Career Development Office - Internet Resources
General Online Resources
Career Assessment
Career Exploration and Job Search Strategies
Campus Career Center An online database of jobs and internships, resume posting capabilities, and career advice.
Career Overview Multifaceted career information and job search guide, detailing various aspects of work in a particular field as well as an overview of qualifications and responsibilities.
CollegeGrad.com Database of entry level jobs and internships for college students and recent graduates with student resources for preparing resumes, cover letters, and other career advice.
Job Postings Database of job listings with student resources for preparing resumes, cover letters, and other career advice.
Job Profiles Database of job descriptions, online degree providers, and a career resource library.
Job Web Career library and job advice engine.
O*Net OnLine - Occupational Information Network An interactive site that diagrams the skills and structures of different occupations based upon real-world information and online tools and resources.
Quintessential Careers A job search engine with resume posting capabilities, and various resources for improving professional documents and career search advice.
Riley Guide A searchable job index with career advice, salary guidelines, and networking and interview guidance.
Roadtrip Nation Site dedicated to the Roadtrip Nation student movement, in which students can apply to become part of a moving committee of students dedicated to exploring their futures and spreading the word about possibilities and experiences in life.
Sample Interview Questions An interview question database, complete with practice interviews, as well as tips for approaching your interview.
University of California - Berkeley A career database that provides information on graduate opportunities, internships, jobs, networking events and opportunities for various fields in the professional world.
Wetfeet.com Website featuring career advice and articles on resumes, occupations, salaries, and industry profiles.
Directories
Executive Search Firms
Futurestep A global recruitment company website. Featuring a competitive placement program and searchable database.
Financial Aid and Grant Information
For Grantseekers Resources for grant writing and proposal.
Foundations.org Database of foundations and grant making associations.
Funders Online (Europe) European database of independent philanthropic funding organizations.
Funding Sources for Individuals Information on securing and applying for different types of grants and fundraising opportunities.
Grants for Individuals Database of grants, sorted by academic level, population group, and subject.
Grants, Fellowships and Funding Grant and Fellowship database; complete with list of approaching deadlines and contact information for various programs.
Haverford Fellowships and Research Opportunities - Biology Lists of fellowships, grants and research opportunities for students pursuing degrees in biology.
Loan Forgiveness Information Resource for securing funding for policy and advocacy endeavors, while educating public policy makers about citizenship and responsibility.
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations Advice about generating funding from nonprofit organization special events.
Scholarship Help Advice on college loans, scholarships, and application techniques.
The Foundation Center Information for individuals of various backgrounds and fields on how to apply for grants and funding, as well as, a comprehensive foundation database (log-in needed).
U.S. Dept of Education Financial Aid Information and resources about applying for federal student aid.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Program dedicated to "helping people help themselves" by giving them grant funding to pursue interests in the US, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southern Africa, in order to help people understand how they can improve the quality of life for future generations.
Gap Year Programs
Ben Lomond Quaker Center Deadline: Spring 2009
Citizen Schools Deadlines: November 10, 2008, January 19,2009, and March 9, 2009.
City Year Deadlines: 4 per year: November 30, February 15, April 15, May 31.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals Deadline: December 1, 2008
Congressional Hunger Center, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Deadline: January 22, 2009
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs Deadline: January 23, 2009
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Deadline: March 10, 2009.
Green Corps Deadline: rolling, but the next round of applications are due by January 16, 2009
Haverford House (HC Seniors Only) Deadline: February 8, 2009 by 11:59 pm through CDO OCEAN
Health Corps Deadline: rolling
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Deadline: February 2
idealist.org - Fellowships in Public Service Listing of a variety of nonprofit and public policy fellowships.
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Deadline: November 25, 2008
LanguageCorps Deadline: 2 to 6 months before desired start date
National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Program For Fall 2009, accepting applications from 09/01/2008 To 04/01/2009
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services: NYC Urban Fellows Program Deadline: January 9, 2009 by 5 pm
Peace Corps See website for deadlines
Philly Fellows Deadline: January 31, 2009
Princeton-in-Asia (PiA) Deadline: December 1, 2008 by 5pm
Quaker Experiential Service and Training (QUEST) Deadline: March 1, 2009
Quaker Information Center Extensive listing of gap year and internship opportunties at Quaker and Non-Quaker organizations.
Quaker United Nations Office Deadline: February 6, 2009
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award Deadline: February 13, 2009
Search Associates Deadline: before February 2009
Sonoma County Economic Development Board: Policy and Program Development Internship Deadline: March 9, 2009
The American University in Cairo, Presidential Internship Program Extended Deadline: February 17, 2009
Graduate School
Best Graduate Schools US news’ list of best ranked graduate schools and programs.
Educational Testing Service Information about taking various educational resource exams, the MAT, GRE, GRE subject tests, etc.
Grad School Tips Information on applying, selecting, touring, and interviewing at graduate schools.
