Handshake
Handshake is an online Career Services platform that connects you to 1,000s of employers that have internship, full-time, part-time, and temporary job vacancies. Your account is already set up and waiting for you, all you need to do is log in with your LakerNet ID and password and complete your profile to start getting customized recommendations sent right to your home screen or iPhone. Any requests from alumni to obtain an Oswego email address are referred to the Division of Development and Alumni Engagement. Please email them at alumni@oswego.edu with this request and include your class year. Alternatively you can contact them at 315-312-3003.
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Career Shift
Free account featuring job listings, contact information for networking, and company research. Alumni: be sure to use your "oswego.edu" email address to login
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SkillsFirst
Browse 530+ resume samples and customize a sample to make it your own, or start a resume from scratch. Store an unlimited amount of resumes, tailor each to specific job descriptions or industries using the platform's artificial intelligence, and download .docx or .pdf versions when ready.
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LinkedIn is THE super-tool that has a little of everything you need. Network with SUNY Oswego alumni (and check out the organizations and position titles for those that interest you!), search for jobs and internships, join career related groups, and bump up your skill set through their LinkedIn Learning pathways!
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Micro-Internships and Project-based Experiences
Short-term, professional, paid experiences are key to moving forward during these uncertain times. Parker Dewey provides a way for you to immediately connect with a diverse network of companies and organizations year-round. Micro-Internships will allow you to apply to short-term, professional assignments, while also allowing companies to identify and assess highly motivated college students and recent graduate for fit should there be full-time opportunities. Unlike traditional internships, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, can be completed year-round, and help students develop career skills while getting paid.
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Buzzfile
On Buzzfile, you can access detailed information on virtually EVERY company in the United States, as well as map, save and share your search results. You may to asked to create a free log in to access some features.
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What Can I Do With A Major In....
Find information about the many careers related to your majors and minors.
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O*NET
Search for occupations that utilize your skills and match your interests. Explore the occupation in depth - salary, education required, projected growth and much more (this resource also matches occupations to Strong Interest Inventory and Focus2 results). For an O*Net navigation tutorial, click here.
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Candid Career
Explore careers through job description videos, search information by career title, college major, career advice, industry information and company research.
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