There are thousands of websites that offer information about particular occupations. Some specific sites that may help you explore are:

CareerOneStop.org 

A partnership between federal and state agencies, this organization offers information on the process of career exploration as well as occupational outlooks and trends and numerous other tools.

GlassDoor.com

Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our “employee generated content” – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves. 

HowtoBecome.com

Detailed information on more than 500 careers, including advice from people working in those fields.

How to Research Companies on LinkedIn

Did you know you can search for companies as well as individuals on LinkedIn? Some helpful suggestions here.

JobShadow.com

Read real interviews from people as they talk about the jobs they do and the careers they have to explore career options. 

LinkedIn.com

Research millions of companies with LinkedIn pages and hundreds of millions of worldwide users. Looking at individuals’ profiles can help you identify common career paths in particular industries.

MyNextMove

Interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about career options. Find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on your interests and level of work experience. My Next Move is developed and maintained under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). 

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes this document annually. Browse by alphabetical order or occupational cluster for abundant information on different occupations, including projected growth/decline, salaries, qualifications and descriptions.

O*NET

The Occupational Information Network makes occupational information interactive and accessible for all. Research occupations using keywords or search for occupations that match your skills.

Research the Company before the Job Interview

From the Wall Street Journal.

JIGYO.COM

List of Austin-area professional organizations

DIRECTORY OF ASSOCIATIONS

Many SU graduates work in organizations including non-profits, education, government and ministry. Following are some sites that describe careers in this field and provide leads for specific organizations with which students may want to get involved.

The Ultimate Non-Profit Job Guide: 97 Job Boards That Cover It All

Addiction-Counselors.com - Designed to assist students at all levels of education who are interested in preparing themselves to meet their state’s addiction counseling requirements. Simplify and expedite the search for requirements and efficiently find application materials, education requirements, supervision requirements, professional organizations and additional state specific requirements. Also find the most recent news and happenings in addiction counseling from around the globe.

AmeriCorps - A program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Search for positions nationwide.

BestCollege’s Careers for Psychology Majors - Features an overview of common specializations within the field, information on both core and outside-the-box career paths and an exclusive interview with a licensed psychologist.

CareersinPsychology.org - We strive to be the number one resource for young minds – much like yours – in search of information about psychology careers, psychology education, psychology internships, and psychology jobs, as well as licensure information. Our website is the one place on the Internet that offers all of this information in an easy to find and easy to read format.

CounselingDegreeGuide.Org - If you’re interested in a career in this helping profession, Counseling Degree Guide is your comprehensive resource for exploring degrees, careers, schools, licensing requirements, salary and job outlook, and the counseling field as a whole.

DeepSweep.com - Nationwide database of non-profit jobs

Devex - Source for NGO recruiting, international development jobs, international development tenders and procurements, and foreign aid relief news from World Bank, USAID, DFID and United Nations and more.

Candid - Helps grant seekers and includes a list of foundations that could employ fundraisers, grantwriters and others interested in philanthropy.

Idealist.org - Search for non-profit jobs, internships and volunteer positions nationwide. Get career-related advice on resumes, job search, graduate study and more, related to non-profit work.

Independent Sector.org - Independent Sector is a coalition of leading non-profits, foundations and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initative, philanthropy and citizen action. Research issues related to non-profits.

InterAction.org - InterAction is the largest alliance of US-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations.

National Council of Nonprofits - A membership organization of state and regional associates that represent thousands of non-profits throughout the country. Research policy issues and locate state associations and their member organizations.

SocialWorkGuide.org - How to Become a Social Worker: A Quick Guide seeks to answer your most important questions about the social work field as a whole, salary and job figures, possible educational paths, and the best schools in the field. 

United Way for Greater Austin - Volunteering can be a great networking tool, as well as helping you build skills.  

WorldWideLearn’s Non-Profit Management Careers - See also links on our Careers in Public Service page for local, state and federal government careers and our Education page for K-12 and higher education jobs in Texas, across the country and internationally.

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

AAUW Work Smart & Start Smart: Salary Negotiation

Disclosing Salary Requirements - TheBalanceCareers.com offers advice on when and how to disclose salary requirements and history.

Wages by Area and Occupation - Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics and find average earnings for an industry.

NACE Salary Calculator - The National Association of Colleges and Employers, via Educate to Career, offers the most accurate compensation data available.

Glassdoor.com - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our “employee generated content” – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves. Now with nearly 3 million salaries and reviews, you have all the information you might need to make your next career decision.

PayScale Salary Negotiation Guide - PayScale’s team of career and compensation experts have put together a free, easy-to-follow Salary Negotiation Guide that’s perfect for college students who are about to embark on their careers and want to start off earning the salary they deserve. The guide is completely free, and contains guides, scripts, and articles on how to Research, Strategize, and Negotiate your first salary. 

Salary Expert - National and international salary information.

Salary.com - Look up salary information for by geographic area.

Job Star - Links to more than 300 general and profession-specific salary survey sites.

CareerOneStop - Search for salaries by career area and geographic location.

Salary Guide by Robert Half 

Relocation Resources

Allied Van Lines’ Packing Calculator - The largest moving company in North America which also offer storage solutions offers this valuable, free resource.

Atlas Van Line’s “How to Move” tips

AreaVibes’ Cost of Living Calculator - Find the best places to live in America using AreaVibes’ Livability Score out of 100 for any city, neighborhood, address or zip code that you can think of. The Livability Score is created from a unique algorithm that evaluates multiple different data points for each location, including: amenities, cost of living, crime rates, employment, housing, schools and user ratings.

CityTownInfo.com - Offers an extensive set of employment data organized by both profession and city location. Students can explore career options by finding cities offering the strongest opportunities for a selected profession, finding professions in a city paying the best relative to national trends and that are most popular, learning about a city’s demographics, economics, culture, schools, housing, climate, and more.

MoneyGeek.com’s Cost of Living Calculator - Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this calculator visually compares earning power for roughly 800 BLS occupations in hundreds of U.S. cities to living expenses in those cities. The calculator also pulls in demographic data to give a snapshot of life in each city — and it lets you see all this information across four cities at one time.

MoveBudda.com - Moving is frequently listed in the top 5 of life’s most stressful events. We are trying to make it easier. moveBuddha is a completely free service that lets you compare costs of hiring a moving company, renting a trip or using a shipping container options from one specific location to another.

Moving to NYC Guide - StreetEasy offers a cost of living calculator, numerous tips for living in New York City and rental listings.

MovingGuru.com’s Moving Guide - Online information portal for moving related resources

The following sites are among those that help you find an apartment in numerous cities across the U.S., find moving resources, insurance and more:

• Apartmentguide.com
• ApartmentList.com
• ApartmentRatings.com
• Apartments.com
• Rent.com - Set your preferences in our free resource, such as Pet-Friendly and Utilities-Included, then ‘Search Nearby’ via smartphone as you explore. Upload photos for later review to keep track of visited properties. Consult Ratings & Reviews by prior tenants and Determine Commute Times to work or school within Map View.

North American Van Line’s Moving Tips - Numerous blog posts with advice about preparing to and conducting a move.

NerdWallet.com’s Cost of Living Calculator - Compares both qualitative and quantitative data from 300 of the most populous US cities and allows users to segment the data based on their demographic i.e. if they are a student or recent graduate. Students learn how their living expenses, like rent, healthcare, and entertainment, will affect their salaries.

