Career Development Office - Internet Resources
General Online Resources
Career Assessment
Career Exploration and Job Search Strategies
About.com Career advice 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.
CareerBliss CareerBliss is a career community dedicated to helping you find happiness in the workplace. We provide insights that uncover the hidden influences driving your work happiness, and offer related resources to help you find your ultimate level of CareerBliss.
CareerTV CareerTV.com Videos about career advice, company videos, career profiles, salary reports, career news and much more in our video library.
Case Interview - Free Training Videos The following videos and handouts were presented to approximately 100 students from the Harvard Business School on the topic of case interviews for management consulting jobs.
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.
Guide to CareerEducation.com Information about numerous career fields and helpful related resources.: Career Information Clearinghouse
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.
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
.Catholic Volunteer Network Clearinghouse of full-time national and international service opportunities
.idealist.org - Fellowships in Public Service LISTING of a variety of nonprofit and public policy fellowships.
.Planet Gap Year A database to search potential programs
.Quaker Information Center Extensive LISTING of gap year and internship opportunities at Quaker and Non-Quaker organizations.
American University in Cairo, Presidential Internship Program Deadline: January 31, 2012
Arden Theatre Professional Apprentice Deadline: Rolling until April 13, 2012
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Deadline: March 31, 2012
AVODAH, The Jewish Service Corps First Round Deadline: January 29, 2012; Second Round Deadline: February 22, 2012
Ben Lomond Quaker Center Deadline: TBA
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Fellowship Program Deadline: between January 1 and April 1, 2012
Capital Fellows Programs Deadline: February 22, 2012
Challenge Detroit Fellow Deadline: March 16, 2012
Citizen Schools Deadline: fall-11/18/11; mid-year-2/3/12; spring-4/27/12
City Hall Fellows TBA (last year Deadline: March 18, 2011)
City Year Deadlines: 4 per year: September 30, November 15, February 15, April 30.
Code for America Deadline: Spring cycle March 18, 2012. Fall cycle: July 29, 2012
Community HealthCorps (an AmeriCorps program) Deadline: will begin early of spring of 2012
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals Deadline: December 1, 2011
Congressional Hunger Center, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Deadline: January 17, 2012
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs Deadline: January 20, 2012
Faiths Act Fellowship TBA (last year Deadline: December 31, 2010)
Food Corps Deadline: March 25, 2012
Foreign Affairs Deadline: February 17, 2012
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Deadline: March 12, 2012
Global Health Corps Deadline: between 12/15/11 and 2/17/12
Green Corps Early Winter Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
HAEF Fellowship Program, Greece Deadline: February 1, 2012
Haverford House (HC Seniors Only) Deadline: February 5, 2012
Health Corps 1st Application Deadline: January 16, 2012; 2nd Application Deadline: March 12, 2012 –
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Deadline: January 13, 2012
IDEX Fellowship in Social Enterprise Deadline: January 15, 2012
Impact Alabama: A Student Service Initiative Deadline: March 31, 2012
Insight Collaborative Deadline: January 6, 2012
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington Deadline: January 15, 2012
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Deadline: December 2, 2011, 5:30 pm EST
Jewish Organizing Fellowship Deadline: May 7, 2012
LanguageCorps Deadline: 4 to 6 months before desired start date
Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Deadline: ongoing, deadline TBA
National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Program For Team Leaders, the application deadline for the fall cycle is April 1 and for the winter the application deadline is July 1. However, apply early, because selection is continuous and the class may be filled before the application deadline date
NIH Postbac IRTA and CRTA Programs Deadline: Apply three to six months before desired beginning of training
NYC Dept of Citywide Administrative Services: NYC Urban Fellows Program Deadline: January 6, 2012 by 5 pm
Partnership for Public Service Spring term deadline: October 28, 2011. Summer 2012: TBA
Peace Corps 9-12 months before beginning of service
Philly Fellows Deadline: January 31, 2012
Pittsburgh PULSE: Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience Priority Deadline: March 1, 2012
Princeton in Africa Deadline November 21, 2011
Princeton in Asia (PiA) Deadline: December 1, 2011
Quaker Experiential Service and Training (QuEST) Deadline: March 1, 2012
Quaker United Nations Office Deadline: NY-February 10, 2012; Geneva-TBA
Quaker Voluntary Service Deadline: April 1, 2012
Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship (RIG) in International Jewish Service Deadline: December 30, 2011.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award Deadline: January 18, 2012
Search Associates Deadline: ongoing. Holding info session on November 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm at HC in the Dining Center, Faculty Dining Room
Sonoma County Economic Development Board: Economic Research and Policy Development Internship February 24,2012.
Stone & Holt Weeks Fellowship (in Journalism) Deadline: April 30, 2012
Stoneleigh Center Junior Fellowship TBA (last year Deadline: Philadelphia location-December 10, 2010; Harrisburg location-February 28, 2011)
Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice Deadline: January 10, 2012
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice Deadline: January 27, 2012
Young Friends In Residence Deadline: rolling, but before June. Email YFIRwg@gmail.com for an application
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.
