Settle in and browse...the Resource Library of JobCenter

Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:31 by gmiller

Every week, the Office of Career Services sends out a “This Week at Career Services” email to notify students of upcoming programs, workshops, and deadlines, along with offering a brief spotlight on one of our resources.  Also included is a list of a few of the jobs and internships that were posted in JobCenter the week prior.  The email serves as a constantly updated snapshot of the services available to students; if it were to include everything new and beneficial, it would be much too large for the average inbox!

This week’s blog is meant to call your attention to a section of JobCenter that offers oodles of information on companies, internship, research, or job opportunities, and graduate schools or unique opportunities.  This is only naming a few of the 30+ folders in your Resource Library – a constantly updated electronic filing system of countless resources that should be added to your career planning tool box.

Did you know….

  • The Employer folder offers over 35 sub-folders about industries and/or companies?  There is information ranging from Accounting firms to GREEN jobs to state and federal government opportunities and resources for candidates.
  • There is an Internships / Research / Shadowing folder that includes links to current and annual programs and opportunities at places such as Pfizer, Disney, The Kennedy Center, etc.  I stopped counting at 50 sub-folders, all of which offer students great resources and ideas on identifying potential opportunities of interest.
  • A Unique Opportunities folder includes information on…you guessed it, opportunities that are unique.  AmeriCorps/Vista, Peace Corps, and Teach for America;  English Nanny & Governess School; a Leadership Pennsylvania Summer Institute, and more can be found here.

These are just three of the folders found in the Resource Library, accessible through the left hand navigation column in your JobCenter account.  Take some time today to turn on your computer, settle in, and browse!

A snapshot of current folders: 

Categories:   Career Planning | Career Research | General Info | Graduate School | Hidden Gems | Internships | Job Center | Job Search
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Spend your Spring Break exploring...

Wednesday, 9 March 2011 10:04 by givler

...some of our resources! 

CSO, the company that powers JOB CENTER, is excited to announce a new partnership with Indeed.com! Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 40 million unique visitors and 1 billion job searches per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 24 languages, covering 94% of global GDP. This partnership enables a brand new job stream to come to LVC students directly through the Jobs & Internships tab in JOB CENTER.

Get started using Indeed today by logging in to your JOB CENTER account (select Jobs & Internships tab).  If you have not already done so, sign on while in your account to access two additional new partnerships – Internships.com and CareerRookie.com. – made available in December 2010. And, as always, don’t forget to check out the more “local” postings we receive for jobs and internships.

Other sources to which Career Services subscribes that may help you uncover job leads include:


The FREE Job Choices 2011 magazines, located by the stairwell in Mund College Center, are a great resource to use when thinking about all the varying aspects associated with conducting a successful job search.  In addition, take a look at the many articles JobWeb.com has on these topics. As always, you are welcome to make an appointment to discuss with us what you’ve learned from these resources or receive additional help in using them.
Categories:   Career Planning | General Info | Job Center | Job Search | Career Research
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Hidden Gems in Career Services - the Resource Library

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 11:06 by givler
Have you Encountered the Resource Library?

Go to JOB CENTER for this.  Look in JOB CENTER for that.  We send you to your JOB CENTER account to do many things, but unless you spend a little more than the 10 seconds it takes to register for a workshop, sign-up for an interview, or look at a job posting, you may overlook some very important career information tucked away in JOB CENTER’s Resource Library! 

Let’s take a look at the contents of a few of the Library’s folders.
  • Cover Letters and Other Types of Correspondence and Resume Writing. Did you know you can find templates and examples of resumes and cover letters to help you create one of your own?
  • Conducting Your Job Search.  Here you will find help for marketing yourself in the best possible way.  There are tips on the best attire for making a good impression, suggestions on e-mail etiquette, best practices for navigating career fairs and the on-line application process. You will find a special section on marketing your liberal arts skills (there is also a liberal arts skills folder in the Resource Library), as well as your co-curricular experiences.  Check out some information about your rights and responsibilities as a job seeker while you are in this folder.
  • Internships / Research. In addition to the internship postings found in the Jobs & Internships tab, there are many other opportunities for obtaining valuable career experience. Would you like to discover, for example, what’s available at The Kennedy Center or The Metropolitan Museum of Art?  Or, perhaps you are more interested in opportunities with The Center for Reproductive Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic or with Dow AgroSciences?  The International Radio and Television Foundation Society or Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development?
  • Unique Opportunities.  Would you be interested in backpacking with a purpose?  If so, Operation Groundswell summer programs around the world may be just what you are seeking.  Or, are you looking to combine service and community living with your full-time job?  Take a look at what Sycamore House offers.
  • Salary Information. The NACE Salary Calculator Center is an easy-to-use compensation data resource. Access data for more than 1,000 occupations in 560 regions of the United States. Salary survey data sets are updated monthly.
There is plenty more to discover in the folders of the Resource Library.  Make it a practice to check it out regularly.
Categories:   General Info | Job Center | Hidden Gems
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Finding Job & Internship Leads

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 08:58 by givler

Did you know?

