Job Search Resources
The Career Center is excited to offer an extensive list of resources for your job search, including how to market yourself and find opportunities. Our team has created several of our favorite resources to help discover career paths, learn about internship positions, and find full-time jobs.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Handshake: A career management platform that will allow you to make appointments with the Career Center, connect with employers, search for jobs, internships, & be recruited directly with event invites and job opportunities.
Strong Interest Inventory®: Contact the Career Center for a free career options assessment that fits your interests. The survey helps to identify your interests & skills for researching majors and careers.
What Can I Do With This Major? Find out how this program helps you connect a major to career options. It provides information about typical careers and employers within the field plus strategies to gain skills and experiences.
CAREER-BUILDING PORTFOLIO
Forage: This is a simulated work experience. Forage offers free online courses created by top companies to simulate day-to-day work at these companies.
Parker Dewey: Open to all majors. These micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional experiences similar to those given to new hires or interns.
JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Big Interview: An online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.
CareerOneStop: The Department of Labor provides tool kits for job search, self-assessments in addition to employer & occupational data.
CareerSpots: These bite-sized videos feature global experts giving advice about successfully launching your career. Click on the videos below to learn more.
LinkedIn: This website allows you to search for jobs post your resume and build a professional network.