United Van Lines’ Moving Tips

Where Our Money Goes: Comparing the Cost of Living Across the U.S. - Includes interactive map with cost of living data for metro areas nationwide, searchable by housing, groceries, utilities and transportation.

AbilityLinks.org - Founded by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, AbilityLinks is committed to increasing employment of job seekers with disABILITIES.

AfterCollege.com - An award-winning service for college students and recent graduates who are looking for entry-level jobs, internships, and post-graduate opportunities. We currently feature 400,000 opportunities from 25,000+ employers, many of which are not found anywhere else.

AllPsychologyCareers.com - A great start for exploring the various career fields associated with psychology and related helping professions.

BioSpace.com - Comprehensive biotechnology/pharmaceutical employment site with thousands of job listings in all disciplines, including research, development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality assurance/quality control, validation, and manufacturing/production. The site also contains a fully-searchable resume database where candidates can place their resumes for review by industry professionals, a BioJob Search Agent and career resources and links, company information and industry news.

BuzzFile.com - Most job seekers are only aware of a subset of potential employers. Using Buzzfile they are able to discover thousands of additional companies in their field. They can perform proximity searches to a specific address, sort and filter their results based on company size, location, industry etc., and they can generate and share with friends. They can immediately see a list of similar companies nearby, potentially enabling them to meet with additional prospects. Requires paid subscription.

Campus Career Center.com - Leading site of free global career resources for American students.

Care.com - Free resource for students to help them find part-time work as a babysitter, nanny, tutor or other caregiver employment opportunity.

CareerBuilder.com

CareerOneStop - One-stop shopping for private sector and government job postings from the US Dept. of Labor.

Chegg Tutors - Work from home on your schedule. Online, on-demand tutoring service that connects students in need of tutoring with bright, talented tutors in any subject. Our tutors are typically undergraduate or graduate students and are allowed to tutor from anywhere at anytime so long as they have their computer with them—whether that be from their dorm, a coffee shop, or even the library. No need to find your own students since we refer students to you at your convenience. 

Chegg Internships - Access more than 75K internship opportunities and browse through multiple resources to help you find the right internship.

Collegegrad.com - The #1 entry level job site, with information about careers, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, employers, entry level job postings and salaries.

CollegeRecruiter.com - Searchable database of 500,000+ jobs and excellent advice about your job search

CraigsList.org - Search job postings by geographic location and industry.

GlassDoor.com - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our “employee generated content” – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves. 

Help Wanted.com

Indeed.com - The most comprehensive search engine for jobs, free. Get instant access to millions of jobs and internships from sources such as Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder, the New York Times, Fortune 500 corporate websites and thousands of other sources as well, including small industry-specific job boards, local newspapers and associations.

JobApplications.com - Find hundreds of online applications and printable job forms for part-time and full-time positions.  Complete the applications and take them in to area retailers or apply online in some cases.

JobShadow.com - Read real interviews from people as they talk about the jobs they do and the careers they have to explore career options. 

LinkedIn - In addition to the tremendous power of networking on LI, you can also search for open positions.

LinkedIn’s ProFinder -  ProFinder offers a marketplace that helps to connect entrepreneurs and freelancers with real business projects.

LogonTutor.com - A free resource for students to find jobs to work online (nationwide) or in-person (locally) as a tutor, at LogonTutor student tutors are able to set their own schedules and rates and keep 100% of their tutoring income, and we help them to market their services.

PayScale’s Guide to Early Career Success - Teaches young workers how to find a job that aligns with their strengths and passions, how to get hired and negotiate the salary they deserve and become a successful part of any team. Features actionable, no-nonsense advice from career experts.

Practice Reasoning - Prepare for employers’ psychometric tests with this detailed resource.

Psychometric-success.com - This site is aimed at providing student job seekers with the practice material they need to pass psychometric job selection tests. It has over 100 pages of information on psychometric and aptitude tests, free downloadable practice tests and a free eBook which gives expert advice on how to approach aptitude tests.

Recruiters Online Network Job Listings - Search for jobs, send your resume to recruiters worldwide, career advice and more.

SimplyHired.com - One of the top-five online job search sites.

US News Work and Career Page - Articles on all kinds of issues, including your first job, benefits and “hot jobs.”

WanderJobs - Job board for travelers looking to live an adventurous lifestyle. The companies that post jobs all provide employee housing, and most provide three hot meals per day. These jobs are different because they foster a strong sense of community and love of nature.

WorkinTexas.com - Texas Workforce Commission’s free search site.

YPEnergy.com - A professional organization with job board for professionals in the energy industry.

ZipRecruiter.com - One of the largest job boards in the US, ZipRecruiter helps you: 

• Find part time, intern and full time jobs (600,000 new jobs are posted every month) 
• Upload your resume (7,000+ employers look at these resumes every month) 
• Find tips and advice (specifically targeted to college students and grads) on interview techniques, resumes, cover letters and more

SUMMER JOBS

CampStaff.com - Free, online service to help young people find jobs at 275+ summer camps nationwide.

MySummerCamps.com - MySummerCamps.com Job Fair matches thousands of summer camp job seekers with summer camps every year.

Summercampstaff.com - Postings for summer camp jobs in the US and Canada.

Kidscamps.com - The Internet’s most comprehensive listing of camps and summer experiences (follow links to individual camps’ sites to look for job opportunities).

Varsity.com - Largest summer camp company in the US providing cheerleading and dance camps across the country. No experience required - training available.

General Advice on Working and Living Abroad

University of Michigan International Center - Work Abroad section provides excellent resource for exploring international employment, including a definitive directory of web links.

BBC’s Country Profiles

CIA’s World Factbook

GoOverseas.com - Info about studying, interning, volunteering and teaching abroad.  A centralized website “clearinghouse” of many opportunities, with advice and reviews as well.

U.S. Government

U.S. Department of State - The DOS is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency responsible for advancing freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community. The Department’s employees, Foreign Service Officers and Specialists, Civil Service professionals and Foreign Service Nationals work at hundreds of locations overseas, and throughout the United States. Together, they help to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.

Presidential Management Fellows Program - Since 1977 the PMF Program has matched outstanding graduate students with exciting Federal opportunities. You’ll perform valuable service to the American people while jump-starting your career, whatever you envision that to be. You’ll get full salary and benefits as well as challenging assignments, rotations, feedback on your work plus an opportunity to make government work better.

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program - The Pickering Fellowship provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program - The Rangel Program is a collaborative effort between Howard University and the U.S. State Department that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. 

USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program - If you want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges of our times — poverty, hunger, injustice, disease, environmental degradation, climate change, conflict and violent extremism – the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development provides an opportunity to advance U.S. foreign policy interests and reflect the American people’s compassion and support of human dignity. The Payne Fellowship provides a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service. Fellowship recipients can use the award to attend U.S. graduate programs throughout the country; they will join the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of the program, as long as they successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID entry requirements. The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those with financial need.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.

State Department Critical Language Scholarship Program - A program Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers intensive summer language institutes in 13 critical foreign languages. The CLS Program is administered by American Councils and The Ohio State University/Ohio University.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad. In addition, Critical Language Enhancement Awards are available to grantees for study of critical need foreign languages before or during their grant period.

State Magazine - The U.S. Department of State’s monthly magazine is published to facilitate communication between management and employees at home and abroad and to acquaint employees with developments that may affect operations or personnel. The magazine is also available to persons interested in working for the Department of State and to the general public.