  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a pollution prevention internship program for upper-level university students….
  • The University of Georgia offers a one-year internship in its Marine Education Center and Aquarium in Savannah, GA….
  • The Catalina Island Conservancy, a small nonprofit dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the island, has a hands-on internship program for those with bachelor degrees….
  • The Environmental law Institute in Washington, D.C. has an intern tasked with researching aspects of natural resource protection and pollution protection open to students who have completed at least their freshman year of college….
  • The Florida Department of Environmental protection offers specialized internships in environmental resources, watershed management and planning, waste management, water facilities and administration/technical services…

I found this information on April 12 on the home page of Career Insider (recent articles section).  You will find Career Insider offers even more, including an online career library featuring downloadable career guides, employer profiles, discussion boards, industry blogs, news covering the latest trends and issues, green programs, etc.

“I never knew we had access to such a resource,” you say.  These resources are not “hidden,” but you may miss them if you don’t spend a little time looking around on the Resources for Students page of the Career Services website.  Additional resources for finding employment/internships can be found there including:

  • Current Jobs for Graduates:  This job vacancy bulletin largely features entry-level opportunities. There are seven electronic publications including: Current Jobs in Liberal Arts; Writing, Editing & Communications; Management & Business; Education; International; Art; Performing Arts. 
  • Internships USA: This site provides information on more than 2800 organizations offering internships to students. Opportunities exist in community & social services, international affairs, women’s rights, media, sports, environment, state parks, law & public policy, resorts, Congress, human rights, history, advertising, etc.
  • JOB CENTER: Hopefully you are already aware of this resource, but if not, I encourage you to log into your account today to check out the jobs and internships posted there.  To view all current listings, simply choose the Search button.  All jobs/internships are listed in reverse chronological order, beginning with most recent postings. 

Search away………………….

Categories:   Job Center | Job Search
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Career Connections

Wednesday, 2 December 2009 15:52 by gmiller
Networking is one of the most important aspects to getting a job, making the phrase “it’s not what you know, but who you know that matters” ring true.  Whether you are a freshman student wanting to explore majors, a sophomore or junior hoping to learn about career options, or a senior beginning your job search-we have an excellent resource to help get you started.  Just log onto JOB CENTER and click on the Mentors (Career Connections) tab on the top navigation bar.

Career Connections is a program offered through a joint effort by Alumni Programs and Career Services.  Its purpose is to provide a resource to connect current students with LVC alumni to assist with career exploration and the job search process.  The database is comprised of over 400 volunteer mentors from different industries and is constantly growing-so continue checking through it!

How does it work? 
You can search for mentors by entering in keywords (if you type in your major, any mentor that has those keywords in their profile will come up), industry, job function, name, location, or extra-curricular activities.  Once you hit ’Search,’ a list of qualifying mentors appears that you can then sort by name, employer name, or industry.  Keep in mind that the more criteria you enter in, the smaller the list.  Keeping your search broad expands your options!

Click on the mentor name to see a full profile that the alumnus has filled out about themselves.  If that mentor looks interesting to you, click on the red ’Contact Mentor’ button on the left side of the screen.  This will allow you to access their contact information.  Note: Clicking on ’Contact Mentor’ does not mean you have emailed that person; doing so only gives you access to their email address and/or phone number so that you may then contact them.

We understand that it can be intimidating to contact someone for the first time to begin a professional relationship, so we’ve put together a brochure to assist you.  Inside you’ll find tips on networking appropriately, as well as a sample template of an email that you can follow when making your first connection.

It's a good idea to begin building your professional network early and to maintain it appropriately.  In addition to utilizing Career Connections, networking can be done through many different avenues, including friends, family, faculty, employers (past and present), organizations, and any others that you can come up with!  Next week I'll post about Informational Interviews and ways that you can use them while networking to your advantage in any stage of your career planning process. 
Categories:   Exploration | Job Center | Networking | Alumni Advice
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