Job Searching Resources To Explore
Ready to begin your search but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Job searching may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you know the ins and outs of the process, you’ll feel confident in taking the steps needed to land your next job.
On this page, you will find a short list of resources, job boards, articles, and webinars to help kick things off.
With advances in technology, especially automation technologies, job application scams have become common. A job search can be an urgent and emotional process, and job scams rely on the jobseeker’s tendency to react quickly and without thinking when they see attractive job opportunities.
The best way to protect yourself is to: Stop, reflect, and review before you apply for a job. If the language is extremely urgent, or the job seems too good to be true, it might be a scam.
When evaluating a job opportunity, ask yourself:
- Can I verify the company online?
- Does the salary make sense with the job duties and qualifications?
- Is there a professional website and company email domain?
- Does the hiring process seem legitimate?
- Am I being asked for money or sensitive personal information up front?
If any of your answers raise concerns, investigate further before you apply.
Additional Resources:
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Advice – Job Scams
Report Phishing Emails from your SNHU Account: This resource is available to students and alumni. If you receive an unsolicited job offer or any suspicious email in your SNHU email account, visit the page linked above. This is your go-to resource for checking whether a suspicious email has already been reported. You can also learn about the latest phishing campaigns, cyberthreats, and scams affecting the SNHU community. Always report suspicious emails using the Report button located in your Outlook ribbon.
Job Search Strategy: How to Avoid Job Scams
SNHU Job Board Handshake
SNHU’s job board Handshake is the #1 resource for SNHU students and alumni to search and apply for nationwide job and internships opportunities, and register to attend career networking events!
Access to Handshake may take 24-48 hours upon request.
Handshake “Employer Collections” are highlighted and targeted lists of employers and their currently available job and internship opportunities.
Once logged in, click on the “Career center” menu on the left hand side, and scroll down to view “Southern New Hampshire University collections”. You can browse our current employer collections including:
- Career Launch & Talent Training Programs – Employers (Employers that recruit for early talent programs, management trainee programs, sales trainee programs, and entry level rotational programs, etc.)
- STEM Employers
- Business Employers
- Social Sciences Employers
- Liberal Arts Employers
- Healthcare Employers
- Creates Social Impact
- Hidden Gems
- Hires International Students
- Invests in Diversity
- Military Community Friendly Employers
- Popular with Alumni
- Employers to Explore: Healthcare Internships
- Great for Internships
The SNHU Career Services team has compiled a robust list of career resources for online learners and alumni that are viewable in Handshake! You can browse specific community resources, including Military, Healthcare, STEM, Business, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and more!
Once logged in, click on the “Career center” menu on the left hand side, and click “Resources”
Handshake access is provided to enrolled SNHU students and alumni. By utilizing Handshake, students and alumni agree to the following responsibilities, policies, and disclaimers. Any violations of the following may result in the loss of Handshake account privileges.
Students with accommodations or accessibility concerns should contact SNHU Career Services. (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)
Account Access: Each Handshake account is for use by SNHU students and alumni only. Students and alumni should not share their login information or allow other individuals to submit documents under their account. Access to Handshake may take 24-48 hours upon request.
Personal Information: It is the responsibility of both students and alumni to take precautions when submitting personal information, interviewing, and accepting any type of position. Applicants should never provide their birth date, social security number, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to opportunities online.
Professional Conduct: All students and alumni are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner throughout their job search process. This includes providing truthful and accurate information in their Handshake account and/or documents uploaded to their profile as well as communicating with employers, Career Services staff, and fellow students in a professional and respectful manner. Additionally, this includes being timely in communications, polite, and considerate. Inappropriate behavior may result in the student’s Handshake account being deactivated or reported to SNHU Community Standards.
Event Conduct: All students and alumni are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner while at all career events. Space for events is limited, so if a student is unable to attend an event they had registered for, the student is expected to cancel their registration on Handshake and/or communicate directly with the event organizer.
Student Statement of Responsibility: A student’s responsibility includes:
- Providing accurate information on majors, minors, GPA, and employment eligibility
- Providing current and reliable information for SNHU Career Services and employers
- Responding in a professional and timely manner when communicating with SNHU Career Services and employers
- Adhering to on-campus interview schedules if applicable
- Thoroughly researching organizations prior to interviewing and accepting positions
- Notifying SNHU Career Services immediately if you encounter questionable practices or irregularities in the employment process (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)
Disclaimer: SNHU Career Services reserves the right to exclude any employer from recruiting activities and to edit, delete, or refuse any employer profile or job posting at any time. The posting of an opportunity on our databases should not be considered an endorsement of the organization posting or the positions posted.
Our offices make every effort to research employers and employment opportunities that are posted in Handshake and to prepare students for the search and interview process. However, it is the student’s responsibility to perform their due diligence to research and validate the employer and any offers extended. All parties involved are encouraged to utilize discretion and sound judgment prior to entering into an agreement with an employer.
Recommendations for students when searching for employment opportunities:
- Disregard positions that require students to pay any funds upfront as a part of the hiring process. SNHU Career Services does not allow these positions on Handshake. Never wire funds via Western Union, Money Gram, or any other service.
- View the company website to ensure it is a legitimate site.
- Check to ensure the contact email is coming from a company email address, not Yahoo, Gmail, etc.
