Get Hired

Professional skills are developed inside and outside of the classroom. Interpersonal skills can be as important as job specific skills. This section will help prepare you for your job search.

Job Search Resources

• Handshake - provides you access to job and internship listings from local and national companies who are looking to recruit our students and graduates.
• Six Tips to Successful Job Search - Quick tips for starting your job search.

Resume and Cover Letter

• Top 5 Tips for Writing an Amazing Resume
• Top 5 Tips for a Great Cover Letter
• Resume Guide - A brief introduction on resumes, along with a sample to guide your resume building.

Networking

• LinkedIn - Professional networking site used by thousands of companies and job seekers.
• Informational Interviewing - A great way to connect with professionals in career fields of interest and learn about an occupation or industry.
• Networking for Your Job Search - Great tips on how to build your in-person and online network.

Interviewing

• Top 5 Tips for a Successful Interview

Job Search Sites

• Indeed - Job listing site that compiles jobs from multiple sites.
• New York State Department of Labor- Comprehensive listing of positions across the state.
• FingerLakesHelpWanted.com- A site for local job listings.
• Finger Lakes Works - A great community resource for finding jobs in the area.
• Career One Stop - National job listings from the Department of Labor.
• Zip Recruiter - Job listings.
• Idealist - A great site to learn about socially responsible organizations and their openings.

Finding Government Jobs

• NYS Civil Service- Links to state civil service and New York State county jobs.
  
• USAJobs- All federal jobs are published on this site.

Researching Companies and Salary Information

• GlassDoor- Provides information directly from employees. Get job listings, salary information and the inside scoop on company culture.
  
• BuzzFile - A great way to find and research companies in NYS and across the country by major.
• Salary.com- Assists in finding out more about salaries in particular jobs and companies.