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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Company Information

The Web also provides access to a vast array of company information. Here are a few sites to check out.

The Ultimate Yellow Pages
Edgar
Hoover's Online
Yahoo Business And Economy Directory
Carthage Career Services Links to Wisconsin and Illinois Employers

Other Sites To Visit

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