NETWORKING

Learn about careers and opportunities through networks of professional contacts, colleagues, family, friends, or anyone who might be in a position to identify internal openings. They may suggest other individuals for you to contact. Remember that when networking you are only asking for assistance in helping you to gain knowledge about openings and/or to obtain an interview.

Professional Organizations: Attend meetings to connect with people and learn about openings. Read journals, trade publications, and newsletters for job leads. Visit the Center for Career Development library for materials which identify associations in your areas of interest. (Most professional organizations have reduced dues for students.)

Internships: Beginning in your sophomore year, speak with professors and visit the Center for Career Development to identify internships that can help you network with professionals in a career you are considering to gain valuable experience. Internships may be part-time or seasonal and are offered for credit and/or salary.

Part-Time Jobs / Volunteer Work / Temporary Work: A variety of experiences will build a better résumé and will provide opportunities to connect with people who may be helpful to you in your job search. Also consider temporary work to acquire needed skills and experience and to make contact with employers.

IDENTIFYING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Center for Career Development Job Postings: The Center for Career Development receives listings for internships, full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs. They are posted daily on our Web site or in the appropriate binder.

On-Campus Recruitment: Attend an Interview Application Seminar to participate.

Annual Job and Internship Fair: The Fair, usually in late April, is a great opportunity for students to meet employers in a wide variety of fields to explore potential careers or learn of current jobs and internships. Come early and, if you have a résumé, bring plenty of copies.

Internet: Adelphi's Center for Career Development will soon invite employers in all fields to post their job vacancies on our Web site through PantherZone. Job seekers should also visit employers' Web sites to research organizations and identify career opportunities. For Internet addresses useful in the job search, see Internet Resources.

Employment Agencies: Employment agencies may be more effective for job seekers with specialized backgrounds that meet current market needs. For professional positions, the fee is frequently paid by the employer. Check with the Center for Career Development if you have questions about outside agencies and services.

Classified Ads: Read them regularly and respond to those of interest, but be aware that you will be competing with many job seekers. Some of these jobs may have been previously posted within the organization. Also note that most jobs are never advertised.