Job Search Strategy
A successful job search strategy includes identifying potential employers and job openings, preparing a targeted resume and cover letter for each job opening, knowing what you need to do to ace the interview.
What is the difference between a job search and a job search strategy? When career advisors talk about a job search strategy they are acknowledging the fact that the more diverse and systematic your job-hunting tactics, the more likely you are to have success. Job search is described in College Students' Top 10 Job Search Mistakes - compare it to A Winning Job Search Strategy.
Identify Organizations & Seek Job Openings
The Career Development Center helps IU students find jobs. Start with find a job or internship and a brief overview of the job search process. Read Strategies for Finding Jobs and Internships. Be sure not to miss:
- myIUcareers - the first place to look for full- and part-time job postings, internships and externships.
- Job Listings by Geographic Location Web Link Library
- WetFeet offers employer rankings, company research and more.
- Meta-Sites / U.S. Nationwide Web Link Library is a great collection of internship & job databases.
Psychology and Social-Services job databases
- The Association for Psychological Science posts academic jobs - quick search or view all listings.
- The American Psychological Association's online career center PsycCareers posts academic and applied positions, provides advice, and lots more.
- Human Services Career Network
- Social Service Jobs
- Health Careers Network
- Nonprofit Career Network
- Community Career Center Non-Profit Jobs
- The Idealist
- Opportunity Knocks
