CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES
Explore these career planning and job search resources.
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CareerSpots.com is your go-to resource for career preparation and success. This platform provides a collection of concise, engaging videos that offer real world advice from global experts on essential topics like resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, Career Spots delivers practical tips and insights to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. Discover Career Spots today and take the next step toward achieving your career goals! [link to
Candid Career+ is an extensive video library designed to support your career journey. It offers valuable resources for:
- Exploring career paths
- Preparing for job interviews
- Navigating career changes
- Gaining insights and advice from industry professionals
- Discovering new opportunities
Start exploring today to enhance your career readiness and knowledge!
CareerOne Stop is the career, training and job search website of the U.S. Department of Labor. This site allows you to explore careers, find training and education, search for jobs, prepare résumés and watch career videos.
O*NET – Find, search or browse more than 900 occupations based on your goals and needs. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics and available opportunities for your selected occupation. You can also take an interest inventory, watch training videos and plan for your next career move.
GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
Graduate Guide is a reference tool for college students to quickly locate schools offering the graduate programs they want. Students can browse by majors, get information on the application process, test tasking, rankings, and financial aid.
GradSchools.com is the premier grad school directory with nearly 67,000 master’s, doctorate and graduate certification programs. You can browse by major, degree type, location or institution. You can also find information on Scholarships, Financial Aid and Student Loans.
JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCH RESOURCES
HAWK CONNECT, powered by Handshake, is our online platform where students can search and apply for jobs and internships, schedule career counseling appointments, view upcoming employer visits to campus, and reserve interview slots with them.
Culinary Agents is a professional networking and job matching site designed specifically for current and aspiring professionals in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. Create your FREE profile to join the largest community of industry professionals and find the best jobs in 30+ cities, connect with potential employers, and network with other students and school alumni.
Diversity Recruitment Partners is an online community of corporations, nonprofits, schools and higher-ed institutions, associations and professional organizations seeking to recruit and hire diverse and bilingual candidates.
FindInternships.com is an online platform that connects students and recent graduates with internship opportunities across various industries. Students can search internships by location, field, or company. It also offers resources to understand differences between paid and unpaid internships and the benefits of participating in these programs. FindInternships.com serves as a practical tool for exploring professional pathways and gaining hands-on experience.
Intern XL is an innovative platform designed to connect students with paid internships that align with their interests. It provides a pathway to career readiness, hands-on experience, and valuable professional connections.
USAJOBS is the official employment site of the federal government. It lists federal jobs across the country and allows you to search for jobs by agency, job title, salary, location or career field. You can sign up for notifications when jobs open that match your interests. You also can save your résumé and other documents for future job applications and apply to federal jobs.
Additional Job Boards
JOB PREPARTION RESOURCES
Perfect Interview is an interactive tool that simulates real job interview scenarios, presenting you with common questions and offering example answers for reference. If you need assistance, the built-in Interview Coach is available to guide you.
Live Career provides a resume and cover letter builder, a library of resume and cover letter examples, and free job search articles and special reports.
JOB OUTLOOK STATISTICS AND SALARY INFORMATION
Career Outlook allows you to explore data and information on various topics including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, job outlooks, and interviews with people working in different industries.
Cost of Living Calculator allows you to compare the cost of living in your current location to the cost of living in a new location, see salary trends, and research and compare average salaries by company, job title and location.
Maryland Workforce Exchange provides labor market and job trends information for Maryland.
RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services DORS offers programs and services that help people with disabilities become employed.
AbilityLinks helps veterans and persons with disabilities find jobs.
Hire Heroes USA – A resource that helps U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses find new careers.
U.S. Department of Labor provides resources to help veterans, service members and military spouses reach their full potential in the workplace.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers resources to help veterans transition to a civilian career and match their skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.
