Find A Job

Get to know your target employers by researching their websites. 

Many employers today discuss their employee brand. This tells you much about the culture and types of employees they are looking for. Consider connecting with them through social media sites, following their blog activity, or reading company news and events. You can also use sites like Kompass to research companies and industries, and to find employers and opportunities.

Most organizations will allow you to apply directly online. When applying, be sure to follow instructions carefully so you know what information to provide, when, and to whom.

Many people land jobs by networking.

Leverage the power and opportunity of LinkedIn to find jobs, get noticed, and connect with other professionals.  Here are some additional helpful resources from LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn for Students 
• Using LinkedIn to Find a Job or Internship
• The LinkedIn Job Hunting Handbook (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3)
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3

Most major industries have specific websites, or groups, where you can go to network and find job postings. These sites give you a glimpse into industry terminology, trends, job outlooks, and major employers.

• Dice (Tech) – Here is also a great article from Dice on finding a tech job: http://insights.dice.com/career-toolkit
• Medzilla (Healthcare, Pharma, and Science)
• EnergyFolks – A not-for-profit network of networks dedicated to connecting energy students and professionals in their neighborhood and around the globe
• eFinancialCareers (Finance, Banking, Accounting & Insurance)
• MoneyJobs (Finance & Accounting)
• MiracleWorkers (Healthcare)
• ChurchStaffing (Ministry)
• ChristianJobs (Ministry)
• Vanderbloemen (Ministry)
• HigherEdJobs (Education)
• TopSchoolJobs (Education)
• Teach.org (Education)

Thinking of working internationally? The following sites offer great information on available jobs and preparing for an international career.

• U.S.A. Jobs (Government)
• Global Jobs (NGO, Think Tanks, Government, and Private Sector)
• Global Placements International
• My World Abroad (NGOs and public sector job boards, private sector job boards, and international) –
• Escape Artist (global opportunity)
• Going Global – Offers country career guides on 23 foreign countries and some U.S. cities
• International Jobs Center
• U.N. Careers
• International Organization Careers
• The World Bank

Consider joining a professional group. Not only is this a great way to learn about your chosen industry, but these groups often post jobs and offer events to help you network with others who have specific expertise and knowledge about the industry.

• American Institute of CPAs
• Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
• HIMMS
• Society for Human Resource Management
• National Human Resources Association
• International Federation of Business and Professional Women
• American Marketing Association
• American Finance Association
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Consider finding and joining a group of ‘like’ professionals in the location where you wish to work, such as ‘Columbus Finance Professionals’. Many of these groups share job opportunities and help connect you to people who can assist you to find a great position.

Facebook is the second most popular network that recruiters use when searching for candidates. It, surprisingly, can help you find a new job when used correctly.

• Forbes: Four ways to use Facebook to find a job
• U.S. News: How to use Facebook to land a job

Twitter’s built-in hashtag searching makes it easy to find relevant new job openings, quickly and efficiently.

• Huffington Post: Twitter is the best job search tool you’re not using
• Forbes: How to get a job offer on Twitter

Schedule a meeting with Career Development if you are interested in individual advising, taking a career assessment, getting help to explore career options, obtaining graduate school information, or receiving help with a resume, interviewing, networking, and more.

To schedule an appointment, please contact:

Gary Swisher
Coordinator of Career Development
gary.swisher@mvnu.edu