Online Resources

Career Studio Handouts

• Researching Occupations
• Conducting an Informational Interview
• Job & Internship Search Tips
• Writing a Resume
• Resume Guide (with samples)
• Writing a Cover Letter
• Writing a Reference List
• Preparing for an Interview
• Common Interview Questions
• Writing a Thank You Letter
• Researching Graduate School
• Applying to Graduate School
• Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
• Managing Downsizing and Lay Offs

Occupational Research

• Interest Profiler - Identify and research careers that match your interests with this free inventory
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - View career and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• O*NET Online - View career and employment data from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Ignite: The Alverno Mentor Network - Connect with Alverno alums for informational interviews & job shadows

Job and Internship Search

• Handshake - View jobs, internships, and upcoming career events on the leading platform for college recruiting
• BigShoesNetwork.com - Jobs and internships in advertising, communication, marketing, and PR
• Career OneStop  - Job search and training advice
• CarouselExpo.com  - Directory of job fairs and other hiring events in the United States
• Encore Careers - Tips on choosing a new career direction after 50
• Glassdoor - A free inside look at over 28,000 companies
• Idealist.org - The nation's #1 site for non-profit jobs and volunteer opportunities
• Indeed.com - The #1 job site in the world to search for jobs and research companies
• Inroads.org - Paid summer internship program in business and industry for minority students  
• HACU National Internship Program - Internship opportunities with with government and corporate sector
• JobsThatHelp.com - Internships and jobs in the Wisconsin nonprofit sector
• LinkedIn Learning for Students - Learn how to build a profile, network, apply for jobs, & connect with recruiters
• LinkedIn Learning for Job Seekers - Learn how to build a profile, network, apply for jobs, & connect with recruiters
• MilwaukeeJobs.com - Find jobs in and around Milwaukee, and identify local employers by industry
• MilwaukeeJobs.com Job Search Tools - Advice on job search, resume writing, networking and interviewing
• NursingJobs.org - Resource for Wisconsin nursing jobs and news
• Payscale.com - Research your market value to evaluate salary offers
• Salary Paycheck Calculator - Calculate the post-tax, take-home pay for different salaries
• Science Jobs - Biology, chemistry, and other science-related jobs
• Veteran and Military Transition Center - Employment help after military service
• The Washington Center - Internships in Washington D.C. for students of all majors
• WECAN - Teaching and support staff jobs in Wisconsin schools
• WI DPI - Teaching, Administrator and Counselor jobs with Wisconsin DPI

Government Employment & Internships

• AmeriCorp - National service opportunities
• CPOL - Civilian job opportunities with the Army
• Go Government - Resources on how to find and apply for federal government jobs
• Pathways - Federal jobs & internships for students and recent grads
• USAJOBS - Official job site of U.S. Federal Government
• Wisc.Jobs - Official employment site of the State of WI

Graduate School Information

• Peterson's Directory of Graduate School Programs
• Princeton Review Grad School Directory
• GRE (most common entrance exam for grad school) 
• Tips for Writing Personal Statements
• Tips for Writing Personal Statements (Video)

International Jobs & Service

• Council on International Educational Exchange (Study abroad, teach abroad)
• Peace Corps (Live and work in developing countries)
• World Teach (Teach in developing countries)

Volunteer Opportunities

• United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County (view volunteer opportunities at most Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha nonprofits)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Junior Achievement
• Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services

Disability Related Employment Resources

• Ability Jobs and Resumes
• Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment
• Federal Jobs Net/Disabled Hiring Programs
• Getting Hired
• Job Accommodation Network
• The Riley Guide
• Social Security Redbook on Work Incentives
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development