GradProfiles Database of graduate and professional program profiles.
Kaplan Website featuring information and advice about various different post college examinations for professional school or graduate study.
Petersons Resource for planning post college education, test information, and advice on choosing the right schools and programs.
Princeton Review Resource for planning post college education, test information, and advice on choosing the right schools and programs.
Worldwide Graduate School Directory Comprehensive database of graduate schools and programs.
Young MBA We are a small, but growing network of young MBA students. We share our experiences at business school for the benefit of the greater good, and to further encourage prospective Young MBAs.
Housing Information
Getting Started
Apartment Checklist Database for searching the prices and availability of housing in your desired area.
Budget Calculator Information on budgeting and dealing with college debts.
eGrad Information and advice on various aspects of life following graduation.
Landlord/Tenant Legal Information Lawyer directory as sorted by various legal issues.
Rent Calculator Online program to allow you to calculate your rent and mortgage payments.
Salary Calculator Salary and cost of living calculator.
Your first apartment... Advice on finding and securing your first apartment.
Rental Listings
ApartmentGuide.com Apartment, roommate, and moving services databases.
Apartments.com Web directory.
Craigslist classifieds including rental properties for cities and some foreign countries
ForRent.com Online rental directory.
JustRentals.com Comprehensive apartment rental guide.
Move Rental search, with databases for furniture rental, rent calculators and moving companies.
Rent.com Online rental directory with resources for movers and roommates.
Roommate Services
Roommates.com Comprehensive roommate matching database, with many free posting options.
Short Term/Temporary Housing
92nd Street Y/NY Information on visitation of this cultural center in NY. (Wrong page?)
Beacon Hill Friends House/Boston Information and application for living within the Beacon Quaker Friends’ house. If chosen, applicants must make a commitment to certain services within the Friends’ community (ie: cooking and cleaning once a week).
College Park Communities Information on how to become a resident of the College park Community, roommate services and rental application provided.
Columbia University Housing/NY Information on various housing options available through associated programs with the University. (Summer housing available).
Eleanor Residence for Women/Chicago Grant making foundation for people dedicated on improving the economic independence of women. (Wrong page?)
George Washington University Housing Website featuring an application for summer housing at GWU. (This link takes you to the wrong page).
Georgetown University Housing/Washington DC Webpage featuring link to information about applying for summer housing at Georgetown University.
Hostels Searchable database of independent and youth hostels, locally and internationally.
International House/Phila Website featuring a house in Philadelphia available for American students and international scholars. Application available online.
Sublet.com Database of sublets, apartments, houses, and rooms for rent.
The Webster - NYC Information and application for housing in this "woman’s oasis" in New York.
U Penn Summer Intern Housing Program Application and information about summer housing at the University of Pennsylvania.
Vagabond Guide to Summer Housing This link takes you to career resources similar to the CDO page, if you search for the Vagabond guide in the engine, it says that the database is not open.
Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) Semester intern housing near Capital Hill.
Internships, Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Allen's Guide - Summer Camps and Travel Programs List of various different types of summer camp programs.
Americorps/Vista Information about joining Americorps; a program dedicated to community service and fighting illiteracy (cash awards for participation).
Campjobs.com Database for fulltime and summer employment at summer camps.
Coolest Jobs on Earth Information on securing summer employment, seasonal employment, and other interesting jobs both internationally and locally.
Corporation for National and Community Service Program associated with Americorps, dedicated to community service endeavors (cash awards possible for participation).
DC Internships Online database on applying to several different internship programs within DC or internationally, dedicated to notions of justice, philanthropy or business.
Everett Public Service Internship Program Internship program dedicated to giving college students and graduate real world experience in fields where they can improve the world.
Get That Gig.com Lists of "cool" companies and employers.
Global Vision International Database of various wildlife expeditions, internships and volunteer opportunities.
GoAbroad.com Database of various study, volunteer, and teaching abroad opportunities.
Idealist Database of employment opportunities with various non-profit organizations both locally and internationally.
Internship Programs On online opportunity to post your resume so that various employers, looking for interns, can review it.
Internships-USA A comprehensive database of internship opportunities in the United States.
Internzoo.com Our site attracts internship seekers looking for a wide variety of internship opportunities.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps An opportunity to do volunteer social justice work within a Jesuit apostolic community.
Lutheran Volunteer Corps A year long service program where applicants over the age of 21 are placed within nonprofit organizations within metropolitan areas across the US.
One Small Planet International business, teaching, and volunteer jobs and internships abroad.
Princeton Review Career and internship database.
Quaker Information Center Opportunities to work within Quaker volunteer positions, jobs, or work camps.
Snag A Job Job search database and advice articles on career opportunities.
Student Conservation Association Internships Internships and jobs dedicated to environmental conservation efforts.
Summer Camp Jobs Lists of various national summer camps with employment opportunities for college students.
