Job and Internship Search
Career Services assists students with the job and internship search through skill development and specialized programs.
Job Search Skill Development
- Teaching students resume and job search letter writing
- Professional networking and job search techniques
- Tools to help students ace an interview
- Teaching students how to pursue internships to enhance career preparation
Job and Internship Programs
- Exploring Internships Workshop
- Internship Registration Workshop
- Resume Writing Clinic
- Annual Career and Internship Expo
- Northeast Ohio Teacher Education Day
- Employer Meet & Greets
- On Campus Recruiting
Self-Service Job Search Resources
Cover Letters
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Docstoc.com - Site provides resources to assist with cover letter writing
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| Seven Ways to Improve Your Cover Letter - Get your application noticed |
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The Letter Writing Guide - Letter writing resource courtesy of Career Services, Florida State University
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The Riley Guide - Advice for cover letter preparation and other job search correspondence
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The Writing Center - Excellent resource for cover letter development, courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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About.com - Comprehensive resource for behavioral interview preparation
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Behavioral Interviewing Tips - Site courtesy of Career Services, Virginia Tech
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Perfect Interview - A simulated interview experience; includes a video capture option, which allows user to record and playback responses to interview questions with a webcam. To access, please contact the Office of Career Services at 440-826-2101.
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Industry Information
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Industry Research Desk - Provides links to U.S and international industry home pages in over 30 areas
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Projections Central.com - Comprehensive resource to search for hot jobs in specific career fields
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Valuation Resources.com - Free resource guide to industry resources and data for over 400 industries
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WetFeet Industry Insider Guides - A valuable career resource to explore specific industry information
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Job Listings
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BW Career Network - An online database to post resume(s), search/apply for jobs and connect with alumni career mentors
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NEOIntern.net – Listing of undergrad and post grad internships available in the Northeast Ohio area
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NACElink Jobs - Job search resource provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
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Job Search Engines
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CollegeGrad.com - Includes entry level employment listings and information
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Dice.com - Career hub for tech insiders
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Indeed.com - An excellent resource for finding job listings quickly from across the Web
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JobMap - A great resource to locate jobs.
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JobWeb.com - Career and job search advice for new college graduates
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Local Area Job Search - Link to jobs in the Cuyahoga County area
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Lorain County Hometown Jobs - Search for employment in Lorain County
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Making the Difference.org - Research employment in the public service sector
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O*Net - System provides easy access to comprehensive occupational information, including wages and employment trends
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Ohio.gov - Site is resource for those seeking government jobs in Ohio
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Riley Guide - Free career and employment information
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Simply Hired.com - Search millions of job listings from across the web
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USAJobs.gov - A resource to tap into government employment opportunities
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Women for Hire.com - National career fair and diversity recruitment information as well as career advice for women. Site also provides information about home-based jobs.
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| Workforce Diversity.com - An extensive database of employment opportunities across all sectors nationwide | |
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BW Career Network - Contains CareerConnections, an online database that allows users to connect with alumni career mentors
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LinkedIn – a professional social networking site
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Riley Guide for Networking - Provides advice on important aspects of the job search
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The Seven Secrets to the Hidden Job Market - A downloadable webinair with information on how to tap into this viable job market
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| BW Career Services Resume & Cover Letter Writing Guide - Copies available for students in Room 104 Bonds |
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GradView Accepted Resume Formats - Information about resume formats, including sample resumes
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JobStar Central Functional Resume - Defines functional resume format and provides sample resumes
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Hanover College Psychology Department - Outline and instructions to create a curriculum vitae
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JobStar Central CV Page - Currculum vita defined and outside sources listed
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Writing a Curriculum Vitae - Includes detailed explanation of curriculum vitae and lists additional references. Site courtesy of the Career Services, University of Virginia.
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| Salary |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics - Search for wages by area and occupation |
| NACE Salary Calculator Center - Access compensation information based on specific search criteria |
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Salary.com - Allows user to research and compare salaries in specific occupations
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Additional Resources
| BrainTrak - Proivdes in-depth US college and career profiles, including degree and wage statistics |
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Dress for Success - A resource complements of the Career Services Center, University of San Francisco
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Relocation - Homefair.com compares salaries, real estate values, school systems, crime rates and other information for people looking to move
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Free Business Cards - A service of VistaPrint
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| Need to Know JOB INFO - NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) online JobChoices Newsletters provide the most up to date information available about the current job market |