Job Search Resources and Strategies

The Search

Use every resource available, including on-campus recruiting events, internet job postings, and networking. And, don’t forget to visit with Center for Career and Professional Success staff members.

Top Picks for Job Search Advice and Tips

• Handshake
  Created to ensure that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers, Handshake has become the #1 early talent community with more than 750,000+ employer partners. They are driven by the desire to make a difference for all students. Job and internship opportunities.
• Candid Career Videos
  Check out the Get Hired library that includes short videos on everything from nailing the behavioral based interview to polishing your web presence and from juggling job offers to salary negotiation.
• The Muse
  Get practical advice from the Muse that will make everything about the job search easier with tips for your resume and cover letter, advice on networking and interviewing, and some pointers about how to manage that job offer in your future.
• Glassdoor
  So, what is Glassdoor? A thriving community for workplace conversations, driven by a simple mission: helping people everywhere find jobs and companies they love. Find company information, including their overview, ratings/reviews, and the scoop on their interview process.

Networking

Networking can increase your chances of finding employers who are hiring. Here are a few excellent resources to get you started.

• LinkedIn
  • Networking on LinkedIn: Why you should and how to do it
• Networking Tips
• Networking 101 Video

Job Search Engines by Category

• General (all industry types)
• Under Represented Populations
• Specific/Niche Careers
• Teacher Career
• Texas Career
• Zippia

Related Resources

Don’t forget these considerations when you are conducting your job search:

• Salary and Relocation Information
• Cost of Living Calculator