Summer Opportunities Search engine for summer camps.
Yale Science and Engineering Research Programs Undergraduate funding and resources for science and engineering research projects.
Job Search/Job Listing Sites
America's Job Bank Job database.
Career Builder Job database and other online resources to help you build your resume and job profile.
College Recruiter Job database, career tools kit, and advice on attaining entry level jobs after graduation.
CollegeGrad.com Job database with chosen top tens in areas like location, employment, and careers.
CollegeJobBoard.com Database designed to help students find internships, temporary jobs, and part or full time jobs.
Craig's List Classified listings for housing and jobs.
Executive and Experienced Professionals Job Site Career advice, networking capabilities, and a job search database.
First Step in the Hunt Database of search technical researchers, search firms, company job sites, and associations.
Jammin Jobs Website featuring free career evaluations, job database, and career/personality tests.
JobHunt Website featuring different job and career advising resources to assist in posting a resume and making career choices.
Monster Website with job fair information, career advice, and a job database.
National Association of Colleges and Employers JobWeb Career library with job search and resume, cover letter, and interview advice.
Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative Nonprofit job search database.
True Careers Career advice forum and a job search database, organized by state.
Wall Street Journal Career Information Resume, scholarship, and graduate school tool kit, with various articles with different aspects of career advice.
Job Aggregator
Direct Employers (Search Engine) Job search database.
Indeed Job search database.
JobCentral JobCentral is a job aggregator providing job seekers with access to millions of national and international job postings from top notch employers.
Regional & Relocation Help
Salary Information
Special Populations
General Diversity Resources:
DiversityWorking.com Online database dedicated to promoting diversity through providing diversity news, hot jobs, and community channels.
IM Diversity Career Center Career center featuring employment opportunities that are diversity conscious.
Resources for Gay and Lesbian Population:
GayWork An online community for gay and lesbian individuals searching for employment.
GoGay A website featuring resources for mortgage, housing, and travel, for gay or lesbian individuals.
ProGayJobs ProGay database of gay and lesbian friendly jobs.
Resources for Gays and Lesbians Online resource for gay and lesbian individuals.
Resources for Minority Groups:
Diversity Search Job search database dedicated to promoting diversity in the workforce, with a career exposure network.
National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank Job search and resource database devoted to increasing diversity.
Nemnet.com Database dedicated to increasing the rate of minority employment within the workforce.
Resources for the Disabled:
National Business & Disability Council Database of employment opportunities with organizations seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce.
Resources for Women:
Career Women A job recruitment program 100% owned by women. Job search database dedicated to promoting diversity in the workforce, with a career exposure network
National Partnership for Women and Families Civil rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for women and their families, in terms of economics, healthcare and various other aspects of life.
Women For Hire Career resource center dedicated to aiding women in their search for employment. The website features numerous resources including fairs, speeches, other events, a job board, and career advice.
Womensjoblist.com WomensJobList.com is a job search and resume promotion service for women with jobs and resumes from around the globe. The site also includes hundreds of career related articles written by top career counselors.
Teaching Fellows Programs
Bryn Mawr College - Fifth Year Certification - Teaching Fellowship Deadline: March 16. Open to BMC & HC math and science majors
Chicago Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: December 8, 2008. Final Deadline: March 2, 2009
Citizen Schools First Deadline: November 10, 2008. Final Deadline March 9, 2009
City Year Early deadline: November 30, 2008. Final Deadline: May 31st, 2009
DC Teaching Fellows Deadlines: January 5, 2009 (Early), Final Deadline: March 2,2009
Denver Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: November 24, 2008. Final Deadline: March 2, 2009
Indianapolis Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: December 3, 2008. Final Deadline: January 26, 2009
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Application Deadline: January 14, 2009
Memphis Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: December 1, 2008. Final Deadline: March 16, 2009
Mentoring at Punahou, Punahou School Deadline: March 15, 2009
Miami Teaching Fellows Deadline: Early February
Milwaukee Teaching Fellows Deadline: December 1, 2008 (Early), Final Deadline: March 9, 2009
Mississippi Teacher Corps First deadline: October 14, 2008. Final deadline: March 17, 2009
New York City Teaching Fellows Deadlines: Rolling
Oakland Teaching Fellows Deadline: December 8, 2008 (Early), Final Deadline: March 30, 2009
Philadelphia Teaching Fellows Priority application deadline: November 24, 2008. Final application deadline: March 3, 2009
Phoenix Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: November 10, 2008, Final Deadline: April 6, 2009
Prince George’s County Teaching Fellows First Deadline: December 15, 2008. Second Deadline: March 30, 2009
Saint Paul Teaching Fellows Priority deadline: December 15, 2008, Final Deadline: February 18, 2009
Teach For America 3rd Deadline: January 7, 2009. 4th Deadline: February 13, 2009
Texas Teaching Fellows Application Deadline: April 6, 2009
