Job Search
The best way to make sure you wind up with the job you want is to find out as much
as you can about the employment opportunities you're considering. It is also important
to come into the search with a resume and cover letter that accurately detail your
skills and experience in order to help you secure an interview. Review the Document
Library and additional resources to get started.
Learn how to search for jobs on Handshake
BE AWARE OF SCAM EMPLOYERS
It’s important to review all job announcements carefully, as scammers advertise jobs and internships where legitimate employers do — online, in newspapers, and even on TV and radio. Read the Federal Trade Commision's Consumer Advice on Job Scams to learn how to tell whether a job or internship lead may be a scam. Contact the CEO to discuss concerns about position announcements.
Searching for Remote Work
You may want to consider remote or freelance work as you begin your search. These resources will help you get started.
Getting Started
Search Sites
- Remote.co
Positions in marketing, writing, data entry, design and more. Click on the + sign to filter by entry level, freelance or part-time. - Remotive
Remote jobs in design, customer support, marketing/sales, product management and tech. - Fiverr
Freelance gigs in graphic design, video & animation, music & audio, business and more. - Hubstaff Talents
Freelance positions by skills, such as social media, writing, content creation, Excel and many more. - Upwork
Short or longer term projects in design/creative, writing, data science/analytics, and others.
Locating Job Openings
Entry Level
Job Search Sites
- Google for Jobs - Click the blue bar to access search filters
- Idealist
- Zip Recruiter
Specific Industries
Dance/Performance/Theater
Development/Fundraising:
Education
Federal Government:
- USAJobs - Learn more about Pathways for Recent Graduates
- Americorps
Media & Communications:
Museum/Historical Societies:
Non-Profit:
Research:
Researching Professional Opportunities
Useful Links
Check out the top 500 Entry Level Employers updated annually by CollegeGrad.com.
Check out Fortune Magazine's annual ranking of best companies.
Research hundreds of companies on Glassdoor to learn about the overall organization, average salaries, interview tips, and read anonymous employee reviews.
Learning how to Network
LinkedIn is a terrific resource for online, professional networking. It provides a great opportunity to connect with professionals in various different fields and levels. Sign up & create a profile to get started. LinkedIn Jobs can also be a useful tool to help you connect with employers that are looking for candidates that match your experience, jobs with your skill sets, and Goucher alumni working at those employers and in those jobs.
Preparing for Interviews
Although every job interview is different, there are some common elements that appear in most and some things you can do to prepare yourself for much of what your prospective employers might ask.
Negotiating Your Salary
One of the trickiest parts of any job interview is the salary discussion. The best way to prepare yourself to sail smoothly through it is to go in with a clear idea of what you want and what you can reasonably expect. The links below will give you an idea of what various kinds of organizations pay for various kinds of work, and you can always contact the CEO to refine your ideas, based on your experience, about how much money to request.
Useful Links
Search through hundreds of companies on Glassdoor to research salary information for specific positions.
LinkedIn Salary- See a detailed breakdown of salaries by job title and location.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Calculator Center is the hub for compensation data, with salary data for more than 500 occupations in 560 regions of the United States. Datasets are updated monthly to ensure consistently accurate data. Select the appropriate salary calculator to begin your compensation planning.
Salary Negotiation Guide (from NYU Wagner). This "how to" guide provides information about how to approach a successful salary negotiation process.
Salary Negotiation Scripts for Any Role. Basic steps to give you a good idea of what to expect when you’re going through the process of negotiating your salary.
Visit Salary.com to learn what employers are paying for jobs you're interested in.
Protecting Yourself from Employment/Internship Scams
Throughout the year the Career Education Office works to verify employment and internship opportunities for you in order to ensure that each opportunity we post is truthful and enhances your skills and experience. Every so often we locate a scam or are notified by another local college about a possible employment/internship scam. While the CEO will make every effort to ensure that employers and job postings are legitimate, the CEO is not responsible for the accuracy of employer and job information contained on Handshake. The providers of Handshake (NACE and Symplicity) and the CEO do not screen employers or job postings. The best way to protect yourself from an employment/internship scam is to practice vigilance before applying. For this reason we want to ensure that you are taking the measures necessary to identify scams before they become unfortunate situations.
Tips for Identifying Job/Internship Scams
- Research the company and job. Can you locate the company and does the job posting seem to fit? Is the contact information provided in the listing accurate to the main company information?
- The email address associated is not the same url associated with the company
- The posting focuses only on the benefits, not the actual requirements
- The employer asks you to deposit a check for them once you are hired (If the check turns out to be fake or bounces, you may be responsible for items deposited into or cashed against your accounts)
- The employer requires you to pay money up front or to use your bank account
- When you contact the employer/are hired, the job requirements aren't what was stated in the ad
- If it seems too good to be true, it just might be
- The article "ISO Conversation - Job Scams Explaned" from UT Dallas has great information about spotting job scams.
Protecting Yourself from Scams
- Bring the posting to the Career Education Office for review if you're uncertain
- Search for the email address/phone number/company online- does the company come up in your results? Is any of the information reported as a scam? Does the posting seem to fit with the companies mission?
- Do not provide any personal information unless you feel 100% comfortable with your employer
- Check their references just as they may ask to check yours - Ask to speak with current or previous employees
If you learn about an employment/internship scam please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu immediately. For more information on job scams or to report a job scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission.
If you find yourself victim to an employment/internship scam, please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu. View these resources on Fraud Victim 6 Step Recovery and Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for additional support.
Protecting Yourself from Scam Employers
Scammers advertise jobs where legitimate employers do — online, in newspapers, and
even on TV and radio. Learn how to tell whether a job lead may be a scam.
Disclaimer
The Career Education Office (CEO) at Goucher College abides by the principles set forth by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and expects that employers who use the Center's services will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. All employment listings on the CEO platform are posted at the sole discretion of the Career Education Office.
The CEO is not responsible for the content of any linked site; the CEO provides these links only as a convenience and assumes no liability for acts or omissions by third parties or for any material supplied by them. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization and reach out to the CEO if they have concerns or questions.