Job Search Resources

Handshake

Handshake allows you to search for campus employment, full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships. Get connected to thousands of employers.

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DISCLAIMER

Northwestern College (NWC) does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. NWC explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. NWC is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment without limitation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position.

Christian-Ministry Resources

Christian/Ministry Resource Links

Title	Description
Christianjobs.com	Christian employment with businesses, organizations and nonprofits
Christian Placements	Connects Christian ministries and businesses and prospective staff members. Church jobs for pastor and ministry employment
Educational Services International	This is a resource for those who want to minister as they teach.
Kingdom Careers	This is a resource for career seekers in churches, Christian radio, etc.
Youth Specilties	A resource for those who want to work with youth.
Christian Career Center	This is a Christian resource career center.
Career Shift	Search, select and store job listings from all job boards and all company job postings. Get up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses, for millions of companies. Access in-depth information about contacts and companies posting jobs. Record, save and store your correspondence history records automatically. Create personal marketing campaigns, including unlimited resumes and cover letters easily, and save them to access, print or e-mail. Manage your confidential CareerShift account securely from any computer 24/7, to update & maintain your organized and recorded job search. SIGN UP NOW to begin moving your career forward.
Ministry Source	Churches, ministries and even Christian businesses are looking for gifted, passionate followers of Jesus Christ to fill a wide variety of positions. Check out our job board for the latest openings.
Youth Ministry Jobs

Teaching Resources

Search By State

Click on the links below to search each state's teaching positions.

Title	Description
IOWA Education Jobs (Teachiowa.gov)	Every IA public school district is required to advertise their vacancies on this website (New, Fall 2013)
Iowa Regional Education Applicant & Placement Program	Search for jobs in Iowa and fill online applications acceptable at many schools in IA through this site.
Minnesota Association of School Administrators	Search for teaching jobs in Minnesota.
Minnesota Postings from St. Cloud State	More MN Postings here! (Hint...view the opening, but go to the school's website to find application info)
Teach in Nebraska	Find teaching opportunities available in Nebraska.
South Dakota Positions	Sign up on this site to receive education job postings from the State of South Dakota.
U.S. Regional Education Applicant Placement	REAP allows you to search for teaching jobs by state and fill out an application online.
State Job Links for Teaching

Christian Job School Postings

Title	Description
Christian Schools International	This website lets you search for positions in Christian schools around the globe.
Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI)

Teaching Jobs Search Links

Title	Description
Career Shift	Create an account using your NWC email. Search for jobs/save job postings/upload files and more!
Teachers-Teachers	Education's premier recruitment center, is another place to search for teaching jobs nationally.
NW's Job Posting Website (HANDSHAKE)	Don't forget to check our HANDSHAKE-NW's job posting website. Any job we get informed about will get posted here!(You can also upload your letters of references to save them on this online site!)
Mission: Teach	Get connected to opportunities in over 100 countries
WorldTeach	Teach Abroad-Summer or School Year--Volunteer teachers that get paid a stipend and insurance
ESL jobs	Find ESL jobs by location
U.S. Department of Defense	Interested in teaching at one of the U.S. Military-based schools? Find out how to apply here.

Other Pertinent Info

Title	Description
Teacher Loan Forgiveness	Search the Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory of public and private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools to see if the school you teach at qualifies you fro the Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Department of Education	This website gives valuable information regarding each state's teaching requirements.

