Find a Job or Internship

Job and Internship Search Strategies

There are three primary ways to find a job or internship. The template below will help you develop a customized strategy that combines all three methods for a more comprehensive search.

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Also, check out different job boards to identify positions you might be interested in. Even if you’re not ready to apply for an internship or job, these sites are a great way to see what’s out there.

Follow These Steps

Step 1: Find Posted Positions That Interest You

Find the right job boards for your field, industry, level of experience, and/or geographic location. Depending on the industry, some of the best jobs may be posted on smaller, “niche” sites.

Here are a few to get you started:

Handshake: Job board especially for companies looking for students and new graduates.
ClarkCONNECT: Jobs posted by Clark alumni.
Indeed.com: Large, general job board that pulls from other sites for a comprehensive listing.
Additional job boards: Search listings on job boards for your industry; websites for professional organizations; or visit organizations you might like to work for, as their sites might contain information about pursuing careers in the field.

Step 2: Get Interviews Through Referrals (Networking)

Contact the people in your network. Encourage them to send job positions your way or to refer you to job interviews. Expand your network by meeting alumni and others in your line of work.

People you already know: Friends, family, and friends of family members Faculty and department administrators Fellow student club members Colleagues from work, volunteering, or internships

Connect with alumni who might help you. ClarkCONNECT: Search alumni profiles and attend events LinkedIn: Most alumni indicate their Clark affiliations on their profiles Alumni chapter gatherings

PRO TIP:

Don’t just ask for a job. Instead, let them know what kind(s) of opportunities you are looking for, and ask them if they have any suggestions for jobs, job boards, or people to talk to. This broader request is more likely to lead to useful referrals.

Step 3: Create Your Own Opportunity (Optional)

Some organizations will create a customized internship for you if you show an interest. Approach them with a spirit of curiosity to explore possibilities.

Take these steps:

Define your internship goals: What do want to learn? What skills do you want to use or practice?
Identify organizations where you might like to intern.
Determine the best person to speak with at that organization.
Is there someone who can introduce you? A colleague, friend, alumni, or faculty member?
If so, ask that person to arrange a meeting.
If not, send an inquiry email describing your interests and asking for a short meeting or phone call to discuss possibilities. Attach your resume.

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Job Boards

Handshake is the career management system for Clark University students and alumni.

Users will find thousands of internship and job opportunities in a diverse array of industry and geographical settings, as well as valuable resources tailored for Clark students.

Students can log in here with their Clark credentials, and find answers to frequently asked questions on our Handshake page.

Alumni and Employers should visit our Handshake page.

Clark Department Internships

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Other Job Boards

General (Cross-Industry)
Public Service
Tech Jobs
Specific Populations and Affinity Groups
Arts/Culture/Humanities

LinkedIn: A professional networking tool that allows you to identify potential contacts in your field of interest; research companies; and explore career options. Visit Clark’s LinkedIn page to search for alumni.

Indeed.com and Simplyhired.com: Two sites that pull together job postings from multiple places, including company websites.

Idealist: A comprehensive resource for careers and volunteer positions in the nonprofit world.

How do I locate alternate job boards for my field or industry?

Search using Google: “Job boards for (name industry or profession).”
Look at the websites for professional organizations in your industry.
Ask professionals (e.g., alums, colleagues, supervisors, professors, friends of parents, etc.) in that industry what boards they know about or use.
Go to conferences for your industry — there may be on-site job boards or “meet-the-employer” events.
Check the job boards list at the bottom of every page on the What Can I Do With This Major? site.

U.S. Government Jobs: A comprehensive site for jobs in the federal government.

Go Government: An initiative from the Partnership for Public Service that lists federal jobs and internships.

Mass Careers: A listing of government positions in Massachusetts.

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): A development and aid agency.

U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service Internships: Volunteer internships in the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS).

U.S. Department of State Internships

NGOJobBoard: Listing of jobs and careers in international relief and nongovernmental organizations.

PublicServiceCareers: A site with job listings for public service/public affairs jobs(mostly public administration and policy)

Dice: Tech jobs of all kinds
VentureFizz: Tech jobs and podcasts, especially for the Boston area
Wellfound: Tech jobs (and more) at startups

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Media, Language and Culture

behance.net: Art, graphic design, illustration, motion graphics, photography, web design

ihirecommercialart.com: Graphic design, 3D design, illustration, multi–media design

media-match.com: Media Match + Music Jobs, film, TV, music and gaming

dice.com: Tech jobs, gaming

mediabistro.com: Social media, advertising, public relations, film, tv design, publishing

the-dots.com: Creative roles, from PR and marketing to broadcast journalism

Visual and Performing Arts

playbill.com: Theater (acting, internships, admin, design, tech)

nyfa.org/jobs: New York Foundation for the Arts

theartcareerproject.com: Illustration, animation, marketing, writing, film, gaming, studio arts, product design, music, photography, visual design

productionhub.com: Film and video production

Culture and Humanities

hireculture.org: Creative employment in Massachusetts

workforgood.org: Arts/culture/humanities jobs

idealist.org: Social-impact jobs

Museums

aam-us.org: American Alliance of Museums

alhfam.org: Association of Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums

nemanet.org: New England Museum Association Jobs

Niche

ecojobs.com: Environmental career opportunities

Contact Information

Career Connections Center

Office Location

Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)
939 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01610

1-508-793-7258

1-508-421-3752 Fax

cservices@clarku.edu

Career Lab Hours

The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 – 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!