- Never cash a Postal Order or Money Order, even from the U.S. post office, and send part of the proceeds to a third party. This is a common scam utilizing forged documents, and the student will be responsible for the full amount of the money order.
- Never give out financial information (bank account number, social security number, etc.) as part of applying for a job.
- Speak with your career advisor if you have any questions before, during, or after your interview process.
- Investigate further if a position seems too good to be true.
If you have questions or concerns with any of the above policies and procedures, please contact SNHU Career Services. (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)
Explore Careers By Major
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
How To Gain Relevant Experience For Your Job Search
Often times students and alumni find themselves in a tough spot when certain job applications have the dreaded “X number of years of experience required” noted. A lot of people think “How can I get more hands on experience for the job I am applying for?”
There are in fact ways a wide variety of options and strategies you can utilize to gain experience in your chosen field, and demonstrate to future employers you have the experience and skills to be successful in the position you are applying to! Knowing the types of experiences available can help you determine which ones are right for you based on your interests and career goals.
- Check out the How Students Can Gain Hands-on Relevant Experience Guide!
- Check out our available “How to Gain Experience to Land the Job you Want” video!
- Review our “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.
- Explore Career Ready Resources designed for students who are looking for supplemental materials and support related to college and career development.
- Top Virtual Volunteer Opportunities for Students
- Idealist
- Volunteer.gov
- VolunteerMatch
- CatchAFire
- CitizenScience.gov
- Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies – Healthcare
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association Volunteers
- AARP Volunteer Opportunities
- Social Work Volunteer Opportunities
- I Am Cyber Safe Volunteers
- Cyber Volunteer Resource Center
- GitHub – Open source STEM projects looking for volunteers
- SNHU & Forage Job Simulations – Open to all majors. View the “Gain Experience” section on any Career 360 community page!
- SNHU LinkedIn Learning: “A Standalone Project” which allows you take on self-led and self-paced project-based courses—spanning AI, data science, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more. Search “standalone project”.
- SNHU Career 360 Internship Page
Other options:
- GitHub – Open source STEM projects
- Check out other STEM open source project sites like UpForGrabs and FirstTimersOnly
- CitizenScience.gov Catalog
- SciStarter – Project finder in the sciences
- Search job board sites like SNHU Handshake or Indeed for “Temporary, Part-time” opportunities
- US Dept of Labor – Seasonal Opportunities
- SeasonalJobs.com
- Federal Internship Portal
- View the federal page for hiring paths and opportunities for Students & Graduates
- ApprenticeshipUSA
- Experiential learning is a short-term educational professional development or training experience opportunity that allows students to explore professional development; certification preparation and/or professional practice experiences, completing a minimum of 60 hours in that experience:
- STEM undergraduate students and STEM graduate students have a handful of unique academic courses available for you explore while earning your degree!
- Be sure to talk with your academic advisor about these courses and how to register!
- Pathwaystoscience.org for STEM
- Public Service Jobs Directory – Search for “fellowships”
- ProFellow
- AMA Fellowship Database
- SNHU has compiled a short list of early career development and leadership rotational programs with nationwide organizations for students & alumni to explore!
- The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences
Utilizing LinkedIn For Your Job Search
LinkedIn is more than just an online résumé—it’s a powerful tool for networking, learning, and job searching. As an early career professional, using all of LinkedIn’s features helps you build visibility, discover opportunities, and stay informed about trends in your industry.
Below you will find several LinkedIn Learning courses that highlight how to leverage LinkedIn as your pursue your career goals! SNHU online students and alumni have access to LinkedIn Learning for FREE through SNHU!
- LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With thousands of courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and career interests!
- Accessing LinkedIn Learning:
- LinkedIn Learning offers non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses offered to people already in SNHU’s community. You must have an active SNHU Email address to access SNHU LinkedIn Learning courses for free.
- To sync your personal LinkedIn Account with your LinkedIn Learning account provided by SNHU, go to your LinkedIn Learning profile, click Me > Settings > Connect My Account.
- You do not need to have a LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning.
- Having issues logging in? Current online students can log into mySNHU and select ‘Contact the IT Service Desk’ under Quick Links. Fill out the service ticket, and someone will contact you to help resolve the issue!
- Alumni are highly encouraged to call SNHU IT directly at 1-855-877-9919 for assistance. You will need a active SNHU email address to access LinkedIn Learning courses for free. You may need to request your SNHU email be reactivated.
Switching Careers: Tips For Career Changers
If you’re considering switching careers into a new role or a entirely new field or industry, it may be helpful to understand the various strategies to go about it. In this section below, we have provided a list of resources to help you make a change!
- Review our SNHU “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.
- Focus on broadly applicable and transferable skills listed in this article that you can put on your resume or speak to during a interview:
- Understand that much of what we do is relevant. For example, customer service while working for Target is very much like customer service at EY, Wayfair, or Fidelity. True, the task might be different, but the principle is very much the same!
- Customer service, communication, teamwork, training, time management all are relevant skills that you should highlight in your bulleted descriptions relevant to your future career!
- Knowing how to interview when changing careers is crucial to make the next step to your desired career:
- Check out these additional articles:
SNHU’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning offers free non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses and trainings to people already in SNHU’s community.
Check out our dedicated LinkedIn Learning Career 360 page for information on how to login and access LinkedIn Learning as a SNHU student or alum.
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course training videos:
