator? A job simulator is a virtual work experience. It provides hypothetical projects to students in order to geta sense of the job. These programs are self-guided and can be completed at your own pace. The purpose is to explore industries, test out the waters of the job, and start gaining experience. Job simulators are found online through platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning. This service includes job simulators in business, arts, and technology. While a great resource, it has a membership fee. NCC's Careers office recommends students to use Forage instead. 1 Whatis Forage? Forage is a job simulator platform that is FREE for students! These virtual learning experiences are created by leading companies, including Visa, Lyft, Red Bull, and more! These programs are to simulate the real-world experience of that particular position. They're designed with the student in mind. This means the projects are entry-level, provides resources throughout the program, and is risk-free. [https://www.theforage.com/](https://www.theforage.com/) Participants will receive a certificate from the company upon completing a project. The participant will not be compensated or offer any type of employment opportunities. These experiences are purely just to practice potential projects, tasks, and responsibilities of that position. Forage does provide guidance on how to include these experiences in a resume. TheBenefits Exploration These job simulators are a great resource for students who are trying to decide which career path to pursue, or even which specific area within an industry. For example, there are many opportunities for a business student, ranging from human resources to marketing to finance Confidence You will gain a better understanding of the industry and gain confidence in specific tasks. These programs provide firsthand experience which can provide a better understanding of the job at head beyond what the classroom can teach. This can help you prepare for an internship or an entry level position. Adding Experience You can certainly add a job simulator to your resume. It can also serve as a talking point in either a cover letter or interview. You can address what you didn't know about the position before the simulator, and how it sharpened your knowledge of the job. Time Management A job simulator is a great task to complete during breaks or when you don't have the time available to commit to an internship or job. You can still gain experience without having to sacrifice other priorities, or if you just don't think you're ready to apply for positions yet. This is a great way to show an employer how you occupied your time! Professional Development Forage offers a plethora of personal and professional development simulators. This includes resume writing, interview fundamentals, and overall career readiness. Getgtarted Go to this link: [https://www.theforage.com/](https://www.theforage.com/) 1 Create an Account You will want to create an account using your student e-mail. Complete your profile Update your personal details, connect your LinkedIn page, and add a description. You will also be able to keep track of your projects completed and achievements received. 2 3 4 5 SelectiJab Simulator 1 2 View current opportunities Once logged on, you can start exploring opportunities. Some industries have more opportunities than others. In that case, the Career Center has created specialized pages catered for you. Check them out! Computer science page Business page Professional career development page Click on a project Select a project to learn more about the details. You will read a description of the company and g

FAQs

Can I receive extra credit for completing a job simulator?

NCC’s Center for Career Development is working with faculty to allow completed job simulators to count toward extra credit. Check with your instructor to see if extra credit can be granted.

How do I update a completed job simulator to my resume?

Forage provides guidance on updating your resume after completing a job simulator. For additional help, schedule with the Experiential Learning/Internship Manager.

Are there job simulators for every major?

No. Job simulators are not available for every major, and business, computer science, and engineering students tend to have the most options. Check back frequently and ask the Experiential Learning/Internship Manager about opportunities not visible yet.

Sep 18, 2026

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