I realize that a lot of my posts have revolved around the act of finding a job, dealing with rejection, being a go-getter and the basic ins and outs of job searching. But as I was sending off an application to a job this morning, it dawned on me that I had never outright provided resources for students to use. Now, I know that many people may think that finding a job is as easy as opening Google. But the truth of the matter is, there are tons of online and in-print resources that students are completely unaware of.


I have decided to dedicate this blog entry to listing and explaining my favorite websites. Here we go:

Career Connections!: Now, I know what you are thinking: This is the website that the Career Center uses so you have to endorse it---SO not the case. The beauty of this website is that when you create an account, you fill out a questionare and then you receive targeted emails based off the information submitted. Interested in Sports Management? Experience, the server that provides Career Connections, will send emails about upcoming opportunities in this field. Additionally, the Career Center will contact you if there are programs on campus that fit your interests. It is almost like a personal concierge service, a perfect tool for the busy undergrad.


mediabistro.com: It's funny how something so public can be so hidden. A friend of mine who works for Nielsen's could not believe that I had never heard of this website. For any person who is interested in the Communications field, and I'm talking marketing, public relations, web design, advertising, this is THE place to go. You can search by job, location, work level and create a list of favorites to go back to. You can also research companies on this website. In my opinion, this is the creme de la creme in it's category.


indeed.com: This website has been my favorite thus far. Like mediabistro.com, a person can search by location and kind of job they want. What makes this website even better is that a person can also search by years of experience and salary range. Too often, I click on a job description that sounds interesting, scroll to the bottom and realize that I do not have the 4 years of experience required. The ability to accurately sort jobs according to your skill level makes this website one of the most comprehensive and navagable.


simplyhired.com/newgrad: Passed onto our student body by our lovely Presidential Assistant, Alysea, this website is a new launch by simplyhired.com. Like I wrote before, all too often I find a job at a company and location I find interesting, click on it, and realize that my two summers of internships just aren't going to cut it. Apparently, the people of simplyhired.com realized this predicament. They created this website for new college graduates, pulling jobs that are in line with our skillset developed in school and the assumed level of experiences we would have.


monster.com, careerbuilder.com, jobfox.com: These three are the trifecta of job websites. Known to most people applying to jobs, they hold the most comprehensive listing on-line. I find these places FANTASTIC to do research on. I can look at organizations, browse jobs and spend a pretty fair amount of time clicking "next" because their database is that expansive. However, I cannot caution you enough about applying through a third party job server, which is what these websites also act as. Sometimes, they even require you to build a resume through them, which is limiting and frustrating. It is much easier (and one internal step less) to apply directly through the company website. On the off chance that a company does not post job listings on their site, then applying through these websites is your only option. JobFox even has reminder emails that get sent out about a job that has expired or is soon to expire, so a person knows that they have to get moving or risk their application. As long a student uses these websites armed with knowledge, they are a wonderful job search supplement.


Craig's List: Now, I know some people may be a little hesitant to find a job on Craig's list. But like anything else, there are always hidden treasures. Craig's List has an expansive list of job postings. Just make sure that there are key elements, like a location, a company name and a person of contact.


Academic360.com & higheredjobs.com: If higher education is your calling, these two websites are your new best friends. Academic360 and HigherEdJobs both have job listings in every vocation of higher education. We're talking jobs in Development, Technology serviecs, Career Services and student life, just to name a few. Better yet, a person can search by location, by department or level of work. A person can create a resume through their website and apply to jobs that way, or visit the individual school's website and apply through Human Resources.

LinkedIn: Not just a professional Facebook anymore! LinkedIn also has job postings. I promise you, this website will be your new go-to as a recent Muhlenberg graduate. You can also look up company information--added bonus!

So there you have it--the top of my list, a few of my favorites and a bevy of resources to aid your search. Now, get clicking!

-Jessica