Advertised job sources
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1. Hokies4Hire
Where employers post jobs for VT students and graduates, year 'round.
Go there. Look. Apply (using a good resume, of course). We receive many job postings!
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2. On-Campus Interviewing Program
Some, not all, employers have the time/money/resources and need to meet with enough students that they can justify a visit to campus to conduct interviews. They schedule an interview date well in advance, students apply in advance, selected students are invited to sign up for interviews held in Career Services. (And of course, prepare for interviews before you go!) Interviews are held throughout the year, 8-9 weeks of BOTH fall and spring semesters, but most employers visit campus only once or maybe twice per year for interviews, so you should be viewing the opportunities throughout early fall and into early spring.
View jobs, apply and schedule interviews through Hokies4Hire.
3. More job and internship listing web sites:
Don't overlook the many many niche sites that focus on specific career fields or are targeted toward college students and new grads.
Includes:
- career-field sources
- internship sources
- international experience
- college students and new grad sources
- general job-seeker sources
- Virginia and local sources
- Federal government job and internship resources and tips
4. Your academic department web site
Many post jobs and/or job sources. (Amazing that many students have not looked at their own department web site, and they are missing good stuff!)
5. Newspaper classifieds (online and in print)
If you're targeting a particular geographic location, don't overlook this source. Of course you know that not all jobs are advertised.
6. Professional journals and publications.
Particularly useful for graduate students since you are becoming more specialized and focused in your career pursuits. If you don't already know what the professional publications are in your field, ask your faculty.
7. Website of any organization for which you would like to work.
Employers often have job-seeker tips on their sites. By all means read and use them.
8. Read e-mail.
Your academic department, your college liaison and others may forward job listings to students.
There are many VT-affiliated fairs throughout fall and spring, and EDUCATION career fairs are held by many school systems.
Research in advance the employers coming to each fair (the real world is not organized by college majors), find employers that match your qualifications and interests, go prepared to present yourself to stand out from the crowd. (Don't walk up and say, "what do you do?" or "what kinds of jobs do you have?")Preparation is key to success:
Note that our research found that students who read about attending employers in advance of a fair, and who prepared to know what to do at a fair, were much more likely to view attending a fair as a good use of time, as compared to students who did not read about employers in advance and who did not prepare.
Looked all those places and realize you need to do more?
You need to seek out unadvertised jobs and use networking to take your job search to the next level.
FAQ:
Q: If jobs are advertised, does that mean they are easier to get?
A: There are some positives and negatives.
If a job is advertised, it likely exists. That's a good thing, to have a known. It also may mean the employer is not easily finding candidates who fit. So if you do fit, and you present yourself effectively, this could be an advantage for you.
However, when jobs are advertised, employers are more likely to get blasted with applications, and not all from suitable applicants. If the employer is overwhelmed with a huge quanitity of applicants, this takes time to review, the employer may have to speed up the review process and it may be harder for even a good candidate to stand out.
If you are an appropriate candidate, you may need to supplement the formal application process with appropriate networking in order to be noticed.
And this is just another reason that it's essential for your letter and resume to be targeted and focused on the specific job. A generic application, letter and resume will not stand out.