For most of us it's inevitable that at some point in life we will begin the often exasperating search for a job. Hopefully it will yield a job that we find fulfilling, speaks to our skills and passions, and empowers us make a difference...

AlumniConnect may not be able to give a fool-proof plan to find that job, but it can give you some great resources to and guides to make the path clearer.

The Starting Point:

So we referred to this as your career path, and like all paths we find ourselves on, it’s normally because we are one place, heading somewhere else. The best way to start on any road is to have a general idea of where you want to end up. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. What type of job would make you happy?
2. What fields does your experience lend itself to?
3. What are you looking to gain from your next destination and where do you see it leading you even further down the road?

There are many good sites dedicated to helping you advance your career in whatever direction you choose to take it, below you will find a few of our favorites and some great articles we found useful.

Guide Posts (Resources):

• The Riley Guide - How to Job Search: great resource with advice on where to start, useful articles, building your resume, and more!
• Step-by-step Guide to Finding a Job: this guide begins pretty general but it allows you to jump from topic to topic getting more insight as you go along.
• Your University Career Center: one of the best resources for university graduates (and if you have a local university you can normally use their resources for a nominal fee). Career Centers can help you setup informational interviews with Alumni, have access to subscription job databases, and incredibley knowledgable staff who can help you with anyting from your resume to where to look for a job.
• Ethical Careers: a great site for information on ethical careers in all fields, how to get them, and where to find them. Fantastic site, check this one out!
• JobStar's Guide to Finding a Job: a fantastic resource, this guide gives you a 6 step plan to using the internet to go beyond want ads and have the most comprehensive plan possible.
• US Dept. of Labour Statistics: see what the Department of Labour has to say about the outlook for different jobs.