“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” – Benjamin Disraeli
Action is the key word for this post (as well as your job search). It may seem like an endless job hunt with no end in sight, but there are many things you can do to help your search. Networks, you know the deal and you know the names (see below for a few) – and I ‘t mean Facebook in this case as well (see below). But what else?
Internships, it’s never too late, even if you are already out of school with out a job. Look for an internship which can give you the experience you may need to get that job offer. Career Fairs – Go to as many as you can. Ask your alumni office for a list and look on the web for additional resources. Entry level jobs are a high percentage of jobs available at career fairs. Last (but not least), use job boards but use them sparingly. You could easily spend all your waking hours on job boards without getting a lead. And, of course, there are always recruiters – but we will save that list for another post.
Networks / Resumes & Advise:
- Nuresume – This site is a network for college students which allows them to build an online resume portfolio. They can include photos, blogs, videos, chat, groups, forums, instant messaging and social networking. The site is jam packed with resources and options. There are links at the top of the page which provide access to the main areas (including Join and Invite links). The site integrates students, recruiters and employers and provides the tools you need to launch your online marketing campaign. The site is very impressive and well thought out. There is not enough space in this review to give justice to the site, so check it out today.
- Launch Your Career with LinkedIn – If you are not leveraging LinkedIn yet then this video is for you (and it’s by the LinkedIn crowd).
- Using Job Seeking Resources – This resource center, part of Graduate Careers Australia, provides some very useful information regarding career planning, research, career fairs, employment agencies, etc. The left-hand side of the page provides additional links to additional resources.
Internships & Career Fairs:
- How to Find an Internship – Not Just Any Internship—One That Fits Your Needs – This article, by Collegeboard.com, provides a guide to planning your College Internship process. The article provides a number of links to resources (one of which is covered below) and is a good place to start your planning for internship programs.
- InternAbroad – Thinking about an internship abroad? This is a good place to start. The site provides a large number of links at the top of the page (including intern abroad, study abroad, jobs abroad, volunteer abroad and much more).
- The Ten Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs – This article, by QuintCareers.com, provides excellent advice on preparing for career fairs. This article will help both College Students preparing for College Career Fairs as well as experienced hires preparing for professional career fairs.
- CareerFairs.com – This site allows Job Seekers, Universities and Employers to coordinate the job fair process via a search-able database. You can search for upcoming job fairs and employers can pre-screen students.
- Mosaic Career Fairs – This career fair, organized by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), gives College students the chance to meet with representatives from Advertising, Marketing and Communications companies. The site provides the dates of upcoming fairs as well as registration forms. There is also a link to the AAF Job Bank.
- Job Fair Directory & Employment Resources – This directory, provided by www.carouselexpo.com, allows you to search for job fairs by State. Click a State, and scroll down to see when there will be a career fair near you.
Social Networks:
- Use Facebook to Help You in Your Job Hunt! – This article, posted by Miriam Salpeter on Secrets of the Job Hunt, reviews an interesting experiment which used Facebook as a career marketing tool (there is a link to the full text in the article). The article also covers other tips regarding the use of your websites &/or blogs as part of your marketing campaign (see Job Search Marketing Toolkit)
- SeekingSuccess – SeekingSuccess is a resource website for recent Grads. There are tabs at the top for a Blog, Choosing your Career, Getting the Job, Succeeding at Work and Resume Writing. The Blog provides career advice while each of the other tabs provides articles related to the context of the tab. The left-hand side of the page has links to additional resources, including a Books for Career Success and Career Links.
Job Boards:
- TeenJobScene – This site specializes in job listings and resources for teens. The main page has a Job Seeker box in the middle of the page where you can register (post your resume so that it is available for employers) or head right to job search. The left-hand side of the page has Jobs by Category, including Internships and Summer Jobs. Remember, where (if) you work during college will count when looking for a job after graduation and will also help with internships. Further down on the page are jobs, listed by posting date.
- GoliathJobs – “The Source for Hiring Students & Alumni” is the tag line for this site. You can register, sign-in or go right to job search. Registering will give you access to a message center in addition to the typical resume posting and job search. There is a blog link at the bottom of the page which provides interesting articles. The search engine is fairly basic, and conducting a simple search (Finance in NY) returns some jobs that are old and too senior for recent grads, although there are jobs that are recent and entry level as well. It’s not clear if registration gives access to advanced search.
Good luck in your search.
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