Internship & Job Search

Career and Internship Services staff can assist you in preparing for an internship or job search and presenting yourself effectively as a candidate.

• "Checklist for Internship and Job Search Success" from the Career Handbook
• Resume and Cover Letter Critique Service
• Interviewing
• Job & Internship Fairs
• Internship & Job Listings
• "Asking for References & Letters of Recommendation" from the Career Handbook
• Student Reference Request Consent Sample Form from UMD HR

Top Skills and Qualities Employers Seek in Job Candidates

1. Communication skills - oral & written
2. Problem-solving skills
3. Ability to work in a team
4. Initiative
5. Analytical/quantitative skills
6. Strong work ethic
7. Detail-oriented
8. Technical skills related to the job
9. Flexibility/adaptability
10. Computer skills
11. Interpersonal skills - relate well to others

Source: Job Outlook 2019, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Resources

Any links to external Web sites are provided as a courtesy. They should not be construed as an endorsement by Career and Internship Services of the content or views of the linked materials. The individual is advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or a private party.

General Job/Internship Search Info

• CareerJet
• CareerOneStop
• CareerWise (MN jobs)
• Glassdoor
• GoGovernment
• Idealist
• IMDiversity
• Job-Hunt
• Job Hunter's Bible
• Linkup
• Making the Liberal Arts Degree Pay Off (article)
• Mastering the Federal Application Process (online workshop, requires Adobe Flash)
• Monster
• Neuvoo
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• USAJOBS.gov (government jobs)
• UMD Graduate Follow-up Report
• WomensJobList
• ZipRecruiter

International Students

• 24 month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension
• Country-by-country guide: work-permit and visa information
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Foreign Labor Certification Data-Online Wage Library
• Going Global (log in through GoldPASS powered by Handshake and click on the Going Global logo on your GoldPASS powered by Handshake homepage)
• H1B Database Search
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Overview of the U.S. job search for international students from the University of Pennsylvania

Researching Employers

• The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

Salary Information

• Intern Salaries from Glassdoor
• NACE Salary Calculator Center
• Salary.com
• SalaryExpert

Diverse Populations

• Career Resources for Women
• Disability
• Career Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities (pdf)
• Disclosing a disability in a job interview (pdf)
• Getting Hired
• Job Accommodation Network
• Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
• DiversityJobs
• DiversityJobs Street Smart
• Employment resources for ex-offenders
• IMDiversity
• LatPro
• Military Veterans
• WomensJobList