Search Strategies
The job or internship search is a process. At times, it can seem like a job itself. An effective search will integrate a variety of strategies.
Research Industry-Specific Search Strategies
Vault
Vault guides offer industry insights to help you narrow down your field of interest, which are accessible via your Handshake account.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Handbook is powered by the U.S. Department of Labor and can help you find career information on duties, education and training requirements, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
O*NET
O*NET helps you search specific job titles or search the system based on careers that have a bright outlook (lots of future job openings!) or jobs that match a certain skill set you want to use in the workforce.
Go Government
GoGovernment provides students with tips and resources for applying for internships and jobs with the Federal Government.
Where Can I Find Relevant Internship and Job Postings Listings?
Handshake is the Center’s primary online career management tool for University of Maryland students and alumni. Employers specifically seeking UMD students use Handshake to post full-time, part-time, and internship positions. You can search by industry, type of job, geographic location, major, and other criteria. You can even use the system to find current students, alumni, and employers who are willing to talk to you about that organization and the opportunities. Check out this intro on how to best use Handshake and complete your Handshake profile here.
Job boards are search engines that display job openings; organizations and recruiters use them to post open positions. Job seekers use them to find career and internship opportunities. You should use the Advance Search feature when possible, thereby narrowing or focusing your search for job postings within a defined time, e.g. Last Week, Last Month.
- Indeed.com - career and internship job board that offers application tips and company reviews
- Glassdoor - find jobs and take advantage of company information, reviews, and salary information
- Linkedin.com - find jobs and internships while also researching companies and connecting and networking with employers
- Non-profit: Idealist.org
- Federal: USAjobs.gov
- International: GoinGlobal
- Sports: Teamworkonline
- Interested in working with a specific company? Many companies will have their current openings listed right on their website for candidates to apply directly
- Check out relevant professional associations based on your intended career field.
- Conduct informational interviews with individuals in your intended career field to learn tips and tricks not found online. Enroll in our Informational Interviews online module for details on how to reach out, what to say, how to prepare, and more.
- Terrapins Connect - Connect with UMD Alum from around the world who have volunteered to share industry specific information, be a mentor, conduct resume reviews, among other things
- Check out all upcoming events in Handshake, including career fairs, networking opportunities, employer informational sessions, panels, other career exposure programs and more!
Career Resources Through UMD Colleges
- A. James Clark School of Engineering Career Services
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR)
- College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU)
- College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) - The Feller Center
- College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS)
- College of Education
- College of Information Studies
- Philip Merrill College of Journalism
- Robert H. Smith School of Business Career Services
- School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
- School of Public Health (SPH)
- School of Public Policy Career Services
- The Graduate School
Identity-Based Considerations
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