Career Web Resources
For most of you, the last semester (or last year) of college is
generally spent looking for a job. Some of you might have a job already
but might be thinking about finding a different one. Regardless of
your employment status, looking for a job is a time consuming process
that includes writing a resume, going over job listings, setting
up interviews, etc. Fortunately, the Career Services Office offers
students help in many of these areas. It is important for many of
you to make the Career Services Office a stop in your job hunting
process.
In addition to seeking help from the Career
Education Office, you
should also get on the Internet, which provides a wealth of career-related
information. The following are some of the websites that we think
you might find valuable when it comes time to look for your dream
job.
1. Career Analysis
It is not uncommon for a college graduate
to end up in a career that is completely different from what
he/she majored in college. The key thing is to find a job that matches
your skills, interest, personality, etc. The following website
offers
a free career analysis, which might offer you insights into the
different
career paths that best fit you.
2. Career Profiles
Do you know what an investment
banker does? Or a marketing executive? Do you know what it to
takes to become
one? The following websites offer you information on various
careers in business, the skills and training required, etc. Since
each
website focuses on different areas in business, make sure you check
out each
one for information related to the career of your choice.
3. Job Listings
Over the last few years, the Internet
has become a place to find the most updated job listings. In
addition, the number
of job-related websites have grown tremendously in the same period.
The following are some of the websites that will allow you to
search for jobs by category and by geographical location. Many of
them
will also allow you to post your resume online.
a. General: Private Sector
b. General: Public Sector
c. Accounting and Finance
4. Resume and Interview Tips
Since most firms receive
a huge number of resumes for every advertised position, it is
important to have
a good resume to catch the eye of the human resource department.
However, having a good resume is insufficient to land the job.
You still have to go through (possibly) rounds of interviews before
being
offered the position. As a result, writing a good resume and
conducting yourself in a proper manner during interviews are two
of the crucial
factors in ultimately landing your dream job. The following websites
offer you some valuable tips on writing a good resume and performing
well in an interview.
a. Resume Tips
b. Interview Tips
5. Salary Information
Once you have a job offer,
do you know if it is a good one? And if you have offers from
two firms (located
in two different geographical locations), do you know which one
is a better one (in terms of salary adjusted for living cost)?
If you
have trouble answering questions like these, then you might want
to check the following websites.
a. Salary Surveys
b. Salary Calculators
c. Salary Comparison
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