Job Postings & Career Tools

Available for current students and alumni. Users can view and apply for job postings for part-time and full-time employment and internships, receive online consultation on resumes and cover letters, and utilize helpful resources in the Handshake Resources tab. Check out this helpful video on how to get started.

LOG IN TO HANDSHAKE

The Career Development Center has developed job feeds in Handshake that allow you to see job and internship postings by job function and industry. Check out the feeds below:

*If using Google Chrome, you will need to download an RSS reader plugin to view these feeds.

*Mobile devices will want to download an RSS reader in the App Store or Google Play Store.

• On-campus
• Internships
• Art and design
• Business
• Communications and media
• Education
• Environmental planning and sustainability
• Healthcare
• Human services
• Lab sciences
• Law, criminal justice and politics
• Software and information technology
• OPT/CPT-eligible jobs and internships

A useful tool for searching for employers and contacts by geographic area, industry and interest. To fully leverage the power of this tool, be sure to make an appointment with a counselor to walk you through all of its features.

*Alumni will need to use the group code “Plattsburghalumni” to gain access to the system. 

LOG IN TO CAREERSHIFT (CURRENT STUDENTS)

LOG IN TO CAREERSHIFT (ALUMNI)

When you are launching your career, micro-internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network. Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa). Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?

See Current Opportunities with Parker Dewey

This tool is updated periodically by Career Development Center staff. It houses several websites for job postings by industry.

GO TO TARGET JOB WEBSITES

To help navigate all of the resources available to you in your job search, we have developed a Job Search Guidebook and an Internship Search Guidebook to assist you in your search:

• View the Job Search Guidebook
• View the Internship Search Guidebook

Our resume templates are here to help you get started on formatting and adding content to your resume. We still encourage you to visit us to help develop a resume that is best matched to you, but this is a good place to start. 

• Resume template #1 (limited experience)
• Resume template #2 (headings on the left)
• Resume template #3 (focus on related experience and training)
• Resume template #4 (focus on related experience and study abroad)
• Resume template #5 (focus on research and technical skills)

Make a follow-up appointment with a counselor. 

Cover letters should be unique to the job or experience you are applying for. However, it is important to get started with developing a strong cover letter. To assist you, we have developed a cover letter sample that you can use to get started. 

• Cover Letter Sample

Make a follow-up appointment with a counselor. 

For more detailed information on developing a resume and cover letter, along with more samples, check out our resume and cover letter guidebook:

VIEW THE RESUME & COVER LETTER GUIDEBOOK

Need help preparing for an upcoming interview? Big Interview is here to help! Whether it’s your first major interview, or you need to brush up on your interview skills, Big Interview will help you get a better handle on the interview process.

LOG IN TO BIG INTERVIEW

To help you prepare for interviewing, our guidebook provides an overview of what to expect during the interview process, interview etiquette, and potential interview questions. 

VIEW THE INTERVIEW GUIDEBOOK

If you are interested in graduate programs, check out our Graduate School Guidebook with resources and tips on navigating the graduate school landscape. 

View the Graduate School Guide

Here are a few general graduate school research sites that can help you get started on your graduate school search:

• Grad Source
• Peterson's Guide to Graduate & Professional Schools
• U.S. News Graduate School Guide

Many graduate programs require testing as part of admission. Below are links for both tests and test prep programs:

Testing Links:

• GMAT
• GRE
• LSAT
• MAT
• MCAT

Test Prep:

• Kaplan Test Prep (120 different tests)
• 800 Score Test Preparation (GRE, GMAT)
• Get Prepped (LSAT)

Candid Career allows you to see an insider's perspective on working in a particular industry, and to hear what it takes to be successful in that field. Hundreds of videos are available on a wide range of career topics.

GO TO CANDID CAREER

Find your major or field of interest in the links below to search for employers who have expressed an interest in hiring students with your background.

Go To Buzzfile

Developed by our Peer Career Assistants, this broad range of diversity topics explores issues of oppression, professionalism, and navigating unique differences within the world of work.

GO TO CAREER DIVERSITY RESOURCES

This resource from the U.S. Department of Labor allows you to research career fields, examine job outlooks, and conduct thorough research on your field(s) of interest.

GO TO THE OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK