Career Services

Job Search Links

Carthage Career Connection

Carthage Career Connection is our main job/internship link. The new system will allow you to post resumes and cover letters, search for jobs and internships, and look for alumni mentors. Current students please e-mail Career Services at careerservices@carthage.edu for your user name and password.

Jobs 4 Grads Now

Carthage Career Services has partnered with Jobs 4 Grads Now to offer students free access to an interactive 10-step system that takes the guesswork out of finding a job. To register and create an account, you will need the Passcode. Please send an e-mail to Career Services at careerservcies@carthage.edu for the Passcode.

Alternatives to Traditional Employment and Grad School

Looking for something beyond the average 9-5 job? Many alumni choose to spend their first year or two out of college gaining experience the non-traditional way. Check out these organizations for meaningful adventures:

Americorps
The Peace Corps
JET Programme (Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme)
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
ELCA Global Mission

Resources for Identifying Job Leads

The World Wide Web has a host of employment resources. Here are just a few sites you may wish to visit:

America's Job Bank - A computerized link to 1,800 state employment service offices.

The Black Collegian Online - Electronic version of the career opportunities magazine. Includes career planning and job search information.

Career Builder - A collection of job listings compiled from several newspapers across the country.

Career Magazine - Listing of career articles, employment opportunities and company information.

Chicago Tribune Career Finder - From the Chicago Tribune daily newspaper.

Chronicle of Higher Education - Job postings for college and university faculty and staff.

Cool Works - Several listings of specialized jobs in attractive locations. Includes jobs in National Parks and recreation areas, cruise jobs, camp jobs, ski jobs, and much more.

ELCA Teaching Positions - Search job openings in Lutheran schools.

Federal Jobs Digest - America's #1 private source of federal job information.

Graphic Design Jobs - GraphicDesignJobs.org searches job sites, company career pages and associations for graphic design jobs.

Great Wisconsin Jobs - Currently there are over 50,000 jobs available in Wisconsin. This site will allow you to access many of these openings.

Indeed.com - A comprehensive search engine.

Jobs That Serve - Nonprofit Careers in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and training opportunities.

JobWeb - Links jobs, job seekers, and job search information. This site is maintained by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Kenosha News - Postings available from Southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Employment Wizard - Listings include opportunities all over Wisconsin.

Rural Health Careers Wisconsin - If you are looking for a healthcare job in a rural setting, Rural Health Careers in Wisconsin is your one-stop connection to hundreds of active openings.

The Riley Guide - One of the most comprehensive career-related sites on the web.

Simply Hired - General job search leads.

Southeastern Minnesota Synod (ELCA) - A resource for individuals looking for positions in the church, including youth workers, office staff, music, etc.

State of Wisconsin - Current Opportunities Bulletin - List positions with the state.

Other Sites To Visit

Relocation Center

Jobsmart Salary Survey - Supplies links to over 150 salary surveys.

NACE Salary Calculator - The National Association of Colleges and Employers offers the most accurate compensation data available.