General Job Search Links

General Online Job Search Sites

Title	Description
The Best Job Sites - Reviews	Most of us have searched for jobs online. That’s where the postings are, right? Yes, but that’s not where the hiring is done. According to the experts we talked to, the best job sites will have fresh, frequent, and relevant unique posts, as well as a scraping algorithm that helps aggregate posts from other places on the web.
CareerOneStop - Pathway to Career Success	A one stop shop for a wide variety of career resources.
Career Athletes	This is a new job board focused solely on uniting graduating and former collegiate athletes with employers.
Career Builder	Career Builder has jobs selected from 45 U.S. newspapers and over 100 occupations.
CareerJet	An employment search engine for the United States. It allows you to search a growing selection of jobs listed on company sites as well as jobsites in one go saving you the trouble of having to go to each site individually.
Careerlink	A Web site of the Applied Information Management (AIM) Institute, is the best employment Web site for Nebraska career opportunities.
CareerMatch	A comprehensive resource with multiple guides on how to research an organization, interview, network and much more. How To Research A Company Knowing how to research a company to prepare for a job interview is a no-brainer, right? It may shock you to know that not all candidates take the time to research the companies they hope to work for. What’s not shocking is that failing to do so can cost even a great candidate a job offer. Thankfully, learning how to research a company doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Particularly if you know exactly where to look for the most vital information. Table of Contents Why is researching a company a good idea? What should you learn about the company BEFORE the interview?
CollegeGrad	This resource focuses on recent college graduates entering the workforce.
CoolJobs	Searches full-time as well as seasonal job opportunities.
Help Wanted	For both job seekers and recruiters, posts résumés for an online candidate match-up.
InDeed	A comprehensive search engine for jobs. It is a tool for job seekers, and is completely free. In one search, Indeed instant access to millions of jobs and internships from sources such as Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder, It draws from thousands of other sources as well, including small industry-specific job boards, local newspapers and associations.
Glassdoor	Search the latest jobs — millions of active jobs, including salaries, reviews, and more posted by employees on the inside
Riley Guide	This is a resource full of job search and career information.
The New Social Worker	A useful resource for social work majors!
Social Work Job Bank	An online social work job database.
Salary Info Search	You can research salary amounts for various positions in all parts of the country.
Simplyhired	A job search tailored for you Simply Hired helps millions of people find great jobs and love what they do every day.
Neuvoo	Search engine for positions, salary, and salary calsulator
Christian Employment	Since 1986 Christian Employment Resource (CER) has been a resource for Christians either unemployed or seeking a career transition. We welcome you to review our site with its numerous jobs, resources, counseling avenues and support groups. Updates are added frequently. Be sure to check the site every other day for new arrivals!
Zip Recruiter	Zip Recruiter helps college students find the best internships/summer jobs available as well as an array of Job Search Tips.

CareerShift

careershift

Title	Description
Job Hunting and Career Management Solutions	Welcome Northwestern College Students Search, select and store job listings from all job boards and all company job postings. Get up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses, for millions of companies. Access in-depth information about contacts and companies posting jobs. Record, save and store your correspondence history records automatically. Create personal marketing campaigns, including unlimited resumes and cover letters easily, and save them to access, print or e-mail. Manage your confidential CareerShift account securely from any computer 24/7, to update & maintain your organized and recorded job search. SIGN UP NOW to begin moving your career forward.

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Description

Job Hunting and Career Management Solutions

Welcome Northwestern College Students

Search, select and store job listings from all job boards and all company job postings.
Get up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses, for millions of companies.
Access in-depth information about contacts and companies posting jobs.
Record, save and store your correspondence history records automatically.
Create personal marketing campaigns, including unlimited resumes and cover letters easily, and save them to access, print or e-mail.
Manage your confidential CareerShift account securely from any computer 24/7, to update & maintain your organized and recorded job search.

Government Resource Information

Government Links

Title	Description
USA Jobs	Finds an assortment of government jobs across the U.S. in various levels (students and recent grads)
GovtJob.net	Established in 1996, GovtJob.Net began as the Local Government Job Net, and was pointed to the Local Government Institute's main website. In May of 2000, GovtJob.Net was launched as a separate site under the continued sponsorship of the Local Government Institute. GovtJob.Net has become a leading national resource for state and local government employment opportunities and information.
Forensic Science Jobs	American Academy of Forensic Science Job Openings
State of Iowa Career Pages	The State of Iowa Career Pages

Non-Profit Job Search Links

Links to resources to assist in you job search with non-profit organizations

Title	Description
Network for Good	Looking to find or fill a job in the nonprofit sector? Network for Good's partner Jobs for Change is the leading website for nonprofits jobs.
The NonProfit Jobs Cooperative	The Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative is a collaboration of nonprofit management centers from across the United States. Our goal is to provide a one-stop source for job seekers to search for nonprofit jobs, and for employers to easily publish job opportunities within specific regions.
The Nonprofit Times	The NonProfit Times Career Center is the place to find a wide variety of positions that encompass the diverse fields of the nonprofit sector.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy	The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the No. 1 news source, in print and online, for nonprofit leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise. For more than 20 years, The Chronicle has been connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas.
Idealist.org	Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
Career Builder	Career Builder has jobs selected from 45 U.S. newspapers and over 100 occupations.
Nonprofitjobs.org	Welcome to the Nonprofitjobs, an on-line gathering place where not-for-profit employers and management personnel can meet one another. By posting a job opportunity or candidate credentials with Nonprofitjobs, you can link with thousands of Internet users who may bring new opportunity to your organization or to your career.
Bridgestar	Bridgestar (www.bridgestar.org), an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, provides a nonprofit management job board, content, and tools designed to help nonprofit organizations build strong leadership teams and individuals pursue career paths as nonprofit leaders.
Council on Foundations	We strive to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of the philanthropic sector while providing our members with the services and support they need to advance the common good.
Nonprofit Career Network	Nonprofit Career Network has been created to fill the needs of the nonprofit sector. Whether you are a job seeker looking for employment opportunities within a nonprofit organization, or you are a nonprofit organization seeking qualified candidates to fill job openings, our complete one-stop resource center will assist you.
Public Service Careers	PublicServiceCareers.org is your source for professional jobs in the new public sector - government, nonprofits and NGO's, consulting, and academia - and for advice and information about public service careers.