Foreign Service Journal - The American Foreign Service Association’s publication covers foreign affairs from an insider’s perspective, providing thoughtful articles on international issues, the practice of diplomacy and the U.S. Foreign Service.  Including the AFSA News section, the Journal is published monthly (July-August issues combined). 

Foreign Service Blogs - The American Foreign Service Association site has links to dozens of unofficial employee blogs to give you insight into work and life in the U.S. Foreign Service around the world. Students, FS candidates and the general public should find blogs of interest here.

Work Authorization Programs

During the year after graduation, alumni are eligible to obtain work authorization to do any job they can get. These programs provide authorization and helpful relocation and job search resources for a fee. These programs are typically one of the easiest ways for US graduates to get jobs abroad. Positions can range from “casual” (e.g. waiting tables in a pub) to career track. SU graduates have worked in museums, banks, scientific research centers, bookstores, offices, pubs and more.

BUNAC - Offers internships and working holidays abroad for Americans ages 18-30.

InterExchange Work Abroad Program - From au pair and short-term work placements to teaching English and career-based internships in exciting destinations such as Spain, Thailand and Australia, experience life working overseas.

Teaching English Abroad

CERTIFICATION

United TEFL Training

Oxford Seminars (TESOL/TESL/TEFL) 

Teaching Abroad Without Certification - U. of Michigan article

TEFL Worldwide Prague

JOB SEARCH

CIEE.org - Teach abroad in Spain, China, South Korea, and Thailand.

Dave’s ESL Cafe - The Internet’s meeting place for ESL & EFL teachers and students from around the world. Job search resources as well as useful bulletin board exchange where you can read, ask questions and contribute to discussions about working abroad in general or specific programs or geographic locations.

ESLAuthority.com - Site dedicated to the online teaching industry with the goal of providing job listings, information and resources for users

Footprints Recruiting - Footprints Recruiting is a professional recruiting agency started by and for teachers. Find out about full-time opportunities to teach English abroad in countries around the world.

GoldStar TEFL Recruitment - Articles, blogs and teacher profiles about living and teaching English in China

InterExchange Working Abroad 

The International Educator - A non-profit publication listing hundreds of teaching jobs in ads placed by over 200 overseas American and international schools around the world.

JET Programme - The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme seeks to enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The program offers opportunities to serve in local government organizations as well as public and private junior and senior high schools.

Search Associates - One of the largest overseas school placement organizations in the world, and works closely with teachers and schools from all over the globe.

TeachAway - Teach Away, North America’s leading teacher placement organization, offers a wide variety of international jobs at Ministries of Education and Top Private Schools around the globe. Each year, hundreds of graduates explore the world and experience a new culture through Teach Away’s international teaching programs.

International Job Opportunities

Intrax - Intrax is a globally-oriented company that provides a lifetime of high quality educational, work and volunteer programs that connect people and cultures. Intrax has operations in more than 100 countries worldwide and offers diverse educational and cultural programs including: high school exchange, international au pairs, language classes, volunteer opportunities, leadership programs, and work and internship placements.

Overseasjobs.com - Tools to help you get an overseas jobs, including job postings open to non-residents of your target country.

Jobs in Asia

Indeed.com’s Asian sites - One search.  All jobs.

• China <http://cn.indeed.com/>
• India <http://www.indeed.co.in/>
• Japan <http://www.indeed.jp/>
• Korea <http://kr.indeed.com/>

Adzuna in India - A job search site that aims to list every job vacancy found online.

Glassdoor India https://www.glassdoor.co.in/index.htm

Jobs in Australia

Adzuna -  A job search site that aims to list every job vacancy found online. 

ApplyDirect - Direct postings from employers in Australia only, no recruiting agencies.

Glassdoor Australia https://www.glassdoor.com.au/index.htm

Indeed.com Australia - One search. All jobs. 

Jobs in Canada

Adzuna - A job search site that aims to list every job vacancy found online.

Canadajobs.com - Links to job databases, government job banks, newsgroups, employment agencies, and companies that have Canadian job listings on their homepages.

Glassdoor Canada https://www.glassdoor.ca/index.htm

Indeed.com Canada - One search.  All jobs.

WowJobs.ca - WowJobs has become Canada’s largest and most comprehensive job search site. We pull from 6,000 different sources resulting in us find employment opportunities others don’t.

Jobs in Europe

Adzuna - A job search site that aims to list every job vacancy found online. Adzuna boasts more listings than any other job site in the UK. As well as our job listings, Adzuna makes job search better by offering free unique features such as Value My CV and Jobsworth (a salary estimator for the hundreds of thousands of jobs that don’t list a salary). In addition to the UK site, Adzuna also offers sites for:

• Germany (http://www.adzuna.de/) 
• France (http://www.adzuna.fr/) 
• The Netherlands (http://www.adzuna.nl/) 
• Poland (http://www.adzuna.pl/) 
• Russia (http://www.adzuna.ru/) 

Financial Times (Europe) - Gives financial and career information for European countries.

Graduate-Jobs.com - Based in the UK, this site is updated daily with jobs from a wide range of companies. There is no fee for job seekers to apply.

EURES - The European Job Mobility Portal - European Employment Services is a cooperation network designed to facilitate the free movement of workers within the European Economic Area; Switzerland is also involved. Partners in the network include public employment services, trade union and employers’ organizations. The network is coordinated by the European Commission. Some positions are limited to EU country workers.

Indeed.com’s European sites - One search.  All jobs.

• Austria <http://at.indeed.com/>
• Belgium <http://be.indeed.com/>
• France <http://www.indeed.fr/>
• Germany <http://www.indeed.de/>
• Ireland <http://www.indeed.ie/>
• Italy <http://it.indeed.com/>
• Netherlands <http://www.indeed.nl/>
• Spain <http://www.indeed.es/>
• Switzerland <http://www.indeed.ch/>
• United Kingdom <http://www.indeed.co.uk/>

Jobted Ireland - For jobs in Ireland and extensive information for the Irish job seeker. This site also encompasses a search for accommodations.

EuroPages - Search engine with a multi-country capacity with multi-language queries.

Internships in Europe - University of Rochester has programs in England, France, Germany, Belgium and Spain

Jobs in Latin America

Indeed.com’s Latin American sites - One search.  All jobs.

• Brazil <http://www.indeed.com.br/>
• Mexico <http://www.indeed.com.mx/>

Adzuna in Brazil - A job search site that aims to list every vacancy online.

Volunteering Abroad

Amigos de las Americas - Amigos de las Américas inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences.

LoveVolunteers.org - Not-for-profit program fees for fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

Peace Corps - How far are you willing to go to make a difference?

Volunteer World - Featuring 500+ volunteer programs and 600+ social projects in more than 70 countries, www.volunteerworld.com is a one-stop resource for volunteer abroad opportunities. Filter your search by location, volunteer category and budget and transparently compare projects. With our preselection of partner organisations around the world we ascertain the high quality of the projects on our platform.

Federal, state and local governments offer career opportunities to serve the public good.

AIR FORCE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The US Air Force employs more than 150,000 civilians in a full range of occupations (e.g. financial management, computers, communications, sports/fitness recreation management, education, human resources, child development, history, and much more.)

BESTPLACESTOWORK.ORG

Most comprehensive and authoritative rating of employee satisfaction in the federal government.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS.COM

Criminal justice is a dynamic field, encompassing over 50 different career paths, and despite the bad economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook says that there’s a great outlook for the Criminal Justice field through 2016. We’ve researched over 1,800 schools across the US to bring you the most complete directory on the web of Criminal Justice degree and certificate programs (over 6,800 of them).

