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Making the Most of a Job Fair
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Job Search and Job Fairs

Job Search and Job Fairs

The following web sites, provide a comprehensive list of possible sources to guide your job search as well as information about different employers profiles. This information will help you to make a clear decision about where you may want to work and assess the company of your choice. You can search for different employers in the state of Ohio and,  if relocating to another State, you can narrow down your search by U.S. regions. In addition, non-profit jobs, government jobs, and job data bases are presented. Finally, if  you are a graduate student who is searching for jobs outside academia, you may benefit from these web sites as well.

Entry Level Positions

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Job Opportunities 

AfterCollege

 

Headhunter.net

AfterCollege™ is a network for college students and recent grads who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities.

Provides you with the tools necessary to run an efficient and effective job search

 

Monstertrak.com Regarded as the official site for The Ohio State University OSU students. When employers contact OSU about recruiting students, they are encouraged to post  their vacancies at this site. Includes listings for full-time, internships, co-op, and part-time positions. Requires a password to access if not using OSU's internet service. Please call us at 688-3898 to get the password.
Career One Stop By some estimates this is the largest job site. AJB is maintained by the US Labor Department and state employment agencies and boasts 600,000 job openings offered by 9,500 employers and recruiting firms. Also includes links to 1000 plus employer Web sites and 450 other job banks.
Best Jobs USA List of jobs in the US by states targeting a wide variety of work industries.
Career Paradise List more than 20 links to career related sites with tips for effective job search and job openings.
Jobs openings in Education Lists job openings in education.
SchoolSTAFF.com Helps educators and future educators to find jobs in education and summer employment.
Career Exposure Search by industry categories (Financial Services, High Tech, Manufacturing, Services, Retailing, Transportation, Energy, Miscellaneous, International) to link 1000's of corporate homepages featuring job postings and company information.
Job Web Search for employers by entering your search in the "employer database". Features informative profiles, many of which link to company sites where job postings can be found. Also allows the user to search for job fairs by state.
Job Search Engine This site searches the top USA and Canadian job boards in parallel time and provides a list of how many openings matching your query can be found at the other sites.
Cool Works Features postings of jobs that most would consider fun (e.g. video game tester, net surfer).
On Line Sports Center Includes job postings for almost any type of sport-related careers you can think of.
Sport Related Jobs The information compiled by OSU Sport and Leisure Studies Department provides an overview of the websites useful for a search for a job or internship. There are three tables: Sport Studies Internet Resources, Career Resources, and Other Interests.
Jobs by Regions
Career One Stop Allows to search for jobs not only by states but also by specific cities, giving a comprehensive state profile and employers links.
Career Magazine's Recruiter List Select Recruiter Directory for listings of employment recruiters by occupational fields and state.
Jobs in the State of Ohio
State of Ohio job postings Lists jobs and paid internships with state agencies. Also includes information about civil exam procedures.
Columbus Jobs Features links to local job search resources (e.g. Columbus Dispatch classified ads) along with information about the city's largest employers.
Ohio Department of Education Provides information about licensure requirements and job openings at Ohio Schools.
Developing Your Own Small Business
The Small Business Administration Features information about the financing, training, and advocacy resources available through each of the SBA state programs. Selected local SBA to find out about services available at the Columbus or Cleveland locations.
Working Solo Provides tips setting up a home-based business, as well as general small business advice (e.g. planning new business, testing business ideas.
Score Service Corps of Retired Executives, includes their seminar calendar and an e-mail link for free business counseling. Select "find score" to obtain information about score's Columbus chapter.
Entrepreneur Magazine On-line Presents general small business advice.
Non-Profit Jobs
Non-profit Career Center Lists non-profit jobs.
Good Works A national directory of social change organizations and is the first directory to present alternatives to traditional corporate employment. This directory, now in its fifth edition, lists the aims and projects of over 1000 organizations and provides background information on contacts, starting salaries and benefits, types of staff openings, available internships, annual budget and funding sources, and the application process. It also profiles individuals who are building public interest careers.
Community Career Center Lists non-profit jobs.
FirstLink Can connect you to volunteer opportunities in Columbus, and surrounding areas that suit your skills.
Volunteer Match A database that connects people with volunteer opportunities throughout geographic regions.
Philanthropy News Network Click on "career center" to search for jobs.
Government Jobs
US Federal Jobs Updated daily. Comprehensive listing of vacancies with the Federal Government. Includes clear application directions and an online application feature.
The State and Local Government Job Net Sponsored by the Local Government Institute (LGI), it is the leading online source of job resources available in state and local government nationally.
Job Databases
Job Databases by Professional Societies and Other Institutions Provides a list of job databases maintained by professional societies, research institutions, government agencies, and other non-profits.

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