Career Resources on the Web
The Internet has a vast amount of career development and job search information. We have provided some of our favorite links, but we recommend using an Internet search engine to search for information within your specific field.
When conducting an Internet job search, you should focus your efforts on researching careers and networking with specific individuals. Below you will find our favorite web sites categorized by job search sites, employer research, career decision making, and networking.
JOB SEARCH SITES
GC's Career Connection for Students and Alumni
This site is the main communication tool the Career Center uses with students. On this site, we post all jobs that we receive from employers and maintain our calendar of events. You can also access jobs posted through Internships.com, Career Builder, and JuJu Job Aggregator via Career Connection. As a registered user, you receive important e-mails from our staff about employers visiting campus.
The Georgia Internship Network (G.A.I.N.)
As a Georgia College student, you have access to the Georgia Internship Network. Through G.A.I.N., select schools from the University System of Georgia share internship information that our students can access. If you upload a resume to G.A.I.N., please make sure you have met with someone in the Career Center and that your resume is also in Career Connection.
SimplyHired
Use this tool to pull jobs from company web sites based on your search criteria.
Gettinghired.com
Careers and community for talented people with disabilities.
Education Jobs
http://www.teachgeorgia.org/
http://www.higheredjobs.com/
Government Jobs
Federal jobs
Georgia State Personnel Administration
Lists of government agencies
Makingthedifference.org
Industry Specific Jobs
Many professional associations and industry organizations host a job board through their web site. For fun, use a search engine to generate one that pertains to your field. We recommend a few of the following web sites but there are many more available to you through internet searches.
Science Careers
Public Relations Society of America
Society of Human Resource Management
Green Jobs
American Camping Association
American Association of Museums
Publishing Jobs
IT Jobs
Health Promotion Jobs
EMPLOYER RESEARCH
Collegegrad.com
This web site is focused on the entry-level job candidate and provides excellent resources for researching employers, participating in virtual career fairs, and learning about current recruiting and job searching trends.
Georgia Career Information System
GC students and alumni can access this system. E-mail us for the password.
Jobweb
Powered by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, this resource helps with researching employers and reviewing resume, cover letter and interviewing resources.
CAREER DECISION MAKING
Career Self-Assessment Resources
Counseling Services at GC offers career assessments through their office which are also reviewed by a licensed counselor. If you would like to take additional online assessments at your leisure, we recommend the following free resources.
Career Planning on GACollege411
Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) - Contact us for a password
Humantrics (version of the MBTI)
Monster Major to Career Converter
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, the OOH will demystify the world of work by providing you with accurate descriptions, salary information, and job growth projections for all industries and job titles in the United States.
Riley Guide
This resource is one of the most comprehensive lists of career development sites.
NACE Salary Guide
The National Association of Colleges and Employers offers the most accurate compensation data available.
Salary.com
Compare salary and benefit offers based on experience, job description and location.
NETWORKING
Chamber of Commerce
Is your job or internship search limited to a particular geographic location? Use your local Chamber of Commerce to determine what companies and organizations are in your area. Do a Google search or visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce web site to find one in your area.
Professional Organizations
If you have determined a specific field in which you want to work, research related professional associations. These web sites may provide job listings, but the organizations will also provide you with a specific way to network within your field. Many organizations also offer discounted student memberships. To locate an organization in your field, we recommend using Google to search "Your field name professional associations." You should also check with faculty, advisers, and the Career Center for ideas.
Social Networking Sites
By cleaning up your Facebook account and joining LinkedIn, you can make connections with employers as well as alumni who may be hiring in your field. The Career Center has groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also read our blog.
WORKING ABROAD
Many students consider teaching English abroad after graduation. If considering this option, review information provided by the U.S. Department of State in regards to the specific country you are considering. Research each opportunity carefully to verify. The following web sites can be useful:
Transitions Abroad: List of best web sites for teaching abroad
Dave's ESL Cafe
