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
- 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
