HIRE ME!- Job and Internship Searching

Can you believe it is already time for Fall Break? As the leaves begin to change into the beautiful colors of maroon and orange, you may be thinking about ways to change your career journey! As our office always says, “It’s not just about the job, it’s about the journey.” We are here to help you in the process of finding experience, and there are a variety of paths for you to take.

 So where do you start?

There is simply no “one way” of searching for a job or internship; but the key thing to know is to start early! The job and internship search can seem to be intimidating and difficult to approach. However, you have no need to worry because this is a process you can go through with our office.

You can begin by simply doing your research first. You want to have a focus and do research on how to get to where you want to be. Keep in mind that your search doesn’t have to be limited to just your major. Look at things beyond your major by talking to faculty in your department, alumni, or checking out the Post-Graduate Report of students in your college.

With your variety of options for experience, you want to be sure not to put all your eggs in one basket; this simply means that you don’t want to simply use one type of job search method. If you limit yourself to just one method, you are limiting your options. Below are a few of our resources you can use for job and internship searching.

Hokies4Hire

Hokies4Hire is a database that lets students search for co-ops, internships or full-time positions that have been posted by employers specifically looking to hire Hokies. The database also allows you to participate in the On Campus-Interviewing program, and post your resume to the online resume database.

http://www.career.vt.edu/job-search/H4H-OCI.html

CareerShift

A comprehensive online resource that allows you to bring everything together to search for jobs in once place and you can save your searches. Great for location specific or industry specific searches and you can find contacts at a particular organization.

http://career.vt.edu/job-search/search-tools/vt-exclusive/careershift.html

GoinGlobal

If you are looking to broaden your horizons overseas, this is a great place for you to start. This resource allows you to search for international job postings and tips on relocating to a new country, as well as over 40 major U.S. cities.

http://career.vt.edu/job-search/search-tools/vt-exclusive/goin-global.html

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a way for you to professionally connect with employers, alumni, and organizations. You can check out the jobs section, get connected, and learn more about the job and internship search.

http://career.vt.edu/job-search/presenting_yourself/online-identity.html

You are READY!

Visit Career and Professional Development sooner rather than later! We are excited for you to go through the process and would love to help you along the way. Visit our website for more tips, as well as to check out those awesome resources at: http://career.vt.edu/job-search.html. Enjoy the search process, because you never know where it is going to lead you. Good luck!