Career Readiness -> Experiences, Tools & Resources

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS

Our Evanston Scholars Job Board is continuously updated with internship, job and early career opportunities from our organizational partners

MICRO-INTERNSHIPS

Micro-internships are short term, paid, project-based remote assignments that help you gain professional experience and build transferrable skills. Evanston Scholars has partnered with Parker Dewey, a mission-orientated organization that helps connect highly motivated college students with great companies. By taking 10 minutes to create a profile, you can find opportunities now. Learn more here.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

1) Visit your college’s Career Services Office.

• Talk with an advisor about what you would like to do and ASK for their help. 
• Search their Job Postings at least once a week (they are always getting new requests from potential employers and alumni.)  
• Talk with professors about what you are hoping to do and ask if they’d refer you for a position or provide you with a research opportunity.  

2) Find out from the Career Center or from your school or college when job fairs are taking place. Make it your goal to attend at least one job fair per semester/trimester.
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Handshake is a company that provides a platform to connect college  grads to careers.

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Check out the Youth Job Center Evanston's Job Board.
NOTE: This is a public job board. If you are between 16-25 years old, sign up @JYC for a direct referral.

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JOB SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES

Xterns.com
​Jobshadow.com

GUIDELINES for SUMMER INTERNSHIPS and JOBS 

Working in a corporate/business setting is a unique type of work experience, one that is new and unfamiliar to most college students.  For some tips and guidelines that will help you be a successful employee CLICK HERE.

JOB SEARCH SITES

1. Indeed.com
2. Jopwell.com  (The leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals)
3. Monster.com
4. Firstjob.com
5. careerbuilder.com
6. Craigslist.com 
7. Glassdoor.com
8. Avenica.com​

ARTICLES of INTEREST

What is Job Shadowing and How it Can Help Your Career
​How to Find a Summer Internship

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Resume writing is a bit like following a recipe.  Basic essential ingredients make the resume work correctly. You can also add items to your taste. Open/download the templates below and save them under your name as you build your own resume.
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Start with getting your RESUME together in a format that is easily read and can be uploaded online. 

• Click here for the HIGH SCHOOL RESUME TEMPLATE. 
  • Resume Guidelines and Tips
• Click here for the COLLEGE FR-SO RESUME TEMPLATE
• Click here for the COLLEGE JR-SR RESUME TEMPLATE

Cover letters are one-page documents that you send with your resume when applying for a job. The purpose of a cover letter is to:

• Introduce yourself to the hiring manager
• Tell why you’d be a good fit for the job
• Fill in places your resume cannot describe (specific examples)
• Further explain other aspects of your resume (if needed, and relate to where you are applying)
• Thank them for consideration and that you hope to meet them soon

​Here are some cover letter writing resources:

• Cover Letters: The How-To Guide
• Dynamite Cover Letters
• 5 Things that are Wrong with your Cover Letter

A strong LinkedIn Profile (similar to your resume, but online and with a few special features )is essential to career success. LinkedIn is also an excellent tool for networking, job searching and staying informed about industry news and trends.

• Learn how to Rock Your Profile in this presentation
• Check out these 10 LinkedIn Tips for Students and New Grads
• Build a great profile
• Join the Evanston Scholars LinkedIn Network

Networking is a vital skill to develop for career success. It takes practice! Check out 9 Tips for Navigating Your First Networking Event and Mingle Like a Pro at Networking Events to start to hone your networking skills. Also check out the presentation below.

NETWORK LIKE A BOSS NETWORKING WORKSHOP  (AUGUST 2019)

WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS

CAREER READINESS WORKSHOP (JAN 2019) 

• CAREER READINESS WORKSHOP SLIDESHOW
• ONE-PAGE HELPFUL HINTS ​

​CLICK HERE FOR CAMPUS TO CAREER GUIDANCE PRESENTATION

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JOIN AN ES CAREER READINESS PROGRAM

RISE Program for College Sophomores
(Relevant Internships for Successful Employment)

Did you know that students who have two or more career-building experiences (i.e., an internship, externship, fellowship or research opportunity) are SIGNIFICANTLY more likely to land a career-path job or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduation? Start early and build your career-related experiences by joining RISE. Contact DeMico Davis for more information
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Career Coaching Program for College Juniors, Seniors and ES Alumni

Want help finding a summer internship? Identifying possible career paths, industries or jobs? Learning how to effectively network interview or pitch yourself? Polish up your resume, cover letter, and/or LinkedIn profile? Apply to graduate school? An ES Career Coach could be just the thing for you. We are fortunate to have in our ES network volunteer coaches with expertise in a variety of different professions and industries. Career coaches are available to work with you 1:1 on your career-readiness needs and objectives. If you would like to be matched with a coach, please complete this brief form to share more about your interest. 

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