Job Search
We know that thinking about your job search can be overwhelming. Don't despair! We're here to help. We suggest you begin by reading through our Job Search Guide and the other information on this page.
In our guide you'll find tips for how to find job openings, sell your liberal arts degree, research employers, prepare your references; use the Internet effectively, and evaluate job offers and salaries. A timeline and tracking form is included to keep you on task along with a list of on-line job search sites and off-line resources in our library.
Many employers begin hiring May graduates in the fall term so start EARLY in the first month of your senior year, and then break up the process into smaller, more manageable steps. Make an appointment to see one of our counselors. Getting support is important!
Guides
Job Search Guide
How to Work a Career Fair Guide
Late Start Senior Opportunities Search Tips
Late Start Summer Job or Internship Search Tips
Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree
Networking Guide
Job and Internship Websites and Postings
My TurtleSearch
Job & Internship Search Websites
Resources by Majors
JustJobs.com – Find all jobs locally or nationwide with one search
LatPro.com – Leading job board for Hispanics and bilinguals
DiversityJobs.com – Search engine with jobs from diversity-friendly employers
More Resources
Beloit College Library - Resources for Internships and Careers
Relocation Tools and Salary Surveys
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
International Student Career Guide
F-1: Employment
J-1: Employment
JOB OUTLOOK
Hiring Up 9.5 Percent This Year (October 7, 2011)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers surveys employers nationwide to find out about hiring trends and then puts that information in a report just for you. This report from the U.S. News and World Report provides some of the data from this year's survey results.
RELOCATION TOOLS AND SALARY SURVEYS
Since most of you will be relocating (again) upon graduation, it is important that you keep a few things in mind as you prepare. First, don't hesitate to connect with other alumni in your destination city. The College's Alumni Affairs & Parent Relations office puts together many alumni receptions and other events in cities around the world. You may also connect with alumni through Alumni Networking resources. Second, if you're considering job offers from employers in other cities, you'll need to know something about the cost of living in that city (housing etc.) in order to know if you're getting a fair deal. You'll also want to know the average starting salary for new grads in your field. Here are some helpful sites:
Economic Research Institute
http://www.erieri.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=CareerPlanning.StudentCOL
This is a helpful site for comparing a student's cost of living with the national average, or between two cities, particularly useful when planning out costs for graduate school.
HomeFair Salary Calculator
http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html?type=to
This site has many useful tools for relocating including city reports, tips and timelines for moving, help with finding housing, and a salary calculator so you can compare cost of living.
National Association of Colleges and Employers
http://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/NACE/salary-calculator-intro/
The NACE Job Seeker Salary Calculator for job seekers provides salary data to assist you with your salary search and career planning.