Career Resources
Starting the Job Search
Once you have a better idea of what careers you have the right knowledge and skills for and that you would enjoy, you can begin a proper job search. This part of the process can also feel overwhelming because there are so many places to find potential jobs and so many possible positions to apply to. Because it can take a lot of time, you realistically cannot apply to everything, so it is important to take the time to ensure that a job is the right fit for you.
The following resources can help you with the job search process. Don't forget that you can also request books from other UH campuses.
This Is How to Get Your Next Job by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2013Even in a bad economy, companies have job openings they can’t fill. Considering the millions of people who are out of work or unhappily employed, how can that be?What are job seekers doing to turn off employers? And what is it that employers want but aren’t finding? Leading career expert and syndicated columnist Andrea Kay asked employers one simple question: why didn’t you hire the last ten people you interviewed?
Connect to Your Career by Call Number: UHCL General Collection HF5381 .C6862 2019Publication Date: 2017Connect to Your Career is a technology-driven 21st century reflection of how adults find and launch new careers. It reflects a seamless integration of technology and social media to guide you as you self-assess and discover who you are as a future employee. Technology is an essential part of the career-search process, so it is important to know how to leverage it to help you find the career for which you are looking.
Knock 'em Dead by Call Number: UHCL General Collection HF5549.5.I6 Y37 2017Publication Date: 2017In Knock 'em Dead, you'll learn to create a resume that works, build strong profession-relevant networks, and develop street-smart strategies for getting more interviews and learning how to turn those job interviews into job offers.
Get Hired Now! by Call Number: HF5382.7 .S553 2021Publication Date: 2021Accelerate your job search, stand out, and land your next great opportunity In Get Hired Now!, ZipRecruiter founder and CEO Ian Siegel tells you exactly how to find a new job fast. With an insider's view of how over a million employers really make hires, Ian pulls insights from the data to give you step-by-step instructions for writing a resume that works, finding the right jobs to apply to, acing a job interview, and negotiating a job offer.
Job Searching Sites
When you're searching for jobs, it can be helpful to search on job search engines. These tools aggregate jobs posted on lots of different websites so that you only have to look in a few places, instead of searching to see if each company you like is currently hiring. To learn more about how to make the most out of searching on job sites, watch this video:
The following websites are some commonly used job search engines:
- USAJOBSUSAJOBS is the federal government's official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.