Career-Related Links
Resources to aid students and alumni with career development, job searching and more.
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.
Accounting
CPAnet - Search jobs and find CPA exam resources
Careers in Accounting - Numerous links for those thinking of majoring in accounting and those who have graduated
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Bureau of Labor Statistics' career information for Accountants
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 Adminstration Careers - Lists the most popular careers
Buisness Administration Major Overview - A description of the major, required courses, and possible career options
Chemistry
ChemJobs - Search engine, career advice, and career resources
Chemist - Job description of a chemist and how to prepare for a job as a chemist
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Bureau of Labor Statistics' career information for Chemistry Teachers
Communication
CommunicationJobs - Search engine for communication jobs
Media and Communications - Media and Commuications guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Education
EducationJobs - Search jobs by category
K-12 Education - Guide to College Majors in K-12 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
Yardandgroom - Job search engine and horse classifieds
Horse Riding in Ohio - Listings of horseback riding locations and facilities in Ohio
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
Language Major - Read a Description of the major, career options, and career trends
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
Working abroad - Working abroad guide provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
International Careers/Jobs - Lists some international careers and their descriptions
International Business Resources - International organizations and contacts
Legal Studies
Legal Studies Major - Overview of the major a checklist for current students
Job listings - Job listings for the Law and Legal Studies field
Lawyers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Sub header: Marketing
Marketing Jobs - Search Sales and Marketing jobs in the US
Market Research Association - Conference listings, resources about the field, and publications
Direct Market Association - Includes a job bank, marketing news, and marketing events
Public Relations Society of America - Post your resume, look for a mentor, search jobs, and read through various publications
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for marketing majors
Mathematics
MAA Career ideas - A list of some Mathematics Careers
Mathematics and Statistics Major - Discover some industry trends, the average income, and what skills one would need
Mathematicians - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Mathematicians
Sports Management
SportsCareers - Search jobs and career paths
WomenSportsJobs - Post your resume for free
Work In Sports - Job and internship search engine with thousands of listings and event listings
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
PsychologyJobs - Job search engine and career advice
Psychology entry level jobs - Some entry level positions for psychology majors in regards to both business and mental health/social services
Popular jobs for psychology majors - Search through popular jobs for psychology majors, with a median salary listed for each
Hot psychology jobs - A listing of “hot” jobs with a description for each
Psychologists - The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ career information for Psychologists
Internships
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
Job Postings
General Job postings
Storm Career Network - An LEC career network powered by simplicity, search for job postings
Career Mag - Jobs postings from across the US
Career Builder - Job advice and resources, such as tips on finding a job who is hiring
Ohio Means Jobs - Search not only for Ohio jobs, but also for national jobs
Job Star - Local job listings, job fairs, and online classifieds
CareerBoard - Search jobs in local cities such as Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo
Monster - Research companies, post your resume, and view over 400,000 job postings.
Job Factory - links to job search engines, job lines, and recruiters
Job Village - Post your resume and search thousands of jobs
True Careers - Job search and career advice
Snag a Job - As the #1 source for hourly and part-time jobs
Summer jobs - Search summer jobs at places such as camps, amusement parks, hotels, and more
Job Web - Career and job search advice for new college graduates
USA Jobs - the official job site of the US Federal Government
Simply Hired - thousands of jobs posted each week
College Grad - A top entry-level job site
College Recruiter - Search hundreds of thousands of internships and entry level jobs
After College - Search over 200,000 jobs
Yahoo!Hotjobs - Search jobs and career advice
LinkUp - Job search engine that searches for jobs within company websites
SimplyHired - Job search engine where one can rate jobs
Cleveland Classifieds - Post your resume and search Cleveland area 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
Careerjet - Careerjet provides job listings from sources such as company websites, recruitment agencies
JuJu - Fast access to thousands of employer websites and job boards
HigherEdJobs - Lists list open positions at colleges and universities
Local Job Postings
SimplyHired - Job search engine where one can rate jobs
Cleveland Classifieds - Post your resume and search Cleveland area jobs
Local Careers Cleveland - Search Cleveland area jobs
Ohio Means Jobs - Search not only for Ohio jobs, but also for national jobs
Indeed - A one search site that shows listings from other job sites, newspapers, and company career pages
Care.com - Search for local jobs such as babysitting, tutoring, senior care, and pet sitting
Career Help
General Career Help
Occupational Handbook - Search hundreds of jobs types and discover the earnings, job prospects, required education, and working conditions for each
America’s Career InfoNet - Source for employment information and tools for job seekers
Ohio Labor Market Information - Occupational employment projections for the State of Ohio
Career Exploration - A tool for individuals who are searching for a job or considering a career change. Search through ooccupational summaries.
