Career Services
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Online Resources

Job Search Resources

There are many online employment websites. The more you diversify your job search, the more likely you are to find opportunities that suit your interests. You may also utilize job alerts to keep up-to-date with employment and career trends.

  • Handshake: Job and internship postings specifically for the Montclair State University community!
  • Idealist.org: Jobs and internships for those who want to make the world a better place.
  • USAjobs.gov: Federal government’s official job listing with employment search, information center, veteran information and forms.
  • NJHire: New Jersey Department of Education’s free education recruitment website.
  • LiquidCompass: Healthcare jobs in hospitals/health systems with highlighted positions for new grads.
  • My Next Move (for veterans): Helps you find a civilian career similar to your military job.
  • LinkedIn Job Search Engine: Leverages the world’s largest professional network to connect you with opportunity. LinkedIn Jobs surfaces insights such as whom you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search.
    • LinkedIn ProFinder: LinkedIn’s new professional services marketplace that helps connect entrepreneurs and freelancers with real business projects.
    • LinkedIn Internships: Helpful internship finder that uses the power of LinkedIn to help you take the first step in your professional career.
  • Summer Jobs: Top resource for finding summer camp jobs, seasonal employment and careers with resorts, parks or hotels.

Company Research

Company research is not only critical to helping you succeed in an interview, but you may also uncover information that helps you make an informed decision as to whether your interests and values are compatible with the prospective employer’s mission and practices.

  • Linkedin allows you to learn about a company’s business, brand, products, services and job opportunities.
    • LinkedIn Alumni Tool allows you to explore what alumni are doing with their degrees, who they work for and the types of jobs they’ve had.
  • Glassdoor provides company reviews as well as reported salaries and benefits from current and former employees.
  • Buzzfile allows you to search for employers that are relevant to specific majors.

Salary Research

Salary sites are designed to help you learn about typical salaries based on location, industry, occupation, experience and education.  By researching salaries, you will be better prepared to negotiate an equitable compensation package.