FEDERAL JOBS NET CAREER CENTER

Resources for individuals seeking jobs in the government, including job listings.

GUIDE TO PUBLIC SERVICE

Fire Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of public service careers, including public administration, education, emergency management, safety/security, etc.

GOGOVERNMENT.ORG

Partnership for Public Service (non-profit group dedicated to promoting federal employment) site helping students navigate the federal job search process. 

OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This site lists Washington, DC, metro area positions biweekly in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, Legislation, Public Policy and Print and Broadcast Journalism on Capitol Hill, in non-profits, think tanks, corporations and federal agencies.

PATHWAYS

Since 2012, streamlined programs help students and recent graduates get started in the Federal workforce.

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) PROGRAM

A paid, 2-year, full-time developmental internship for college graduates, the PMF program allows an appointed fellow the opportunity to convert to a regular federal civil service position upon fellowship completion.

SO YOU WANT MY JOB: FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER

A helpful interview with a young diplomat working for the U.S. Department of State about his job in the Foreign Service.

USA.GOV

The U.S. Government’s official web portal; includes an A-Z index of all federal agencies.

USA JOBS

U.S. Government’s official site for jobs and employment information. Try the “Federal Jobs by College Major” feature.

WORK IN TEXAS

Searchable database of all state agency jobs in Texas.

CATPREPSIMULATORS

Offers realistic simulations of the GMAT, including a free practice test.

GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION COUNCIL

Official site of the GMAT-producing organization

HOW TO TELL IF YOU SHOULD GET AN MBA

Suzanne Lucas article in Moneywatch with advice for weighing whether to pursue an MBA.

PRACTICE GMAT FROM LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY

Via the SU library > Databases A-Z > LearningExpress Library > go to All Centers menu tab at top and choose College Center > use the right arrow to tab over to Prepare for Graduate School Admission Exams > defaults to GMAT.

Graduate School Resources Links

Law School Resource Links

Health Professions Resource Links

General Business

What is an Early Career MBA  - Princeton Review looks at an alternative to a traditional or executive MBA program.  

Fortune 500 - America’s largest industrial and service corporations, ranked by revenue.

Business Week - Features topics including advice for undergraduate business students, first jobs, and the 55 best places to launch your career

Affordable Colleges Online MBA Guide

Accounting

Accountant/Auditor - Princeton Review career profile

Accountants and Auditors - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance - Professional association

AccountingCoach.com - Gain in-depth information on accounting degrees, accounting career paths, job opportunities, what it takes to become a CPA, and other valuable accounting career resources.

Accounting Career Guide - Wiley Efficient Learning’s guide.

Affordable Colleges Online Accounting Programs Guide

American Association of Finance and Accounting - Oldest and largest alliance of executive search firms specializing in the staffing of finance and accounting professionals; helpful info for job seekers at all levels

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Professional association

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Professional association

Become a CPA - A resource for students from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

“Big Four” accounting firms:

• Deloitte
• EY
• KMPG
• PwC

CPA Exam:

• American Institute of CPAs’ advice
• Texas CPA Exam Overview - Links to details about qualifications and process for taking the exam
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s info on CPA for Texas

Institute of Internal Auditors - Professional association

IMA: The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business - Professional association

MastersinAccounting.info - State-by-state resources for current and prospective accounting students and professionals about earning advanced degrees in accounting.

MyAccountingCourse.com -  Free accounting online textbook for students, teachers, and bookkeepers to explain basic accounting principles and concepts with 1,000+ articles discussing different accounting topics, an accounting dictionary with more than 700 terms, and a career section with articles helping students study and pass the CPA exam.

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) - Professional association

National Society of Accountants - Professional association

Start There, Go Places - AICPA’s student site

Consulting

The Balance’s How to Get a Job as a Consultant - Information about the consulting application process, typical positions, job requirements, and career and job information

CaseQuestions.com - Sample case questions and tips for answering them, plus links to over 100 consulting firms’ websites.

Case Interview Preparation - Boston Consulting Group interview tips, practice and interactive cases..

Institution of Management Consultants USA - Professional association

Management Analysts - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Management Consultant - Princeton Review career profile

Organizational Developer - Princeton Review career profile

Consulting Interview Preparation - McKinsey and Company tips

Economics

Economic Development Directory - Directory of economic development organizations by state

Job Openings for Economists - Job openings provided by the American Economic Association

FinDevGateway - The largest, free collection of online resources on microfinance and financial inclusion

Mergr.com - Mergr is an interconnected database of Private Equity Firms, public and private Companies, theirM&A Activity and the Advisors who help them. Fee-based (14-day free trial).

Cambridge Data - Submit a resume to be hired as a consultant for worldwide economic and social development or foreign aid projects

Inomics - Especially tailored to the needs of economists, find and post job openings, courses and conferences for economists and a human-edited economic directory and extensive database of research papers in economics

International Economic Development Council - IEDC serves economic and community development professional, providing information on professional development, certification and resources for funding and financial assistance; members can access job postings in the career services area and information about internships with the organization

International Monetary Fund - Constantly recruits economists

National Association for Business Economics - Professional association’s link to job postings

US Securities and Exchange Commission

The World Bank Group

Entrepreneurship / Small Business

Gusto’s Small Business Owner blog - Tips and advice for running your own show

Kauffman Foundation - Provides resources and education for entrepreneurship

LinkedIn’s ProFinder -  LinkedIn predicts that by the year 2020, 43% of the U.S. workforce will be made up of workers who freelance. ProFinder offers a marketplace that helps to connect entrepreneurs and freelancers with real business projects.

US Small Business Administration - A small business resource organization created by Congress, this website contains a wealth of information including startup tools, checklists, and resources to start your own business, how to finance your business, current laws and regulations and more

Free business tools (http://www.shopify.com/tools) - For both offline and online businesses. Great starting point for building your administrative stack of tools.

Finance

The Balance’s Finance Careers - Career profiles, education and training, how to start and advance in a finance career

Alpha Calling: Career Insights from the Hedge Fund Industry

American Association of Finance and Accounting - Oldest and largest alliance of executive search firms specializing in the staffing of finance and accounting professionals; helpful info for job seekers at all levels

Affordable Colleges Online Finance Programs Guide

Association for Finance Professionals - Professional association

Bank Officer - Princeton Review career profile

Barron’s Online - Weekly publication for investors from the publisher of the Wall Street Journal; free trial available

Budget Analysts - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute - Professional association

Financial Management Association - Professional association

Financial Planning Association - Professional association

Financial Women’s Association - Professional association

Careers-in-Finance.com - Overview of industry, job options, salaries, links to other sites and resource listings

eFinancial Careers - A network for jobs in the securities, investment banking and asset management industries

Financial Analyst - Princeton Review career profile

Financial Analysts - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - Largest independent regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States; information and training for industry professionals

Financial Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Financial Planner - Princeton Review career profile

Foreign Exchange Trader - Princeton Review career profile

How to Become an Investment Banker

Insurance Information Institute - Good descriptions of different kinds of insurance products to help you understand the insurance industry, learn the industry lingo, and brush up on current events in the insurance industry

Insurance Underwriters - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Investment Banker - Princeton Review career profile

Investopedia.com - Financial encyclopedia offering tutorials on various aspects of the market, weekly articles and index of frequently asked investing questions

MergersandInquisitions.com - This site is designed to help business students break into investment banking. It includes a strong reading list and other career resources.

