Job Search Tools

The first step in conducting a successful job search is to define and set career goals for yourself. Career Services will help you with your career planning. We offer many resources, including individual counseling sessions, mock interviews, career workshops, and a career library to assist you. Students are also encouraged to attend several career workshop sessions in the fall and spring for additional job search guidance.

We advise you to use a combination of job search methods to increase your chances for success. Your independent job search should include utilizing the permanent jobs directory found in the Career Services library. This directory lists permanent positions received from employers and is updated regularly. Many companies do not come to campus to recruit, but have excellent permanent opportunities available. Part of your independent job search may be contacting someone from our Company Contact List (available in the Career Services Office) This database contains hundreds of industry contacts, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Consider participating in the On-Campus Interviewing program. Each year, company representatives come to campus to recruit our students. If you are interested in participating, you should plan to attend an on-campus recruiting information session held at the beginning of each semester or make an individual appointment with Mr. Jenks to discuss procedures and policies.

A critical component of conducting a successful job search is networking. Identify potential employers that you can contact for informational interviews. Begin developing your own contact list by attending on-campus company presentations, professional society meetings, the annual Career Fair and student professional groups. Also use any personal contacts to help you find names of individuals who could be helpful in your job search.