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Job and Internship Search Strategies

There are three primary ways to find a job or internship. The template below will help you develop a customized strategy that combines all three methods for a more comprehensive search.

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Also, check out different job boards to identify positions you might be interested in. Even if you鈥檙e not ready to apply for an internship or job, these sites are a great way to see what鈥檚 out there.

Follow These Steps

Find the right job boards for your field, industry, level of experience, and/or geographic location. Depending on the industry, some of the best jobs may be posted on smaller, 鈥渘iche鈥� sites.

Here are a few to get you started:

  • Handshake: Job board especially for companies looking for students and new graduates.
  • :听Jobs posted by 顶级国产视频 alumni.
  • : Large, general job board that pulls from other sites for a comprehensive listing.听
  • Additional job boards: Search listings on job boards for your industry; websites for professional organizations; or visit organizations you might like to work for, as their sites might contain information about pursuing careers in the field.

Contact the people in your network. Encourage them to send job positions your way or to refer you to job interviews. Expand your network by meeting alumni and others in your line of work.

People you already know:

  • Friends, family, and friends of family members
  • Faculty and department administrators
  • Fellow student club members
  • Colleagues from work, volunteering, or internships
 Connect with alumni who might help you.

  • : Search alumni profiles and attend events听
  • : Most alumni indicate their 顶级国产视频 affiliations on their profiles听听
  • Alumni chapter gatherings听

PRO TIP:

Don’t just ask for a job. Instead, let them know what kind(s) of opportunities you are looking for, and ask them if they have any suggestions for jobs, job boards, or people to talk to. This broader request is more likely to lead to useful referrals.

Some organizations will create a customized internship for you if you show an interest. Approach them with a spirit of curiosity to explore possibilities.

Take these steps:

  1. Define your internship goals: What do want to learn? What skills do you want to use or practice?
  2. Identify organizations where you might like to intern.
  3. Determine the best person to speak with at that organization.
  4. Is there someone who can introduce you? A colleague, friend, alumni, or faculty member?
  5. If so, ask that person to arrange a meeting.
  6. If not, send an inquiry email describing your interests and asking for a short meeting or phone call to discuss possibilities. Attach your resume.

Job Boards

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Handshake is the career management system for 顶级国产视频 students and alumni.

Users will find thousands of internship and job opportunities in a diverse array of industry and geographical settings, as well as valuable resources tailored for 顶级国产视频 students.

Students can log in with their 顶级国产视频 credentials, and find answers to frequently asked questions on our Handshake page.

Alumni and Employers should visit our Handshake page.

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Other Job Boards

: A professional networking tool that allows you to identify potential contacts in your field of interest; research companies; and explore career options. Visit 听to search for alumni.

听and听: Two sites that pull together job postings from multiple places, including company websites.

: A comprehensive resource for careers and volunteer positions in the nonprofit world.

How do I locate alternate job boards for听my听field or industry?

  1. Search using Google: 鈥淛ob boards for (name industry or profession).鈥�
  2. Look at the websites for professional organizations in your industry.
  3. Ask professionals (e.g., alums, colleagues, supervisors, professors, friends of parents, etc.) in that industry what boards they know about or use.
  4. Go to conferences for your industry 鈥� there may be on-site job boards or 鈥渕eet-the-employer鈥� events.
  5. Check the job boards list at the bottom of every page on the What Can I Do With This Major? site.
Contact Information

Career Connections Center

Office Location

  • Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)
    939 Main Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

  • 1-508-793-7258
  • 1-508-421-3752 Fax
Career Lab Hours

  • The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 鈥� 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!