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors - Professional association

OneWire.com - Career management and job matching tool focused on finance, investment banking and consulting careers; uses a two-step process to ensure that you are matched only with those opportunities that precisely meet your goals and experiences

Personal Financial Advisors - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association - Professional association

Stockbroker - Princeton Review career profile

Trader - Princeton Review career profile

Venture Capitalist/Investor - Princeton Review career profile

Human Resources

Association for Talent Development - Professional association

Benefits Administrator  Princeton Review career profile

Compensation and Benefits Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Human Resources Job Page - Human resources job listings.

Human Resources Manager - Princeton Review career profile

Human Resources Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Human Resources Specialists - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

HRJobs.org - Job listings within human resources

Labor Relations Specialist - Princeton Review career profile

National Human Resources Association - Professional association

So, You Think You Want a Career in Human Resources? - Article and links to many other articles about HR careers

Society for Human Resource Management - Professional association

Training and Development Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Training and Development Specialists - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Training Specialist - Princeton Review career profile

Marketing

Affordable Colleges Online Marketing Programs Guide

American Marketing Association - Professional association

Data and Marketing Association - Professional association

Insights Association - Professional marketing research association

Integrated Marketing Association - Professional association

Market Research Analysts - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Market Researcher - Princeton Review career profile

Marketing Executive - Princeton Review career profile

Outerbox Scholarship for Digital Marketing Excellence

Product Designer - Princeton Review career profile

Real Estate

Institute of Real Estate Management - Provides career exploration section for students, as well as other resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals

National Association of Realtors - Latest industry news plus basic information about many real estate career opportunities, education and professional license requirements as well as links to professional associations and a brief reading list for further career research

Property Manager - Princeton Review career profile

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Real Estate Agent/Broker - Princeton Review career profile

Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Sales

AA-ISP: The Global Inside Sales Association - Professional association

Buyer - Princeton Review career profile

National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP) - Professional association

National Retail Federation - Professional association

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Princeton Review career profile

Retail Salespersons - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Service Sales Representative - Princeton Review career profile

Social Entrepreneurship / Corporate Responsibility

Business Ethics Magazine-The Magazine of Corporate Responsibility - Includes information on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) - Association of more than 250 member companies workign to develop sustainable business practices

Investors and Environmentalists for Sustainable Prosperity (CERES) - National network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change

Net Impact - Network of new leaders dedicated to social entrepreneurship

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship - Provides platforms at the country, regional and global levels that highlight social entrepreneurship as a key element to advance societies and address social problems in an innovative and effective manner

The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment - Comprehensive information, contacts, and resources on social responsible investing

Sustainable Business - Contains Sustainable Business Insider, an on-line trade magazine that reports on the latest developments and trends across ll sustainable business sectors and Green Dream jobs, a job service that connects people with business skills with environmentally conscious nonprofits and businesses

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) - CEO-led global association of more than 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development

Other

Informs - Professional association for operations research and analytics

Risk Management Association  - Professional association

American College of Sports Medicine - Professional association offers informative links for undergraduate students

American Council on Exercise - Offers certification for personal trainers, health and fitness specialists, and group fitness instructors.

American Kinesiology Association - Professional association listing potential careers in Kinesiology, with links to more information that correspond with each career

Association for Women in Sports Media - Professional association offering an internship and scholarship program for female sports writers and job postings for members

Athletes and Sports Competitors - The Bureau of Labor Statistics career profile

Athletes in Action - Interdenominational Christian sports ministry has full-time jobs plus summer and internship opportunities

Coaches and Scouts - The Bureau of Labor Statistics career profile

Cool Works - Seasonal job listings in national parks, ski resorts, camps, cruises, and more

ESPN.com - Job postings on ESPN; must create an account and upload a resume to apply for jobs

Exercise Jobs - Job and internship opportunities

Fitnessjobs.com - Google’s #1-ranked fitness job web site.  Search for jobs for free in 80+ categories, post your resume and set up job alerts.

Fitness Trainers and Instructors - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Health Promotion Jobs - Post your resume or find a health promotion job.

HPCareer.net - Employment resources for health promotion professionals

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association - Professional association offering resources including interview and resume tips for students interested in careers related to intramural-recreational sports

NCAA Market - Careers in college athletics

North American Society for Sport Management - Professional association offering career resources for students interested in a career in sports

Online Sports Career Center - Sports-related career opportunities and resume bank.

Physical Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Recreation Workers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Seven Sports Jobs and What They Pay - Article about seven jobs in sports from Monster.com.

SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators - Professional association

Southern Teachers Agency - A free service targeted at student-athletes that assists prospective candidates (everyone from recent college graduates to veteran teachers) in finding teaching, coaching, and administration positions with independent schools in the south. Teaching certification usually not required.

Teamwork Online - Online job board/applicant tracking system software that resides on a sports organization’s website to assist in recruiting and identifying the most appropriate candidate(s) for an open sports position; also offers career advice.

THSADA (Texas High School Athletic Directors Association) Job Posting Service - This service was developed in partnership with Assistant Coach Systems to help athletic directors across the state fill job vacancies.  Create a searchable online profile and search for open positions across the state using a variety of criteria. Select the “Search Jobs” link.

Umpires, Referees and Other Sports Officials - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

US Olympic Committee Careers

Warsaw Center -  University of Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Center was the country’s first sports business program housed at a college of business

Winning Sports Careers - LearnHowToBecome’s guide to getting a career in sports.

Work in Sports - Features spotlights of executives within the sports field and job postings.

Chiropractors - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Dentists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Dieticians and Nutritionists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - Professional association job postings site

Medical Scientist - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Occupational Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Optometrists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Physical Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Physician Assistants - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Physicians and Surgeons - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Podiatrists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Registered Nurse - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Respiratory Therapists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology - Professional association’s FAQs about careers in biology and job interview advice.

Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation site

Veterinarians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Chemistry

American Association for Chemical Competency - Professional association’s career advice for young professionals.

American Chemical Society - Professional association’s career information

C&EN Jobs - American Chemical Society’s job board

Chemists and Materials Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Materials Research Society - Professional association’s Career Connections page

Pharmaceutical Sales Careers - Overview from Quintessential Careers

Pharmacists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation site

Environmental Science

Action Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers - Princeton University’s online primer about exploring your career interests, environmental jobs, potential employers and relevant graduate programs.

Cleantech.com

Conservation Scientists and Foresters - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

EHSCareers.com

Environmental Career.com - Job seeker resources for those interested in environmental careers.

Environmental Science Careers.org - Research careers, schools and scholarships.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists  - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Ecological Society of America - Professional association

EnvironmentalLeader.com

GreenBiz.com

Green Corps - A one-year program that intersperses intensive classroom instruction with multiple campaign efforts. Trainees gain hands-on experience running field campaigns to win environmental protections and public health initiatives.

Guide to Green Careers - Learn How to Become’s comprehensive site.

Hydrologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Idealist.org - Search a variety of non-profit jobs, including environmental ones

League of Conservation Voters Education Fund - Find environmental and social-justice jobs and internships suitable for students and recent grads.

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry - Professional association’s Career Center page

Student Conservation Association - SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands. For nearly 50 years, SCA’s active, hands-on approach to conservation has helped to develop a new generation of conservation leaders, inspire lifelong stewardship, and save our planet.  Internship opportunities available.

SU Environmental Studies Program Internet Links - Resources for governmental, activist and professional organizations, study and work abroad, mega-sites and more.

