Job, Internship, and Volunteer Search | Career Center

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The Career Center has important tools that you can utilize to get started on a job search that is geared towards your values, goals, and education. What do you see yourself doing? How much do you know about yourself? Beginning to explore who you are, can be the first step in finding the job you want.

Four Steps to a Successful Job Search

Step 1. Identify who you are as a job seeker.

Knowing your skills and values can definitely help you discover the type of career or job your searching for. This step is important because it is a journey of self exploration. You can begin by reflecting back on your previous work, internship, or volunteer experiences to identify what stood out.

Ask yourself these questions:

What are your unique skills, talents, values, and interests?
What are your strengths? Have you taken the Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment by Gallup?
What can you see yourself enjoy doing in a work environment?
What kind of experience would you like to gain?
Where are you interested in living? Are you willing to move out of state?

Step 2. Do your research.

Researching a job, industry, or company can be conducted online and in person. Reaching out to employers is important because it is an opportunity to ask all the questions you may have about the position, industry, or company. Remember, they are not just interviewing you, but you are also interviewing them. During your research, you want to know the most you can about the company’s culture, values, team members, and if there is room for growth.

Job Research Tasks
Online	In-Person
Visit the company website	Conduct an Informational Interview
Communicate via Email with company representative	Go to Job Fairs and Events
Communicate via Phone with company representative	Ask about volunteer opportunities
Search for company videos on YouTube or website	Ask about internship opportunities
Follow the company on Social Media	Speak to current employers at events
Google the company	Speak to colleagues and friends who work in the same industry

Step 3. Find out the requirements for the job you are applying to.

Every job has different requirements and qualifications. Being prepared and knowing what is required reduces the chance of making a mistake on your application. After learning about the requirements and qualifications, you should tailor your resume to that specific job. A Career Counselor can be an effective resource to guide you during this process. Also, including a cover letter to explain why you're the best candidate for the position may help you stand out from other applicants. Remember, there are many applicants applying for the position and your resume is the first impression you're giving them. Polish your resume because it can be that foot into landing an interview.

Tips for this step:

Have a Career Advisor or Peer Career Educator take a look at your resume, cover letter, or curriculum vitae during an appointment or in a drop-in advising session.
Identify the duties and tasks of the position you are applying to
Identify the qualifications

Step 4. Apply to the position.

Links to get started on your Job and Internship Search

USA Jobs

USAJobs is the United States Government's website for listing civil service job opportunities with federal agencies.

LinkedIn is an American business and employment-oriented service that operates via websites and mobile apps. It is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs.

Indeed

Indeed is an American worldwide employment-related search engine for job listings launched in November 2004.

Handshake

Handshake lets universities and employers connect with a single click, leading to more diverse, high-quality networking opportunities for students and employers.

GovernmentJobs.com

Create an account, upload your resume, and start applying for jobs. GovernmentJobs.com is the largest public sector job board in the country with thousands of open positions looking for qualified candidates like you.

HigherEdJobs

HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. More colleges and universities trust HigherEdJobs to recruit faculty and administrators than any other source.

Simply Hired

Simply Hired is an employment website and mobile application and an online recruitment advertising network based in Sunnyvale, California. The company aggregates job listings from thousands of websites and job boards.

Chegg Internships

Find internships and employment opportunities in the largest internship marketplace. Search paid internships and part-time jobs to help start your career.

Idealist

Idealist is all about connecting idealists – people who want to do good – with opportunities for action and collaboration.

With more than 120,000 organizations and 1.4 million monthly visitors to our English, and Spanish (idealistas.org) sites, Idealist helps people move from intention to action all over the world.

ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter is an American employment marketplace for job seekers and employers.

Robert Half

Robert Half International, or commonly referred as, Robert Half, is a global human resource consulting firm based in Menlo Park, California founded in 1948. It is a member of the S&P 500, and is credited as being the world's first and largest accounting and finance staffing firm, with over 345 locations worldwide.

LinkUp

LinkUp is a job search engine that uses a unique method of uncovering jobs that are often hidden from other search engines. It may seem simplistic, but LinkUp accomplishes this by simply listing current job postings on company websites from around the country.

LinkUp.com is the fastest growing job search engine on the web today indexing jobs exclusively from company websites.

Additional Local, Regional & National Job Search Sites

Industry Specific Search Sites Based On College

Jack H. Brown College of Business of Public Administration

College of Natural Sciences

College of Arts & Letters

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education

Resources for Special Populations

Veterans

Individuals with Disabilities

Volunteer Search

Volunteer experience is a great way to give your time in exchange for hands-on experience, knowledge, and meeting new people. It shows potential employers that you can take initiative and that you’re willing to give your own time to improve the world for other people. If you’ve just graduated or looking for your first job, volunteering is an important and relatively easy way to get a foot in the door of a company you’d like to work with. Even if there’s no immediate chance of employment afterwards, volunteering can help you make connections for the future. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important common skills used in the workplace, such as communication, problem solving, planning, and organization. If you're considering volunteering, ask yourself a few questions before taking the plunge.

Really think about which causes you’re passionate about - it means you’re more likely to enjoy and stay committed to the work.
Are you looking for regular volunteering opportunities or would you prefer a one-off project?
What skill set can you offer and what you hope to gain from volunteering?

Internship Search

Internship experience is a great opportunity to make yourself more competitive in the job market. You can gain exposure and experience in your field of study to see if the particular career field is the right one for you. An internship can help you gain skills that can be applied to future jobs. An Internship may be paid or unpaid, and it tends to last about the length of a school semester or a summer break. Get started by clicking on the Prepare button below!

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