Student Life

Get your search on!

As you prepare for your job search, the following blueprint can help guide in this process:

1. Plan your Search

Create a timeline and target your job priorities, expectations, and dates
Create a focus as to the types of preferred organizations/industries, types of positions, and geographic preferences

2. Develop a list of organizations/positions that interest you

Contact faculty, Career Education Center (CEC) staff, family and friends, professional associations, LinkedIn and networked contacts, for recommendations
Use the following electronic job search sites and information as a resource for you (see links below)

3. Research, research, research!

Check out the paper resources in the Career Lending Library - Career Services Library Listing (PDF)
Use the following electronic job search sites and information as a resource for you - see sites listed below
Go to the organization's website for more information
Contact your professional networks for information and recommendations for your selected organizations/positions

4. Attend the Northland College Job and Internship Fair and other Career Fairs

Be prepared for the Northland College Job and Internship Fair which is always held on the 2^nd Thursday in February and is an outstanding venue for you to apply for a diverse variety of pre-professional experiences
Link to the Preparation is the Key for Success at Career Fairs (pdf)
Check out the online Job Fair Directory, which provides a comprehensive listing of all job fairs and open houses by state - www.carouselexpo.com

5. Apply for all positions that you've identified and then interview!

6. Additional Career Resources

O*NET Resource Center--Primary resource of national data on various occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook -- Produced by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics: Provides extensive information on occupations, working conditions, education/training, etc.
New Grad Life --Find free help on job search, resumes, interviews, with a great jobs board for new grads
JustJobs Academy--Great advice for new professionals and job opportunities for recent graduates

EnvironmentalJobs.com
www.environmentaljobs.com
Comprehensive listing of jobs in environmental fields
Green Career Central
www.greencareercentral.com
There is a membership fee but some areas are free; good tips for career direction
Green Job Spider
www.greenjobspider.com
Highly focused search engine that daily indexes green jobs from "pre-approved" (reputable) reliable sources
Job Seeker
www.jobseeker.com
FREE SUBSCRIPTION AS A NORTHLAND STUDENT; Go to Northland careers website and click on jobs database for login
Comprehensive listing of green, natural resources and environmental opportunities
Idealist.org
www.idealist.org
Site focuses on issues of interest to nonprofit organizations and job seekers; includes listings for green careers with not-for-profits
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
A business networking site with a variety of job openings, many associated with green careers
Nelson Institute Environmental Job Boards
http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/education/jobs/index.php
SimplyHired
www.simplyhired.com
A great job search site that provides a salary tool
Sustainable Business
www.sustainablebusiness.com
Global news and networking opportunities for sustainable businesses; link to Dreamjobs.com

General Job Search

Career Builder
www.careerbuilder.com
Utilize their search engine to customize position, and geographic location
Link Up - Job Search Engine
www.linkup.com
Indeed.com
www.indeed.com
Job search site that also offers a salary comparison tool
Job Monkey
www.jobmonkey.com
Utilizes a customizable search engine for position and geographic location
Monster
www.monster.com
The oldest and largest customizable search engine and jobs database
Teach.com
Search for teaching opportunities around the U.S.
http://teach.com/where
Urban Employ
http://www.urbanemploy.com/network/
Lists of job and internship positions in the largest cities of the U.S-many related to education, nonprofit work, and city governments

Governmental

Federal Government
www.usajobs.gov
Includes permanent, temporary and seasonal positions
State Government - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.wi.gov
Same as above
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
Same as above

Green, Sustainability, and Socially Responsible Careers