Treehugger.com

Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation, for students studying earth sciences

Additional online resources include networking groups on LinkedIn.com which you can join, including:

• Green Jobs and Careers Network
• Think Green
• Smart Grids: Energy and Water
• Clean Economy Network
• Clean Techies Around the World
• Carbon Market Business Network
• GreenTek
• Global Green Power plc
• Renewable Energy Jobs
• Corporate Environmental Sustainability

Physics

Atmospheric Scientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Physics World Jobs - Website with searchable database of jobs in physics.

Careers in Physics - Career resources, including job postings, from the American Physical Society.

Institute of Physics - Professional association

International Association of Mathematical Physics - Professional association

• Job postings in mathematical physics.

Physics Today - Searchable database of physics job postings plus career resources for physics job seekers.

Physicists and Astronomers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation

Engineering

Drafters - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Engineering Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Engineers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profiles for civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, industrial, nuclear, petroleum, aerospace and more engineering fields

Undergraduate Research Experiences - From the National Science Foundation for students studying engineering

Urban and Regional Planners - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

General Science Links

American Association for the Advancement of Science - Professional association with career resources for a variety of scientific careers. Includes links for career development resources, internships, fellowships, and job search assistance.

Geoscientists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

National Science Foundation - Opportunities for science and social science graduates in a variety of fields.

New Scientist Jobs.com - Search a database of jobs in a variety of scientific fields.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Science’s Next Wave - Science magazine’s online career resources for scientists.

Speech-Language Pathologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

American Federation of Musicians www.afm.org - The largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

American Guild of Musical Artists www.musicalartists.org - Labor organization that represents the men and women who create America’s operatic, choral and dance heritage.

American Music Therapy Association www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/ - This site provides answers to many questions raised by students considering a career in art and music therapy.

American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers https://www.ascap.com/ 

Art Deadlines List http://artdeadlineslist.com/ - The master list of competitions, calls for entries, job announcements, grants, scholarships, and more for visual and performing artists. Several subscription options available, all of them reasonable.

Association of Music Producers https://www.ampnow.com/ - A group founded for the purpose of gathering and sharing information on all aspects of music production and the music business.

Austin Concerts & Live Music https://www.austintexas.org/music-scene/concerts-in-austin/ - Listings of live music 

The Austin Symphony www.austinsymphony.org/ -The Austin Symphony Orchestra is Austin’s oldest performing arts group. It offers a complete season of musical and educational programming.

Career Guide for Music Majors https://sites.utexas.edu/cofacareers/files/2020/02/MusicCareerGuide2019-1.pdf - Career Guide from UT Austin; includes information and internet links for music majors.

ClassicWeb http://www.classicweb.com/links/ - This site provides links to orchestra positions domestically and internationally.

Delta Omicron International, Music Fraternity www.delta-omicron.org - National music fraternity. The SU chapter is Delta Nu.

Dos and Don’ts For Audio and Other Music Oriented Internshttp://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/interns.htm –-Advice about “How to Impress Your Internship Employer and Become Successful in the Recording Industry,” by Christopher Knab

Ehow.com offers advice for many careers in the music industry. The example used below is that of a radio jockey. http://www.ehow.com/how_7988_become-radio-disc.html

Entertainment Careers http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/jcat.asp?jcat=119 - Listing of jobs in the entertainment industry for those with a background in music

Graduate Programs in Musicology https://www.amsmusicology.org/page/gradprog - List of links of schools offering graduate programs in musicology; the AMS website also has a list of ongoing grants and fellowships https://www.amsmusicology.org/page/ongoing_grants.

Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association http://www.meiea.org/

Music Jobs http://www.media-match.com/uk/music/jobsboard.php – Job postings for the US, UK, Germany, and Brazil

Music Library Association http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/networking/opening_search.asp- Career resources for those interested in music librarianship. Includes links to other helpful sites

Musicians https://www.princetonreview.com/careers/98/musician - The Princeton Review’s overview of the career of a musician.

Musicians Page http://www.musicianspage.com/ - Are you a musician, a music teacher or simply a music lover? Are you part of a band, ensemble or group? Are you looking for musicians as an agent, a company or an individual or for a job? This is the right place for you.

Musicians and Singers http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm - Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook contains job descriptions, salary, job outlook, and educational requirements

National Association for Music Education http://www.nafme.org/ - This site has information for teachers, job postings, and a great guide to various careers in music

Opera America http://www.operaamerica.org/ -Service organization for professionals in the opera field.

Production Music Association www.pmamusic.com - Association for publishers and composers of production music to promote and protect the interests and rights of our community

Songwriters Guild of America www.songwritersguild.com - Advocacy group for songwriters

Texas Cultural & Arts Network /Texas Commission on the Arts  http://www.arts.state.tx.us/index.php?option=com_jobline&type=2&Itemid=117 - Find internships, job listings and training at this site

Texas Music Office http://gov.texas.gov/music/ - A state agency, the TMO is a clearing-house of music and music-related industry information. They also sponsor internships!

U.S. Navy Music Program: http://www.navy.com/careers/arts-media/musician-jobs.html#ft-key-responsibilities - Information about the US Navy Music Program

Warner Brothers, Careers www.warnerbroscareers.com - Career opportunities at Warner Brothers

Women in Music http://www.womeninmusic.org/ - Network for women in music offers a career section with resources for a variety of careers, including performance, songwriting, music production, and film scoring

Resources for Math Majors

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Professional association

American Mathematical Society

• General career information for mathematicians
• Mathjobs.org, sponsored by AMA, for individuals with advanced degrees in math; good source for learning about various math careers

Association for Women in Mathematics - Professional association providing general information about math careers for Bachelor’s degree graduates, including statistics, computer science, math modeling and more.

Careers in Math - Maintained by Purdue University, this site has job listings, as well as articles such as “What can you do with a Math degree?” and “How to find a job in Math.”

Graduate School Survival Manual - Helpful information about applying to graduate schools in the math and computer science fields, as well as useful tips for life as a grad student.

INFORMS (Institute For Operations Research and the Management Sciences) - Professional association offering career profiles and list of internships in the operations research field.

Institute for Mathematics and its Applications - Professional association founded by the National Science Foundation.

Mathematical Association of America

• Additional biographic profiles of individuals working in math careers
• The MAA’s job posting site
• Resources for undergrads

Mathematicians and Statisticians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Mathematicians - Princeton Review career profile

Mathematics Advanced Study Semesters - A program that takes place during the fall semester of each year at Penn State University. The program combines advanced learning with research initiation and provides a highly charged interactive environment among talented and motivated students and a committed group of strong research faculty and top graduate students. For most of its participants, the MASS program serves as a spring board to graduate schools in mathematics.

National Association of Mathematicians - A professional organization whose goal is to promote excellence in the mathematical sciences, particularly for underrepresented American minorities.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Offers professional development advice and list of job postings, as well as helpful resources for math teachers of any grade level.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates - List of REUs for undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences.

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) - Professional association; with support from the National Science Foundation and National Security Agency, reports on mathematics in industry, including characteristics of work environments and skills needed for success in this field.

Young Mathematicians Network - Site for young professionals in the mathematics field, with topics such as undergrad life, graduate school life, and job search.

Actuarial Science

Actuaries - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Be an Actuary.org - Find out if you’re suited for an actuarial career, how to get prepared, what to expect on a day-to-day basis and where to search for jobs.

Casualty Actuarial Society - Professional association whose purpose is the advancement of the body of knowledge of actuarial science applied to property, casualty, and similar risk exposures.

