Career Resources For Alumni
- Alumni Online Community - A great resource to network for job searches, find classmates and more!
- How to ask for and manage letters of recommendation.
- Access extensive graduate school information.
- View CELS alumni job newsletters for recent job opportunities.
- Request transcripts from the Office of Records and Registration.
Job search Web sites
Whether you are seeking a career change or looking for employment, these Web sites offer a variety of insights into current and future career options:
Career Change and Exploration - Job Search Sites - Creating the Resume and Cover Letter - Company Research
Please note: Password-protected sites are for the sole use of Connecticut College students and alumni.
Career Change and Exploration
These sites provide an overview of the profession, nature of work, conditions, job outlook, salaries, occupational profiles, company research, industry advice, “a day in the life,” occupation surveys, message boards, diversity profiles and more!
Spotlight on Careers - Call CELS at 860-439-2770 for login info.
Career Insider--Vault- Online Career Library-Get career and job search information on over 25 employment fields. Call or email Betty Lynch at 860-439-2770 or elynch1@conncoll.edu for the token user name and password. Note that when you enter the site and are asked to create your own account, you should use your Connecticut College email address
Job Search Sites
Here are numerous sites to enhance your online job search: sites with job listings searchable by career field and location, those geared toward a specific occupation and sites targeted for specific geographical areas.
ArtSearch
Careers in the arts, including education, publications, grants, events, tools and research, advocacy, international. Theater facts, profiles and salary summary. Call 860-439-2770 for login info.
CareerJournal.com
The Wall Street Journal Web site for training, self-study, investment banks, financial institutions
CELS "Experience" Software System
Organizations target Connecticut College to post jobs and internships for our students and alumni.
Commercial Search Databases - General job search databases
Current Jobs for Graduates
Current job listings for the liberal arts graduate in various employment fields. Call CELS at 860-439-2770 for password.
International Job Search Resources
Job/Internship Search by Field
Job Seeker
Specializing in natural resource and environmental vacancies nationwide. Call CELS 860-439-2770 for password.
Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN) Job & Internship Database
For Connecticut College students and alumni only. Contact the CELS office for login by contacting jack.tinker@conncoll.edu
OneWire
Apply for jobs in finance through this online career management tool. Read this OneWire info sheet.
Creating the Résumé and Cover Letter
Excellent Web sites for creating your résumé and cover letter.
Company Research
Career Search (Call 860-439-2770 for login info)
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:37