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Job Search Assistance
The Career Center offers job search assistance to
current students, upcoming graduates and alumni by facilitating connections with
employers and teaching individuals how to conduct effective job searches.
Download The UNC Asheville Career Center's
Job and Internship
Search Guide
Click to link to a listing of all password protected sites
for UNC Asheville students and alumni
NACE
Job Outlook 2008
The National Association of Colleges
and Employers (NACE) publishes an annual report of hiring trends and
hiring practices of employers. Learn what qualities employers are
seeking in new hires! The Career Center is a member of NACE
and receives Job Choices Magazines. Come Visit if you are
interested!
Career Center Online Postings
Whether you are looking locally or nationally,
listings of full-time, part-time and summer jobs are available to UNCA students
and alumni via the Career Center’s online postings.
By uploading a current resume, you
also become eligible for resume referrals to employers.
Job Search Resources
ArtSearch
(Theatre Communications Group)
Find positions in theatres and performing arts centers, summer festivals,
universities, colleges and schools, dance, opera, symphony, museums, arts
councils and more! Positions include full-time, part-time, seasonal,
year round and internship opportunities from entry level to upper
management. (E-mail
career@unca.edu for the user ID &
password)
Vault Online Career Library
Vault is generously
sponsored by the UNC Asheville parents of both current students and
alumni!
Comprehensive career exploration resource. Including
employer profiles, top employers, company research area, company
discussion areas, career advice, industry overviews, occupation profiles
and more! (Current students click on the Vault link above and then choose
Get Your Password Now; Alumni can email
career@unca.edu for the password)
LEXIS-NEXIS
Use this powerful web site containing over 6000 newspapers and magazines to
research potential employers and review annual reports. The Ramsey
Library has subscribed to this resource, so you should be able to link
directly to LEXIS-NEXIS from on-campus computers. You can access the
site from off-campus, it will simply ask for your name and password which is
usually your social security number followed by a one on the end.
Job Listing Newsletters
UNCA Students and Alumni may receive access to
these job listing e-newsletters:
For current username and password information,
please send an email to career@unca.edu
with your name and SSN.
Mentor Network Program
Contact UNCA Alumni who are currently working in
their career field to gain first hand knowledge of what it takes to be
successful in your job search. Learn what employers are looking for in new
hires, develop a network of professional contacts and uncover hidden
opportunities through informational interviewing.
E-Leads
Uncover unique and exciting job/internship
opportunities with the use of
E-Leads.
While not specifically job listings,
E-Leads
can help
liberal arts students identify leads to organizations with possible internship and job
openings over this next year. This is a specialized on-line employment directory
developed by eleven colleges and universities in North Carolina, and is
available only to students at those institutions. To access
E-Leads
from an off-campus computer, email your name and SSN to career@unca.edu.
Recruiting Events
Each fall, the Career Center organizes a Career
Fair which brings employers, graduate schools and government agencies
to campus. All students are encouraged to attend this event to explore career
options, internship possibilities and employment opportunities. During the
spring semester, connect with employers during special recruitment events such
as the Summer Employment Fair and Networking Events.
Job Search Websites
Finding a Job in North Carolina
Federal Government & International
Employment Links
Summer Jobs & Internships
Finding a Job in
Asheville, NC
Indeed.com -
comprehensive job search engine
Riley
Guide Job Banks and Recruiting Sites
JobWeb Career Library
Richard Bolles:
Job Hunter's Bible
Hound.com - free
job-search tool that tracks down live, active job listings on employers'
career pages
Creativehub.com
- free online network, focused on helping creative students
find work
Resume-writing and Job Search Strategies Advice
The "Resume Basics" booklet is a FREE
handout which provides general guidelines for creating a resume along with
examples from previous students. The Career Center staff is also available to
critique resumes/cover letters resume and to discuss possible job search
strategies.
We have trained Volunteer Career Advisors
from the community to assist with Resume Review and Cover Letter Assistance.
They are wonderful individuals with a wealth of "real world"
experience to share! Call 251-6515 to make an appointment with Liz, Gail or Paul.
Mock Interviews
Brush up on your interviewing skills by arranging a
video-taped mock interview. Invaluable preparation for internship or full-time
job interviewing. Call the Career Center at 251-6515 to make an appointment.
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