Job
Search
Get ready to apply for jobs with these resources.
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Interviewing
(also see Perfect Interview below)
- Interview tips for the Peace Corps (and other public service opportunities)
- Online Networking in the Job Search (.pdf)
- LinkedIn - College Student Guide to LinkedIn - Step by step guide and video on establishing your LinkedIn profile.
- Email Etiquette in the Job Search (.pdf)
- Professional Networking (.pdf)
Job Listings
-
Eagle Opportunities
- updated job vacancies, with an emphasis on
entry-level jobs for new college grads. Additional
resources include:
MonsterTrak job vacancies from throughout the nation The Vault career and industry guides online Going Global International job listings and country guides online Perfect Interview online video interview practice system. - Additional Job Search Websites - Links to a wide variety of job search sites
- Job Search Tips for International Students
Company Links
- Companies in:
Madison
Milwaukee
the Fox Valley
Central WI
La Crosse
the Twin Cities - La Crosse Area Employers Conducting Business Outside of the USA
- International Employers
School District Links
- Wisconsin DPI Public School Directory
- Wisconsin DPI Private School Directory
- Minnesota Schools - Minnesota Department of Education
- National Public School District Search
Additional Resources
Job Offers & Salary Information
- Negotiating an Offer (.pdf)
- Evaluating a Job Offer
- Salary Calculator - salary data by job title and location, both free and "for a fee" reports available
- Salary and Compensation Resources from the Riley Guide - listing of other salary resources to explore
- cbsalary.com - Salary resources from the CareerBuilder website
- payscale.com
- Cost of Living Calculator - from MonsterTrak, compares cost of living between cities
- Salary Surveys - from JobStar
- Annual Report on Employment Status of UW-L Graduates
International Job Search Resources
Part-time and Seasonal Jobs
- UW-L Student Job Board