Search Jobs and Internships
Exploring career opportunities is the first step to landing a job at graduation.
Your job and internship search can seem daunting, but Business Academic Advising & Career Services is here to help. Schedule an appointment to help you create a job and/or internship search plan that will keep you focused and on track for success.
Top Job and Internship Search Websites
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HandshakeAccess hundreds of job and internship opportunities from employers looking for Business Bobcat talent. Log in with your OHIO username and password.
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LinkedIn for StudentsConnect to the world's largest professional network and customize your internship and job searches based on interest, industry, location, and more.
Top Company and Industry Research Websites
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HooversExamine company overviews, history, competitors, financials, industry trends, and more. May require your OHIO username and password.
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VaultExplore surveys of top employers, career advice, job listings, and industry career guides.
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BuzzfileResearch employers by major, state, city, industry, and more.
Other Useful Websites
- Payscale: Study salary reports based on your job title, location, education, skills and experience.
- TeamWork Online: Browse sports-related job and internship opportunities.
- OhioHigherEd (Internships & Co-ops): Discover internships with up-and-coming businesses in Ohio.
- Glassdoor: Search jobs, read reviews and company pros and cons, learn about salaries and benefits, and practice for interviews based on information directly from employees.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Review training, earnings, job prospects, and more for various careers.
- O*Net OnLine: Aid job searches by providing occupational information which aligns skills and interests.
- Online Reputation Management: Manage your presence: 92 percent of recruiters search candidates online.
- ZipRecruiter: Search jobs, apply quickly and easily.
Stay Focused
Searching for a job or internship is a process. Here are a few tips to keep you organized:
- Meet with Business Academic Advising & Career Services to give yourself a jumpstart. They can review your resume and provide tailored career advice and information based on your skills, values, and interests.
- Develop a list of target employers based on your company and industry research. This will help direct your search.
- Identify two or three professionals (faculty, staff, previous employers) to serve as references. Ask them to be references as you begin your job search.
- Create an Excel or Word document to track pertinent information on each of the positions you are interested in: position, company, how/where you identified position, contact information, application deadline date, application submission date, application follow-up date (if necessary), interview date(s), thank you note sent date.
- Check (and double check!) that you are addressing emails and cover letters to the correct contact, especially if managing applications and interviews for multiple companies.
- Send thank-you notes after your interview. Each person you interacted with should receive a thank-you note. If you do not have their contact information prior to the interview, ask them for a business card at the conclusion of the interview.
- Be positive. Being successful in your search it is not about the number of applications you submit, it is about identifying positions that are right for you and being a prepared candidate.