Finding job leads online

The Internet is a fantastic tool for getting information about industries, employers and jobs. Still, fewer than 10 percent of searchers actually report finding jobs through the Internet. Use it creatively and with discrimination — as part, not all — of your search.

Northeastern-related resources

• HuskyCareerLink: This Career Services online system has jobs and a database of employers interested in Northeastern students. Access On-Campus Recruiting and Vault.com through HuskyCareerLink, a free service for NU students and alumni/ae. Current students enter through myNEU.

• NACElink: NACElink is a free national web database of jobs posted for new college graduates. Set up an account.

General Internet resources

• The Riley Guide features sections on using the Internet in job searches, resumes, e-networking and an A to Z index.

• Try Google for searches such as "careers in biology," "jobs in engineering" or "entry-level jobs." This will lead you to field-specific job sites. Also use Google for researching companies, industries and locations.

• Job-Hunt.org is a guide to job sites on the Web.

• Researching Companies Online is a guide to just that.

• Job listings from your city’s newspaper, as in BostonWorks.


Job boards with entry-level jobs

• Monstertrak lists entry-level jobs and internships. Call (617) 373-2430 for a password.
• Aftercollege.com (check out the nursing section)
• Collegegrad.com

General purpose boards - not the best for entry level jobs, but great for research for anyone

• Simplyhired and Indeed are sites you can search very flexibly. Use advanced search filters for entry level
• Monster
• Flipdog
• Careerbuilder
• Hotjobs
• Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training job search tool

Job boards for specific industries
See majors handouts, use Google searches, and try Jobsitez.