Use Social Networking to Find a Job

Social Network Resource

Use social networking to find a job...

Title	Description
Craigslist	Yes...there are some good jobs posted out there on Craigslist! Of course you want to exercise good judgement as you peruse the listings.
LinkedIn - Jobs	Excellent resource for utilizing a worldwide network to find a job.
LinkedIn - Salary	Negotiate your salary knowing you have the most up-to-date information

Job Search

20 Avoidable Job Search Mistakes

Not using a professional email address
Jumping into the fire without your fire proof undies - Don't start your search with out a plan or much thought as to where you want to go and how you plan to get there.
Not checking yourself in the mirror before walking into an interview
Falling into the "black hole" - The internet is a great resource, but remember to use personal touch
Being forgetful - If you use a cover letter template, don't forget to change the specifics
Going to networking events, but not really networking - Real networking is building mutually beneficial relationships
Omitting a signature block in your email - A signature block is a prefect place to give a brief 20-word teaser and include a link to your online resume/portfolio
Casting your net too widely
Not paying attention
Overlooking the interviewing "gimme" questions - Prepare answers to the basic interview questions like "Tell me about yourself." or What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
Not joining your local Chamber of Commerce
Having grammar or spelling errors on your résumé or cover letter
Not being mindful of social medial presence - Clean-up your profile on social media if there are inappropriate pictures or posts
Trying to turn an informational interview into a job interview
Not having a LinkedIn profile - Many employers and HR professionals use LinkedIn
Failing to research the company
Not following up after applying for the job
Not following up after the interview - At the very least you need to send a thank you card
Failing to ask questions at the interview
Relying on a single job-hunt strategy

International Student Job Search Aides

For the graduating International Students who are job searching in the U.S. these sites may be beneficial:

https://www.optnation.com/blog/companies-that-hire-international-students-opt/

https://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/2018-H1B-Visa-Sponsor.aspx

Teaching Jobs Links-50 States

Teaching Jobs Links by State

https://education.uky.edu/k12-employment-opportunities-by-state/

Click here to pull up a website with Teaching Job Links for all 50 States.

Free Resource

UptoWork

UptoWork is a free resource that offers multiple useful resources from resume writing to job search to interviewing. It is definitely worth checking out!

Flip through this handy book to answer Job Search Questions

Green and Environmental Jobs

Green Jobs

Title	Description
The Green Careers Guide	The world is transforming. Why not join the fastest growing job arena in the world? Green career employment is expected to be a $1.5 Trillion Industry.
Green Jobs Network	Green Jobs Network empowers people seeking careers in sustainability and environmental responsibility to find jobs, career resources, and build their professional network.
Green Dream Jobs	Your home for green jobs: renewable and clean energy jobs (solar, wind jobs), green building jobs, organic jobs, and all environmental and sustainable jobs.
GreenBiz	Find the sustainability professional and green-collar job that's right for you. GreenBiz.com's green jobs and career center has jobs in solar and renewable energy, cleantech, green building, sustainable businesses and socially responsible organizations, and more.
Green Rankings - Newsweek	Newsweek’s Green Rankings, 2014 is a data-driven assessment of the largest companies in the U.S. and in the world. Our goal was to cut through the green chatter and quantify the actual environmental footprints, policies, and reputations of these big businesses.
Environmental Protection Agency	Every day is Earth Day at EPA -- join us in protecting the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career. We share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA.
The Green Job Board	The Green Job Board is a leading job board for environmental and sustainability careers

Valuable Tips

Valuable Career Tips

Unemployed? Here are 5 things you should be doing:

Volunteer - Volunteering can increase your chances of being hired if you’re strategic about it
Keep your skills current - If you lack a skill commonly required for jobs you’re seeking, spend time each day building that skill.
Network - There are two parts to networking: reconnecting with your old contacts and forming new ones.
Freelance - Freelancing is a great way to boost your skills, resume, portfolio, professional network, income, and confidence.
Build an online presence - Start a blog, spruce up your social network profiles, create an online portfolio to showcase your work.

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