Searching for a job can be a time-consuming process. Before you begin applying, you need to have an idea about what you are looking for. You must know your yourself - your skills, interests and abilities and how you would like to use them in a career. You also should conduct research on employers and the career fields that interest you. There are many ways to identify job opportunities and we encourage you to use more than one approach to locate opportunities that fit your needs. The articles, handouts and websites listed below will help you get started.
The resources below are a starting point for learning more about various companies. In addition to making use of the Internet to do research, we encourage you to talk to people in the fields you are interested in to learn more about specific organizations.
ReferenceUSA (off-campus users need to log in with TU NetID and password)
Job Search Websites
There are many job search Web sites available to you. Here are a few to get you started. For resources specific to your major, see the related websites page. Please exercise caution and common sense when searching online. Review these tips on avoiding job scams.
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Career Center Resource Library. Drop by the Career Center between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. to browse through them in person.
The Career Center
7800 York Road Building, Suite 206 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Express Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m. (No appointment needed for 15-minute consultation)