PROACTIVE JOB SEARCH
It is important for you to be proactive in your job search, both online and in person. The
networks you create are vitally important to you, so follow these steps to boost your career
search and get you in front of people who can help you.
Building an Online Network:
It is important to keep track of the different types of online resources that will best support
your job and internship search for discovering openings and increasing networking
opportunities. Weigh your resource options to see what works best for you. The ultimate goal
is to find and explore employer websites and connect as directly as possible. Below are some
resource categories to get you started:
“Handshake” Career Management System: Stay in the loop with all of the opportunities
that are sent directly to our staff (see page 5)
Large Job Search Engines: Simply Hired, Monster, and Indeed “scrape” the internet to find
opportunities based on search criteria, which are valuable but not your only option
Industry-Specific: Look for job boards that are specific to your area of interest in order to
more strategically pinpoint opportunities in your field
Location Specific: No matter where you want to live, job boards often exist for states,
major cities, and countries
Employer Directories: Resources such as “Buzzfile” can help you find emplo