College Grad - Explore careers, develop your resume and cover letter, and prepare for interviews
Job Hunters Bible - Job hunting information such as using the internet to find jobs and utilizing your network during your job search
MySearch - Career Planning and Career Fairs
The Riley Guide - Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Transferable skills - List of skills that you have acquired in various aspects of your life that can
transfer to your next job
CareerOneStop - a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information
Glassdoor - Research companies
Reference tips - How to get and ask for references for employment
CareerSearch - Search for information on a company, industry, or location.
Interviewing and Networking Help
Career Mag - A variety of career resources such interviewing tips and resume help
Career Builder - The U.S.’s largest online job site which also includes career resources
Interview Preparation - The Ultimate Guide to Job Interview Preparation
How to Interview - Free interview help and advice
Dressing for Interview Success - How to dress for an interview
Networking timetable for students - Provides a timetable for students throughout all four years of college
Networking for College Students and Grads - Top 7 networking steps you can take now
Common interview questions - A list of questions that will help you prepare for your next interview
50 common interview questions - A list of 50 common questions that will help you prepare for your next interview
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 interviewing - Information about informational interviewing and how it will allow you to explore career options
Informational interview questions - Questions to ask during your informational interview
Build your job network - How to build your job search network
Resume and Cover Letter Help
Career Mag - A variety of career resources such interviewing tips and resume help
Career Builder - The U.S.’s largest online job site which also includes career resources
Career Lab - Free sample cover letters
Resume mistakes - Top 10 resume blunders
Pongo Resume - Tools and support to help one write resume and cover letters and ace interviews
Resume FAQ - A comprehensive resume FAQ
Resume FAQ - Resume FAQ for college students and new graduates
Posting your resume to job boards - Frequently asked questions about posting your resume to job boards
ResumeDictionary - Provides information about formatting, writing, and posting resumes. This site not only lists resume skills, but also power words according to skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Competitive cover letters - Help your cover letter stand out in a competitive job market
Professional Organizations
American Marketing Association - Search marketing jobs and upcoming events
American Accounting Association - Post your resume and search accounting jobs
American Finance Association - Search finance jobs
American Psychology Association - Employment data and job postings
American Economic Association - Publications and job openings
Graduate School
GMAT exam - GMAT Exam Practice Tests
Graduate school preparation - Find out if you are ready for graduate school
To Enter Grad School or the Working World - Assess your interests, skills and values to decide if you should go to graduate school
Why grad school? - Pros for going to graduate school
Companies in Ohio with International Ties
Rhein Chemie Corp - Rubber, lubricants and plastics industries - German - Chardon, OH
Gould Electronics - Copper foil products - German – Eastlake, OH
EYE Lighting International - Lighting and lighting applications - Japan – Mentor, OH
Hadrian Manufacturing - No employment site listed, Contact info: 905-333-0300 (Canada) and 440-942-9118 (USA) - Canada – Mentor, OH
Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company - Description: Power tools, outdoor power equipment, floor care appliances, solar powered lighting and electronic measuring products - Japan – Solon, 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
Koyo Corporation of USA - Automotive parts - Japan – Westlake, OH
Radiometer America, Inc. - Care testing - Japan – Westlake, OH
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Tire and Rubber - Worldwide – Akron, OH
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