Society of Actuaries - Professional association

Statistics

American Statistical Association - Professional association providing general information about careers in statistics, including earnings and industries, job and internship listings and other resources.

• Resources for Statistics Students
• Internships and Fellowships

Institute of Mathematical Statistics - An international professional and scholarly society devoted to the development, dissemination, and application of statistics and probability. 

Mathematicians and Statisticians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Statisticians - Princeton Review career profile

RESOURCES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS

50 Killer Resources for Computer Science Students

American Society for Information Science and Technology - Professional association

Association for Computing Machinery - Professional association providing the computing field’s premier Digital Library and serving its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.

Association for Women in Computing http://www.awc-hq.org/home.html - Professional association

Association of Information Technology Professionals - Professional association seeking to provide avenues for all their members to be teachers as well as students and to make contacts with other members in the IS field.

Coding Bootcamps - ComputerScienceOnline’s expert-drive guide

Computer and Information Systems Managers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Computer Programmers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

ComputerScience.org’s Guide to Programming Languages

ComputerScienceOnline.org - Educational, career and developmental information related to the world of computer science from self funded and non-commercial organization made up of contributors from the science and technology education system and others who have worked in industry at large corporations or start-ups.

Computer Support Specialists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Computer Systems Analyst - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Computerjobs.com

Computerwork.com

Computing Research Association - Professional association’s special section for undergraduate students.

Dice.com - Search for technology jobs nationwide.

IEEE Computer Society - Professional association

International Game Developers Association -  Global network of collaborative projects and communities comprised of individuals from all fields of game development - from programmers and producers to writers, artists, QA and localization.

InterviewCake.com - Teaches students and alumni how to solve coding interview questions through practice problems and tutorials. We also have a weekly mock interview question newsletter for students looking to get ahead on interview prep well before senior recruiting season.

IT World - IT career advice articles

Justtechjobs.com

Network and Computer Systems Administrators - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Operations Research Analysts - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Software Developers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Southwest Research Institute - Science, math and computer science jobs

TechnologyEducation.org - Learn about careers, certificate program and other technology education in development, support, cybersecurity and information technology.

General Links

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) - A nonprofit education organization committed to recruiting and certifying teachers for K-12 schools nationwide; this site provides information on the Passport to Teaching alternative certification program for K-12 teachers. In addition, there are free resources for new and potential teachers available through the New Teacher Hotline podcasts and webinars.

BoardingSchoolReview.com - Information about and links to boarding schools across the US, with community information and maps.

EducationAmerica.net - “America’s most comprehensive education employment website,” this site offers employment opportunities and resources for national and international employment for educators.

EducationDegree.com - The most complete directory on the web of teacher education degree and certificate programs. It includes over 20,000 teacher education degree and certificate programs, offered by over 1,700 colleges and school districts across the US, reviewed and compiled by hand from the college and district websites. 

EducationWeek - Job postings as well as the latest education news.

EducationWorld.com - Resources for lesson planning, professional development, school issues, technology integration and more.

How to Get a Teaching Credential - Helpful overview of teacher certification process.

National Association of Independent Schools - Resources for careers at independent (private) schools throughout the US.

National Center for Education Statistics School District Database - Comprehensive site of over 16,000 school districts. Site does not have job listings, but contact information and addresses can be obtained.

PrivateSchoolReview.com - Detailed information about private schools across the US, with community information and maps.

PublicSchoolReview.com - Detailed information about public schools across the US, with community information and maps.

Resources for Teachers Considering Nursing - In this economy, many students need to consider alternative career paths. The site was created for teachers by two RNs with a combined 35 years of nursing experience - Kelli Dunham RN/BSN and Tamara B. Dolan, RN, BSN, OCN.  The site features interviews with practicing nurses, expert articles, and advice on the different certification routes for teachers.

SchoolSpring.com - Free nationwide educator job search resource. Apply online, get email job alerts, find 1000s of teaching jobs from dozens of sites with the SchoolSpring SuperSearch. Apply to any job, anywhere with SchoolSpring PLUS!

Southern Teachers Agency - A free service targeted at student-athletes that assists prospective candidates (everyone from recent college graduates to veteran teachers) in finding teaching, coaching, and administration positions with independent schools in the south.  Teaching certification usually not required.

Teach for America - Recent college grads have the opportunity to teach at under-resourced urban and rural public schools

K-12 Teachers

Texas Education Agency 

Resources for Arts Teachers:

• Digital Resources Library from the Kennedy Center - Teaching materials and classroom resources

Resources for Music Teachers:

• National Association for Music Education - Nationwide job postings

Resources for Special Education Teachers:

• Council for Exceptional Children - Website has job vacancies and other professional development resources.

Resource and Tools for Teaching Students - Great list of resource links for student teachers (and professionals). Discover strategies for the classroom, practical tools and technical innovations, and ways to build a professional network of peers and mentors.

Higher Education

HigherEdJobs -  The leading source for jobs and career information in academia.

The Chronicle of Higher Education - The premier site for jobs in higher education, Chronicle of Higher Education’s job postings range from research assistants to tenured faculty to chancellors.

Women in Higher Education - Women in Higher Education is a national organization dedicated to the advancement of women in faculty and staff positions in institutions of higher learning. Their job search site includes postings from schools actively seeking women to fill their job vacancies. They also include fellowship information for women.

Occupational Outlook Handbook Descriptions of Fine Arts Occupations 

• Actors
• Producers and Directors
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• Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
• High School Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers

General Art Links

Alliance of Artist Communities - National consortium of organizations and individuals that offers artists time and space to create new work. Includes approximately 100 organizations and 100 individuals.

American Art Therapy Association

American Alliance of Museums

American Institute for Conservation: Resources for the conservation of culture and art, including for students seeking to become conservators

American Institute of Graphic Arts, Austin Chapter - Local job listings in the graphic arts.

Aquent - One of the world’s largest specialized talent agencies. For the past 13 years, Aquent has led the way in creative, web, and technical staffing for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent work. Last year alone, more than 30,000 professionals and client companies were brought together.

ArtAustin.org - Identifies Austin galleries, exhibitions, museums, events, etc.

Art Deadlines List - The master list of competitions calls for entries, job announcements, grants, scholarships, and more for visual and performing artists. Several subscription options available, all of them reasonable. Something for everyone from ages 1 - 100.

Art Museum Network - Explore the world of art museums through this site. Links provided to art museums around the US. Helpful for travelers and individuals seeking employment as museum administrators alike!

ArtSEARCH - The National Employment Bulletin for the Arts is now available to SU students online. Call Career Services at x1346 for the password. Job listings are updated every 3 business days. Up to 1000 listings daily!

Artspan - An excellent, inexpensive promotional tool for artists, artisans and photographers. Gives you your own website, where you can upload images of your work, your artist statement, pricing information and contact information, all of which become searchable by galleries, collectors and other artists. A great way to market yourself.

ArtTherapyBlog.com - Information about field of art therapy, education/certification and practice.

Artist Help Network - A free information service designed to help artists take control of their careers. Assists artists in locating information, resources, guidance and advice on a comprehensive range of career-related topics.

Association of Medical Illustrators

Auction House, Christie’s

Auction House, Sotheby’s

Austin Art in Public Places

Austin Museum Partnership - Consortium of 26 Austin-area museums to promote collaboration for the mutual benefit of the public and the museums.

Austin Visual Arts Association - Connect with local artits via this association, founded in 1977.

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center - An innovative adaptation of historic warehouse buildings into an arts-oriented mixed use development of loft/studio apartments, galleries, retail, performance spaces, artists’ work spaces and design offices in San Antonio.

