Job Search Preparation

Whether you are seeking your first on-campus job or looking for full-time employment after graduation, the following services may be helpful for you.

Job Search Strategy Sessions

Career Services staff members are available to meet with you to plan your search for a job or internship. Call or stop by to schedule an appointment to have your resume reviewed and learn what particular resources will be helpful for your job search.

Job Search Guides

Career Services has prepared the guides below to help you with your search. Please check back as the following guides will be available to download soon:

• Resume Writing
• Job Search Correspondence (Cover Letters)
• Interviewing
• Job Search Strategies
• Job Search for International Students
• Job Fairs
• Taking Time Off

Helpful Websites

Check out these websites for help with your job search research and preparation.

Employer Research

• University of Bridgeport Magnus Wahlstrom Library -- The library has access to a variety of business databases that will help you identify and research target organizations.
• Yahoo! Finance -- A great general business site for information on a variety of industries.
• About.com -- Search by industry or by geographic area to find out what organizations are out there.

Job Search Guides

• Jobweb -- Career development and job search advice for new college graduates.
• Collegegrad.com -- Job seeker tools and resources for upcoming and new college graduates.