Online Career Resources
Through your Professional Development Seminars (PDS), you have been given the tools and skills needed to become successful. However, a major component of finding a job is being aware of the process. Making sure your resume is updated, developing a strong cover letter, and creating a complete list of references is only the beginning.
GET ORGANIZED
Create a binder where you can keep all necessary paperwork about the positions you are applying for. Make sure you note the title of the position, contact information and when you applied. Also, take notes about each contact you have with the company. This form can be used as a quick reference when employers call. Other items to include in your recruiting binder are business cards you collect, a copy of your résumé and references, newspaper clippings of jobs you are interested in, and general information about each company.
STARTING OFF
First off, you must define what you are looking for. Begin by narrowing your search to one or two industries you are interested in. The recruiting process will be a lot more effective if you focus on only one or two industries at a time.You will also need to choose the location of where you would like to work. If you are planning on moving to another part of the country, find resources that will help you locate jobs in those geographical areas. These resources can include yellowpages.com, the online directory for the local chamber of commerce and contacts through networking, including Nichols alumni.
FINDING COMPANIES
After finding out what you want to do and where you want to do it, your next objective will be to locate companies within that area and within the industry you are interested. Check out the list of websites the Office of Career Services has compiled. You will be able to search by industry and location.
ON AND OFF CAMPUS RECRUITING AND CAREER FAIRS
A great way to get started on any job search is to explore the on campus recruiting and off campus recruiting options available to you through the Office of Career Services.
Participating in Career Fairs is a great way to meet recruiters face to face. Make sure to bring along numerous copies of your resume and dress professionally. You can check out the list of companies attending to the Nichols College Career Fair on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
NEWSPAPERS
You should be constantly looking in the newspapers to see what is out there. If you are interested in moving to another part of the country, subscribe to their local paper online. Clip the advertisements for the positions you are interested in, place it in your recruiting binder, and apply!
COMPANY WEBSITES
Company websites should be used to gather more information about a specific job. If you are interested in a particular organization, check out their website to see their job postings. These websites offer valuableinformation about the company and the positions they may have open.
NETWORKING
Don’t be afraid to ask friends, relatives, neighbors or acquaintances if there are any jobs available in the organizations they work for. Networking can be an invaluable resource. Having someone in the organization you are interested in refer you can aid in the process. Ask your list of contacts to speak to their Human Resources Manager on your behalf.
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
The Office of Career Services Library is a great resource to you. There are books and magazines about the trends of college hiring that you can use to your advantage. We will help guide you in the right direction and help prepare you for your job search.
WEBSITES
General job hunting websites are also a great resource. Many sites like hotjobs.com, careerbuilder.com, and monsterTRAK.com can help you find jobs in your area and field of interest. Below find links to several sites that can help you in your job search:
http://www.ajb.dni.us/Links the 1,800 state Employment Service offices. Most of the 250,000 jobs listed are full-time and the majority is in the private sector. Approximately five percent of the job listings are in government. The job openings come from all over the country and represent all types of work, from professional and technical to blue collar, from management to clerical and sales
http://www.americanjobs.com Job search and resume postings.
http://www.blackcollegian.com The career site for students of color.
http://www.blackeoejournal.com Career search and diversity recruitment.
http://www.blueridgecareers.com Allows job searches through various online resources.
http://www.bostonhire.com connects Greater Boston’s most progressive companies with the most qualified candidates available
http://www.brassring.com Global talent management for the world’s leading organizations.
http://www.campchannel.com/jobboard Jobs at summer camps
http://www.careerbuilder.com Excellent Site! Shows listings of companies hiring in your area, samples of 100 best companies for you and gives background information. It also has good feature articles on getting hired, succeeding at work and managing your career. In addition it has relocation link.
http://www.careerexchange.com Job listings.
http://www.careerfile.com Free internet recruiting.
http://www.careermag.com Job search site, set up like a magazine
http://www.careernet.com Job listings and various job seeker tools.
http://www.careerpark.com To help ease your job search, CareerPark offers employment opportunities with some of the world's most respected and fastest-growing employers.
http://www.careerpath.com Compilation of advertised jobs in 35 top newspapers nationwide
http://www.careers.org Variety of job/career listings
http://www.careertips.com Jobs in the US, Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, United Kingdom
http://www.careerweb.com Job search and online application available.
http://www.careerwomen.com Online resource for women searching for careers.
http://www.challengeusa.com Job posting & job search for multi-lingual students
http://www.cjhunter.com Online resource for contract employment.
http://www.collegecentral.com The nation’s largest network of small, mid-size, and community college job seekers.
http://www.collegegrad.com The #1 entry level job site
http://www.collegegrad.com/topemployersTop 500 Entry Level Employers
http://www.coolworks.com Seasonal employment at national parks, resorts & camps
http://www.directemployers.com Search for jobs by location and industry and then links directly to employer sites
http://www.execunet.com Business positions in the hidden job market
http://www.fastweb.com Has valuable career info. & a great salary finder (see Kristy xt. 2489 if you have
difficulty navigating this site)
http://www.federaljobsearch.com Search 30,000 thousand federal jobs daily.
http://www.fjn.com this site bills itself as “The World wide Executive Search Site.’ It lists executive positions that would be good for alumni with a good deal of experiences. It offers domestic and international jobs.
http://www.flipdog.com Job listings.
http://www.higheredjobs.com Jobs at colleges and universities in America
http://www.hireCulture.org Jobs and internships in Massachusetts cultural organizations
http://www.hirenet.net/mypostings.asp Access code: CNLS948
http://www.hispaniconline.com/cc/ Lists the one hundred companies providing the most opportunities for Hispanics.
http://www.hotjobs.com Job search, resume postings, and other resume resources available.
http://www.iccweb.com Welcome to America's first and oldest online career guidance service
http://www.idealist.org Careers and internships in the non-profit sector.
http://www.job.com Free resume postings and job search.
http://www.jobbankusa.com/search.html One-stop shopping site of career search engines
http://www.jobs.com Job searches by state and/or employment category.
http://www.jobsearchengine.com Job-Search-Engine is not a Job Board, but rather a meta job search engine dedicated to employment. It searches the most popular American and Canadian job boards in parallel and in real time. The one click will save you hours of searching through the job boards and career fairs individually.
http://www.jobsonline.com Job postings.
http://www.jobvertise.comThe world’s largest free job and resume database.
http://www.monster.com One of the largest job search sites, with great career information
http://www.nationjob.com Job search and resume postings are available here as well as various articles and employment resources.
http://www.nehra.com Human Resource Management Career Info. & Job/Internship Search
http://www.net-temps.com a section called “America’s Graduates’ has unique and innovative features for college seniors. Students can enter their resumes, match jobs to their career goals network through chat rooms and bulletin boards-and be interviewed online by perspective employer. It also contains career and job related information.
http://www.onestopcoach.org
http://www.rsinternships.com This website offers student the opportunity to search for internships as well as graduates to search for careers.
http://www.statejobs.com Various job opportunities, especially government positions.
http://www.students.gov Website geared towards students to help them plan and pay for their education as well as their career development and other opportunities open to them as well.
http://www.summerjobs.com summer & seasonal employment for college students in the US & internationally
http://www.teachersplanet.com Job bank for teachers K-12
http://www.the-dma.org/jobbank Direct Marketing Educational Foundation
http://www.thejobresource.com Jobs, internships, etc. for college students & recent grads – you must register to use the “Search Jobs” function – one of the most targeted sites for college students
http://www.vetjobs.com Job listings for veterans and their spouses/dependants.
http://www.WorkinBoston.com/jobx.htm Job openings in Boston.