EducationDegree.Com/ Welcome to the most complete directory on the web of teacher education degree and certificate programs.
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.
Parliament Tutors Academic tutoring services, covering all subjects from kindergarten through the MCAT.
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.
THE COUNCIL on UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Facilitates matchmaking between undergrads who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with grad schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
Worldwide Graduate School Directory Comprehensive database of graduate schools and programs.
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.
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 Residence at 92nd Street Y
Student and Intern Housing
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 Find roommates in College Park, MD Maryland with Roommates.com.
Columbia University Housing/NY Information on various housing options available through associated programs with the University. (Summer housing available).
George Washington University Housing Website featuring an application for summer housing at GWU.
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.
UC Berkeley, Intern Housing List List of resources for intern housing, compiled by the Career Center at UC Berkeley
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.
Environmental Internship Clearinghouse - National Council for Science and the Environment Provides environmentally-motivated students with the tools necessary to pursue careers in the non-profit, governmental and private sectors
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.
InternMatch Providing students with extremely unique internship opportunities
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.
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.
Career Profiles A comprehensive selection of some of the most useful and effective resources that can help you during your job search.
College Job Bank Search College & Entry Level Jobs Online
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.
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.
Glassdoor.com An inside look at jobs and companies.
indeed.com indeed
one search. all jobs
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.
Philadelphia Advertising Club The Philadelphia Advertising Club, a non-profit organization, has served the industry's professionals with distinction. It is one of the region's largest and most active trade associations.
ResearchGate Research Jobs:
Search our listings of science and research jobs in academia and the private sector.
Simply Hired A vertical search engine company, with a large online database of jobs
THE COUNCIL on UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Facilitates matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
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:
OUT for Work’s LGBTQ Resource Library Username: library
Password: ouforwork
Articles, websites, and books covering the span of LGBTQ specific issues regarding the workplace. Topics include the why’s and how’s of being out in the job search and on the job and details of domestic partner benefits and corporate non-discrimination policies.
ProGayJobs ProGay database of gay and lesbian friendly jobs.
Resources for Gays and Lesbians Online resource for gay and lesbian individuals.
The DC Center for the LGBT Community Trained volunteer career counselors helping individuals in the LGBT community with their job search.
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 The National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank (NDNJB) is devoted to diversifying the news media industry
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
Apollo 20 Math Fellow Deadline: Rolling
Arizona Teaching Fellows Deadline: rolling, before February 2012
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School Deadline: Rolling
Bryn Mawr College - Fifth Year Certification - Teaching Fellowship Deadline: rolling basis until May 1, 2012. Open to BMC & HC math and science majors
Chicago Teaching Fellows Deadline: rolling
Citizen Schools Deadlines: fall-11/18/11; mid-year-2/3/12; spring-4/27/12
City Year Deadlines: September 30, November 15, February 15, April 30
DC Teaching Fellows Deadline: applications will begin in December 2011
DeLeT MAT Program Early Deadline: December 1, 2011. Rolling admission after
Denver Summit Schools Math Fellows Deadline: Rolling
Denver Teaching Fellows Priority Application Deadline: January 17, 2012
Friends' School (Boulder, CO) Deadline: Rolling
Indianapolis Teaching Fellows Deadline: rolling admission. Priority application deadline is December 5, 2011
Inner-City Teaching Corps Early Deadline: November 1, 2011; Regular Deadline: February 2, 2012
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Deadline: will be available in late October or early November, 2011. (last year deadline: November 18, 2011)
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Deadline: January 11, 2012
MATCH Teacher Residency Deadline: Rolling
Memphis Teaching Fellows Deadline: rolling
Mentoring at Punahou, Punahou School Deadline: TBA (last year was March 31, 2011)
Milwaukee Teaching Fellows Early Deadline: December 12, 2011
Mississippi Teacher Corps Deadlines: October 16, 2011; January 8, 2012; and March 26, 2012
Nashville Teaching Fellows Early Application Deadline: November 28, 2011. Priority Application Deadline: January 17, 2012. Final Application Deadline: February 21, 2012.
New York City Teaching Fellows Deadlines: November 7, 2011; December 5, 2011; January 9, 2012; January 30, 2012 (Final Deadline)
Philadelphia Teaching Fellows Early application deadline: December 27, 2011
Punahou School Deadline: March 31, 2012
Search Associates Deadline: ongoing. Holding info session on November 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm at HC in the Dining Center, Faculty Dining Room
Teach For America Deadlines: Oct. 26, 2011; Jan. 6, 2012; Feb. 10, 2012
Texas Teaching Fellows Early Application Deadline: November 28, 2011
University Child Development School Deadline: Will begin to accept applications in February 2012
Urban Teacher Center Deadlines: Rolling basis through 15, 2012 with deadlines of December 15, 2011, February 15, 2012, April 15, 2012 and May 15, 2012
