Adulting at Union

On Campus Resources

• The Becker Career Center
• Garnet Grove Career Readiness Program
• Career Exploration Guides
• GoinGlobal: world wide job openings, internship listings, industry profiles and country specific career information, H-1B plus searchable employer database, work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines 
• Gap Year Opportunities - Gap Year Opportunities are typically one to two year post-graduate programs (length of time varies). 
• Upstate Venture Connect - Upstate Venture Connect is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting venture backable businesses across Upstate NY. Find hundreds of job opportunities at fast-growing technology companies in NY at https://uvc.org/work-uny/.
• Postgraduate Fellowships at Union College
• Leadership Development & Rotational Programs - Leadership development and rotational programs provide you with in-depth experiences, ongoing mentorship, and targeted training across a range of business areas within a company. Many of these programs have special recruitment timelines (usually in the fall).
• Interview Resources: By Appointment at the Becker Career Center
• Resources by Field: Click on your field of interest for subject-specific career information! 

Job Search Tips

• Collegegrad.com has a valuable guide on everything from careers by subject, places to search for entry level jobs, to offer negotiation 
• Adulting at Work a fabulous OER with resources on where to begin a job search, how to write a personal statement, and how to keep track of application
• How to Search for a Job by Indeed.
• Search on Job Boards like: Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, Careerbuilder, and Job Boards for your specific industry
• New York State has a Job List

Not Ready for the Suit and Tie? Alternative Gap-Year and Voluntourism Resources

• City Year: a national service program to unite young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service.
• WorkAway: promotes fair exchange between budget travellers, language learners or culture seekers 
• WWOOF Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms
• STEPS: Student Training and Education in Public Service
• GoAbroad A list of work abroad programs for after college
• TEFL: Teach English Abroad
• Americorp VISTA: improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
• PeaceCorp: brings together skilled, committed volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries.
• Teach for America: finds, develops and supports equity-oriented leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children.