Career Alternatives for Art Historians - A terrific resource for art historians and artists alike, this site, prepared by an art historian at Notre Dame, offers fast facts on the education, training, and personal qualities necessary to land jobs in the wacky world of art history and related areas.

City of Austin Economic Development Cultural Arts Division - The Cultural Arts Division is responsible for the Cultural Arts Funding Programs, Art in Public Places Program (AIPP), community-based arts development, and programs to assist the development of creative industries in Austin, as well as initiatives designed to support and encourage the community’s unique cultural identity and vitality.

College Art Association - An important group for aspiring artists and art historians, specifically those who plan to teach in higher education. The annual CAA conference has job placement services available for people with graduate degrees.

The Contemporary Austin - Promoting the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and artists in Texas; provides grants and internships to visual artists.

Creative Hotlist - A dedicated career site for creative professionals.

Fast Company’s “How to Be a Happy and Successful Creative Freelancer (or Work with One)”

Jobs in Animation - Animation World Network is a great resource for aspiring illustrators, animators and web designers.

National Art Education Association

National Guild for Community Arts Education

National Portfolio Day - Each year members of the National Portfolio Day Association sponsor National Portfolio Days in 36 cities across the nation and in Canada. These events provide an opportunity for students interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in the visual arts to meet with representatives from some of the most outstanding colleges, universities, and independent schools that teach art and design. This is an opportunity for attendees to have their portfolio of artwork reviewed by an admission representative and to receive advice about their artistic development. Participating institutions also provide information about programs of study, careers in art, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships.

New York Foundation for the Arts - A state-wide service organization for artists that provides this free national information resource for artists in all disciplines and for those who support them in any way.

• NYFA Classifieds: Job postings
• NYFA Source: Arts grants

Playbill - Internships, casting notices, production job listings, part-time jobs that offer flexibility compatible with actor schedules.

Printjobs - This website is for Newhouse Associates, a leading placement and recruiting firm working within the framework of the Printing and Graphic Arts Industries. Their clients are Fortune 500 companies as well as some of the best small printing and graphic arts organizations in the USA. Since 1985, Newhouse Associates has been assisting qualified printing and graphic arts professionals in finding new and challenging positions. There are no fees to individuals to register.

Res Artis - A worldwide network of residential arts centres and programs which provide artists with facilities and conditions conducive to creative work.

Society of Illustrators

Sculptor.org - An impressive collection of sculptor related links, this page is incredibly useful for individuals who want to be professional sculptors. Chat rooms, career and education advice and more … including grant and fellowship information. If only every aspiring artist had a site this terrific to refer to!

Smithsonian Careers - Internship and full-time career opportunities!

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts - TALA provides pro bono legal and accounting services to low income artists of all disciplines throughout the State of Texas.

Texas Association of Museums - From the Texas Historical Commission to the Dallas Museum of Natural History and from the MFA - Houston and the Dallas Museum of Art, this site will inform you about jobs available throughout Texas.

Texas Commission on the Arts - A wonderful place to explore the state of arts affairs in Texas. According to their website, their mission is to develop a receptive climate for the arts in Texas. They are also the folks behind those groovy “State of the Arts” license plates.

Texas Film Commission - Students interested in the film industry will find this site useful in their research of local and Texas-based film opportunities.

Texas Music Office - Serves as the information clearinghouse and promotion office for the Texas music industry

Western States Art Federation - From the publishers of Artjob , this site provides some great links to arts related sites. Some career information and funding resources available.

Jobs for Theatre Majors

Austin Creative Alliance - A nonprofit performing arts service organization working to cultivate an environment where the performing arts can grow and flourish.

IMDbPro.com - Subscription-based resource for researching film/TV agencies, managers and producers.

Playbill On-Line - The theatre source on the web for Broadway theatre information.

Show Biz Jobs - Comprehensive site that has something for anyone looking for a job in the entertainment field. Entry-level, temporary, permanent and even executive level jobs are posted here.

Texas Commission on the Arts - Find internships, job listings and training at this site. This link takes you to the employment page, but don’t miss out on some of the other great parts of the web site, including the Community Center for artists and Library, which has links to numerous online libraries, collections and database in every field within the fine arts field.

Healthcare Resources for Artists

Many artists groups offer discount insurance to their paid members. We suggest you compare the discount packages offered by a group with those offered by major insurance carriers before committing. Depending on your financial and health situation, it may be more economical to purchase insurance directly from a provider than to pay membership dues plus your premium.

Actor’s Fund - With information about insurance options for all entertainment professionals (not just actors), this site does a wonderful job of categorizing and explaining health insurance options for both individuals and groups. They also have a terrific resource center for health insurance as well as human services for people with HIV/AIDS and the elderly. 

National Association for the Self-Employed - Freelance visual and performing artists may find NASE’s member benefits useful. In addition to healthcare, accident insurance is also available.

The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers - There are certain restrictions on which members may participate in the group’s Health and Pension Benefits.

Southwestern’s Communication Department Web Site

American Communication Association - National association providing related information for writers and speakers.

International Association of Business Communicators - Job postings for those interested in communications in business, such as organizational communication, marketing and technical writing.

Advertising, Marketing & Sales

American Marketing Association - Job board of marketing professional association

Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers - Information from the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook

Advertising Sales Agents - Information from the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook

Marketing & Sales Jobs - This site lists marketing and sales jobs, which can be searched by position, location, salary, keyword and more.

Counseling

American Counseling Association - Job board for professional association

CounselorEducation.com -  Great resource for students seeking information about a career path in counseling. Find educational and credentialing requirements by state, as well as information about salaries and career advancement.  

Counselor-License.com - State-by-state guidelines to becoming a counselor and earning your counseling license.

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health and Mental Health Counselors - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Human Resources

Association for Talent Development - Professional association

Benefits Administrator  Princeton Review career profile

Compensation and Benefits Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Human Resources Job Page - Human resources job listings.

Human Resources Manager - Princeton Review career profile

Human Resources Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Human Resources Specialists - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

HRJobs.org - Job listings within human resources

Labor Relations Specialist - Princeton Review career profile

National Human Resources Association - Professional association

So, You Think You Want a Career in Human Resources? - Article and links to many other articles about HR careers

Society for Human Resource Management - Professional association

Training and Development Managers - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Training and Development Specialists - Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook career profile

Training Specialist - Princeton Review career profile

Media

ACES: The Society for Editing - Professional organization providing job leads and career information.

American Journalism Review (AJR) - News and columns about the journalism industry.

American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) - With tips on preparing for and landing a job in journalism.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Telecommunications information and resources. Also includes a job posting list.

Dow Jones News Fund - Contains program and internship opportunities as well as related news.

National Association of Broadcasters - Find broadcast employment by category and add your resume in the career center section.

Radio-Television Digital News Association - Includes employment as well as awards and scholarship.

Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association - Includes an event calendar, as well as internship and job opportunity listings.

Talent Dynamics

Texas Association of Broadcasters - Texas Association of Broadcasters, located in Austin. Includes a job bank.

Texas Press Association - Job and internship listings with a form to post resumes.

TVSpy

Public Relations

Association for Women in Communications- Professional association

PRSA Austin - Austin chapter of the PRSA.

PRSA - Public Relations Society of America.

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers - Information from the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook

Public Relations Specialists - Information from the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook

Women Communicators of Austin - Professional association offering career advice, contacts and networking opportunities for a variety of communication fields.