Job Search Strategies

Appointments with counselors:

You are welcome to make an appointment with a counselor to get started planning your job search. Stop by room 216 or call 844-8222 x 4261.

Counselors can help you

• Work on your resumè
• Decide what employers you may want to contact
• Plan how and when to contact employers and how to gather information that will make your contacts more effective.
• Practice interviewing skills

CCIC resources

The CCIC has Books and pamphlets on resumes, interviewing, and job search strategies, as well as employer folders for gathering information

Stop by and browse!

Additional sites

• Relocation Tools – from the Wall Street Journal
• Job Star Central – Wall Street Journal job search guide
• CollegeGrad.com – job search service for college students and recent grads.
• Job Web Employer Search – Employer information from NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
• About Jobs – This site links to four different job search sites.
• Hot Jobs – Operated by Yahoo, this site allows you to search job openings in 30 categories. There are also career tips on topics like resume writing and interviewing.
• Job Web – This site provides career development and job search resources for recent college graduates. The site is maintained by the national Association of Colleges and Employers.
• Match Major Sheets – Florida State University's Career Center has created lists which match college majors with possible job titles.
• Monster.com – Jobs are searchable in over 75 categories, or post your resume for employers to find you.