Career-Related Links

Disclaimer: It is the goal of the Career Services and Internships Office at Lake Erie College to connect students and alumni with employers for their mutual benefit. By providing the posted links, the Career Services and Internships Office at Lake Erie College is not endorsing opportunities, organizations, employers, information, or any aspect of employment.

CareerFest 2013 - Register in Career Services

CareerFest is designed to provide an efficient and enjoyable way for companies and organizations to address human capital needs. Meet students and recent graduates from 34 of Ohio's best colleges/universities and who are members of The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC). Those seeking efficient interns and recent college graduates are invited to attend. CareerFest 2010 attendees amounted to more than 1,000 students!

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Accounting & Financing

• CPAnet - Search jobs and find CPA exam resources
• American Accounting Association - Post your resume and search accounting jobs
• American Finance Association - Search finance jobs
• American Finance Association - Publications and job openings

Biology

• Biologyjobs - A resource for job seekers in Life Science
• Careers in the Biological Sciences - FAQ about a career in biology
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Bureau of Labor Statistics' career information for Biological Scientists

Business Administration

• Business Administration Careers - Lists the most popular careers

Chemistry

• ChemJobs - Search engine, career advice, and career resources

Communication

• CommunicationJobs - Search engine for communication jobs
• Media and Communications - Media and Communications guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education

• Teachers--Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary - Teachers guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

English

• English Major Jobs - Some popular jobs for those with a major in English
• English Language Employment Statistics - English guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Equestrian

• Chagrin Valley Farms - Lessons, horse shows, and boarding
• Tackshops - Listings of stores which sell equestrian products

Fine Arts

• FineArtsAmerica - Search jobs, artists, and events
• Arts Management Major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed
• Theater Arts major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed

Foreign Languages

• Foreign Language careers - Numerous job ideas for those proficient in a foreign Language
• Spanish Major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed
• French Major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed
• German Major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed
• Italian Major - An overview of the major and how one can prepare for a career, including career trends and skills needed
• Interpreters and Translators - Interpreters and Translators guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Human Resource

• Jobs4hr - Search HR jobs in the US
• HR, training, and labor relations - Human Resources guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

International Business

• International Corporate Investment in Ohio Operations - Research international companies operating in Ohio
• International Business Resources - International organizations and contacts

Legal Studies

• Legal Studies Major - Overview of the major a checklist for current students
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Marketing

• Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for marketing majors
• American Marketing Association - Search marketing jobs and upcoming events

Mathematics

• Mathematics and Statistics Major - Discover some industry trends, the average income, and what skills one would need

Sports Management

• WomenSportsJobs - Post your resume for free
• Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers
• Athletic Trainers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Athletic Trainers

Psychology

• Psychology entry level jobs - Some entry level positions for psychology majors in regards to both business and mental health/social services
• American Psychology Association - Employment data and job postings
• Popular jobs for psychology majors - Search through popular jobs for psychology majors, with a median salary listed for each
• Psychologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Psychologists

Internships

• Storm Central - Internships available to LEC Students, Alumni & Employers
• Rising Star Internship Opportunities - Search for internships and entry level positions
• Internship Programs - Browse internships by name, location, and field
• NEOintern - Search for internships in Northeast Ohio
• Internship Success - How to make the most out of your internship
• Internship FAQs and Myths - A guide to internships
• Going Global - Internships & housing abroad
• BUNAC - Internships & housing abroad
• Cultural Embrace by API - Internships & housing abroad
• International Internship - Programs for a variety of majors

Job Postings

• College Recruiter - Search hundreds of thousands of internships and entry level jobs
• After College - Search over 200,000 jobs
• JobSearchShortcut - job search Web site that links directly to 15,000 company job listing Web pages in 30 metropolitan areas nationwide
• Tech-Centric - Search technical jobs in sales and other areas
• Sales-Marketing Jobs - Search sales and marketing jobs
• Jobvue - Search jobs around the world and interview for jobs via webcam
• HigherEdJobs - Lists list open positions at colleges and universities
• SimplyHired - Job search engine where one can rate jobs
• Local Careers Cleveland - Search Cleveland area jobs
• Indeed - A one search site that shows listings from other job sites, newspapers, and company career pages

Career Help

• College Grad - Explore careers, develop your resume and cover letter, and prepare for interviews
• CareerOneStop - a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and

Interviewing and Networking Help

• Dressing for Interview Success - How to dress for an interview
• Networking for College Students and Grads - Top 7 networking steps you can take now
• STAR interviewing - Learn how the STAR interviewing technique
• Traditional interview questions - A list of traditional questions that will help you prepare for your next interview
• Situational interview questions and responses - Prepare for your next interview by practicing with these questions and responses
• Wild card questions and responses - Prepare for your next interview by practicing with these questions and responses
• 150 typical job interview questions - Practice your interviewing skills with these 150 common job interview questions
• 150 typical job interview questions with responses - Practice your interviewing skills with these 150 common job interview questions and compare your answers with the listed responses
• Acing the Behavioral-Based Interview - Behavioral-Based Interviewing is the most commonly used interviewing technique
• Job Shadowing - Research companies and careers through job shadowing
• Informational interview questions - Questions to ask during your informational interview

Graduate School

Companies in Ohio with International Ties

• Rhein Chemie Corp - Rubber, lubricants and plastics industries - German - Chardon, OH
  • Rhein Chemie Corp careers page
• Gould Electronics - Copper foil products - German – Eastlake, OH
  • Gould Electronics careers page
• Hadrian Manufacturing - No employment site listed, Contact info: 905-333-0300 (Canada) and 440-942-9118 (USA) - Canada – Mentor, OH
• Eckart Werke - Effect pigment products - No employment site listed, Contact info: 1 440 954 7600 - German – Painesville, OH
• ABB Inc - Power and automation technologies - 100 countries – Wickliffe and Akron
  • ABB Inc. careers page