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Career Center

Job Search Resources

The internet has become a fundamental part of the job search process. As a result finding a job has become easier and more difficult at the same time! The Career Center has developed the following resources to help you in your job search process. Use these resources as a place to start then schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor to talk more about your job search.

PEPPERDINE RESOURCES

On-campus interviews	Offered in the fall and spring. These are posted by employers throughout the semester, so check the career center website regularly for Calendar of Events
Management Leadership Training Programs	Many companies hire recent graduates for entry-level management positions in a variety of areas such as business, communications, and human resources. These are rotational programs in that they provide extensive training throughout the company for a period of 1-2 years. You will find internships too.
Career Fairs	Employers come to campus to recruit for internships (fall) and jobs (spring). The Career Center website allows you to register and to see a list of participating employers.
Employer Information Sessions	Employers often come to campus to set up information tables or host an information session. Go meet them! (dress professionally and bring a resume) Career Center Calendar of Events
Pepperdine Alumni Website	Job postings for Pepperdine Alum – login required
Internships	If it is not yet spring semester of senior year, consider doing an internship! Many internships can lead to full time employment.
Professors	Speak to your professors and let them know what you are looking for.
Career Coaching	This program takes place throughout the Fall semester and is intended to promote career development and to improve job search success. Selected participants are paired with mentors (business professionals in a variety of fields) based on shared interests. Click here to download the Application.
Resume Assistance	The Career Center can help with creating or strengthening your resume. Target your resume to the job!
Mock Interviews	Prepare yourself for the big day by scheduling a mock interview with a Career Counselor. Each Fall we also host Mock Interview Days with employment recruiters—check back soon for Fall 2008 dates.

ADVERTISED AND HIDDEN JOB MARKET RESOURCES

Advertised resources include:

Job search websites

Click here to see our list of
general job search websites

Industry-specific job search websites

Click here to see
industry-specific job search websites

Tips for internet search

Use Keywords for the job search
Be focused: If you find something interesting, bookmark it.
Develop a Research Strategy
Decide in advance how much time you will spend.
Keep track of the information you find – bookmark relevant sites
Set goals. Be specific – I will research 2 companies in 1 hour.
Many companies request applicants to apply online

(see tips)

Classified ads

Newspapers (local and national), industry journals – Payson library or the public library can be of assistance with this.

Company websites

Companies post jobs on their websites – once on their website, search links such as: careers, jobs, employment, university relations, campus recruiting

(see next section:
Identify Potential Employers)

Professional association websites

Visit the website for the professional organization of your industry. For example:

SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management,
AMS – American Mathematical Society

Google.com

Not finding what you want?
Try www.Google.com

Almost any topic you are researching can be found through this web browser

Are you looking for jobs in a specific city?

à Type “jobs in century city”

Are you looking for jobs in political risk?

à Type “jobs in political risk”

A note about privacy and online job search

The Riley Guide:
see Privacy And Other Online Issues

A note about Craigslist

Share personal information with CAUTION!

Hidden resources include:

Your network

Family, Friends, employers, professors, etc.

Identify and target potential employers

See details below

Recruiting/Employment Agencies

· General or industry specific

· When you search job websites and it appears that one “company” has lots of job postings, this may be a recruiter. Contact them directly.

Temporary Staffing Agencies

General or industry specific

See our Temporary Jobs Websites

IDENTIFY AND TARGET POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS:

Use the resources below to assist you in compiling a list of companies to target for your job search.
Choose one industry or one job title.
Once you have created your list, go to the company website and research jobs.
TARGET YOUR RESUME to the job.