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Career Services: Students and Alumni

Job Search:  Finding a Job

CareerLinkCareerLink is UHCL's resume database. Students who subscribe can upload their resumes, apply for jobs listed, participate in on-campus recruiting, review job listings and be available for employers searching for candidates.  Jobs posted with UHCL are also available in print in the Career Services Job Binders.
UHCL Job FairsCareer Services hosts two Teacher Job Fairs and the Gulf Coast Job Fair each year. Typically, one week before the Gulf Coast Job Fair, there are career-related events like speakers, resume reviews and interviewing techniques.
America's Job Bank A component of CareerOneStop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Information. Search government, industry and education jobs by industry, location or zip. Job listings include outside U.S.
Vault

Message Board - Interact with other Vault subscribers

> Job Search
> Internships
> Diversity
> Salaries and Compensation
> How's my Resume

Vault Guides - Scroll down and select one of the guides 
  • Internships
  • Schmoozing
  • International Careers
  • Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities
Career Links by College Major What Can I Do With A Major In... - University of North Carolina Wilmington
Major Resource Kits - University of Delaware
Match Major to Occupations - Florida State University
WetfeetSearch for Jobs
Job Search is powered by CareerBuilder. Job location, industry and keywords can be specified. 
 
  Career Advice

Diverse offering of videos, blog entries and articles, including who's hiring.
CollegeGrad.comList of projected entry level hires by company
Online CommunitiesSome online communities provide helpful information about local jobs and advice Linkedin.com
Users must create a profile before accessing the site.
Employment Scams Avoid employment scams by reading current advice from organizations listed by Google
Disability Resources for Texas
Extensive list of resources including job searchs
University of Maryland Links to career-related sites, some localized to Maryland, Delaware and Mid-Alantic region.   Career links specific to 
CareerInfoNet A component of CareerOneStop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career Tools > Career Resource Library > Scroll to near the bottom of the page.
Select one of the following from the field - Filter by Audience
  • English-Language Learner
  • Entry Level Opportunities
  • Federal Government Opportunities
  • Internships and Fellowships
  • Military
  • Nonprofit Opportunities
  • Part-Time & Seasonal Work
  • Self-Employment & Franchising
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Diversity Job Banks
CampusCareerCenter.comJob openings and employment information. Includes links for international students and diversity. You need to register but the service is free
CareerJournal.comThe Wall Street Journal's Executive Career site.
International Students and
Jobs Abroad
International Students Working in U.S. and U.S. Students Working Abroad
Links mostly derived from a UH page.
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The Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time!
by Michael Farr

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Networking for Job Search and Career Success
by L. Michelle Tullier

Best Career and Education Web Sites: A Quick Guide to Online Job Search
by Rachel Singer Gordon and Anne Wolfinger
See Chapter 4 - Finding and Applying for Job Openings.

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Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities
by Daniel J. Ryan

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Inside Secrets Of Finding A Teaching Job: The Most Effective Search Methods For Both New And Experienced Educators
by Jack Warner and Clyde Bryan with Diane Warner

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The Executive Job Search: A Comprehensive Handbook For Seasoned Professionals
by Orrin Wood (ebrary)

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Networking Works!: The WetFeet Insider Guide to Networking

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The Networking Survival Guide: Get the Success You Want by Tapping Into the People You Know
by Diane C. Darling

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Your 24/7 Online Job Search Guide
by Lamont Wood

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Guide to Internet Job Searching
by Margaret Riley Dikel and Frances E. Roehm
Solid offering of online job search including job banks, international jobs and diversity.

Houston and Texas Employment City of Houston Employment
Job postings for the city of Houston (government postings)
 
  Harris County Employment
Government job postings for Harris County, TX
 
  Houston Business Journal
Current information on Houston's business and economy
 
  Houston Chronicle Classifieds
Current job listings for Houston and the surrounding area
 
  HoustonJobs.com
Job listings, resource center, career fairs in the greater Houston area
 
  HoustonEmployment.com
Job listings from companies hiring in the Houston area
 
  Texas Education Agency Employment Information
Information about Texas teaching positions
 
  Texas WorkForce
    Broad listing of state job opportunities, legal information about employment and resouce links
NASPANASPA JobsLink National Association of Student Personnel Administrators job postings

 Date Updated: 23-MAR-2009
Free for UHCL Students      

eBooks, Vault and other resources listed are free for UHCL students unless otherwise stated.

Off-campus users will be asked for student ID.

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How to Work a Job Fair

Mon, Sep 21, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Resume/Cover Letter
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00 am - noon
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, SSCB 2306
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00 am - noon
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Interviewing and What Not to Wear
Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 am - noon
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, SSCB 2306
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 am - noon

Interviewing and Salary Negotiation
Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 am - noon

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