Has an old timer ever told you to grab the Sunday paper and look for a job? If so, that dinosaur once had some great advice, but these days it’s just a little outdated. Some of the most efficient ways to find a job these days are via online tools. This blog will help identify a few current websites that you may find helpful in your job search!

Wouldn’t it be fun if I told you all about Indeed or LinkedIn? Nah, boringggg. This ain’t that type of blog. You probably already know about those sites from their notoriety as popular tools to find jobs and since some of us have similar attention spans to that of Dory from Finding Nemo, let’s get straight to the reason you should read this blog instead. Below are some valuable gems you might not know about when it comes to finding a job. Time to level up your job search game!

Glassdoor
This website specializes in finding a job that fits your life. It has optimization tools that help you find salary information, personalized jobs, and company contact information posted by companies and users.

Networking In A College Environment

As we continue to approach the end of our college careers, some may begin to feel worried when thinking about how to talk to professionals in order to get your name out there. In other words, how can a college student like yourself successfully network in your current college setting, in order to better your chances to receive an offer out of college? Here in this blog, we will be giving you the ins and outs of how to properly network to peers, professors, incoming professionals, etc. in order to not only better your personal image but to increase your networking abilities. The age old saying "It is all about who you know not what you know" lives true today. 

Here below are just some of the tips that we have recommended to others when in search of networking assistance: 

During these unprecedented times, internships have been ruined left and right, companies have had no choice but to lay off their employees, and it is getting increasingly tougher to get a job. I had an internship lined up for the summer, but it got cancelled because of COVID and that made me very upset. Companies had to find a way to make it up to students who either had an internship with them or lost one along the way. Most came up with a Zoom internship in which once a week, there would be a speaker from a different department in the company who gave a presentation about what their experiences were, and they shared helpful tips for students still in college. Now, you may be wondering why this is so important. Companies are still working hard to provide this opportunity to you, and it will help you create a relationship with them because they know you care if you participate. Building relationships during this time is very important because it’s such a competitive job market and any advantage will help you in the long run.

This time of the year, many universities host an annual job fair. While it is important to be prepared before the job fair, there is a step that many people overlook after the job fair…

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3 Misconceptions About Working For A Non-Profit OrganizationNon-profit organizations are a great way to get involved in your community. But why not as a career path? Non-profits can offer you more than just an opportunity to volunteer. There are many career benefits, and ways to make a difference in a competitive environment. Our First Job Search will give you all the necessary information to nail your first job interview. Click here for tips on landing your dream job at a non-profit! Now here are some common misconceptions about working for a non-profit to get you thinking about your future.

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