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Job Publications & Subscriptions

Did you know the Advising, Internships & Career Center subscribes to a variety of online web resources for your job and internship search? Current students and alumni can access all resources by logging into Handshake and visiting Career Center > Resources. What Is Handshake?

Big Interview

A free training system that features a new and innovative way to help you prepare more effectively for a job interview.

Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

Forage 

Dickinson is collaborating with Forage, a resource that offers virtual, free/unpaid, self-paced modules designed to help students develop skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and sectors through simulated projects. You can work through a series of resources and hypothetical tasks that are designed to simulate the sort of work you would undertake as an intern or a graduate employee at the organization. It's a unique opportunity for you to try out a career at your own pace and in your own time, from the comfort of your home. It takes five to six hours to complete one program and you can complete as many programs as you like. All experiences are completely free of charge for students and graduates from Dickinson College. For international students on an F-1 visa, this resource does not require work authorization. If you have questions about Forage, please contact Amity Fox.

Vault

Vault / Infobase / Firsthand, is a major source of career information. Use it to research employers, industries, and career subjects. Whether you are just exploring possible career paths or you are ready for your interview you can:  

  • Download more than 80 guides in pdf format on different industries including Advertising, Biotechnology, Book Publishing, Consulting, Investment Management, Journalism & Information Media,   Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing, Fashion Industry, Capitol Hill Careers, Top Internships, Case Interview, Real Estate Careers, and many more for FREE.
  • Review the profiles of more than 3,000 employers  
  • Explore industries and professions  
  • Gain career and job hunting knowledge by reading the 1,100+ articles
  • Share and discuss your interests and experiences with other users by searching more than 1 million messages. And much more!  

GoinGlobal

The GoinGlobal database contains more than 10,000 country-specific resources for finding international employment at home and abroad. Find country-specific career guides, job and internship postings, an employer directory of more than 400,000 company profiles, and more! 

Focus2

FOCUS 2 guides users through an intuitive career and education decision making model to help them choose a college, select a major, explore occupations, make informed career decisions and take action in their career development.

O*Net OnLine

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is an online database that contains hundreds of job definitions to help students, job seekers, businesses and workforce development professionals to understand today's world of work in the United States. 

Environmental Career Opportunities

Environmental jobs and internships you can apply for right now!

Opportunities in Public Affairs

The #1 source of Capitol Hill Jobs, Legislative jobs, and Public Affairs and PR jobs in the Washington, DC area.

Parker Dewey and Micro-Internships

Dickinson is collaborating with Parker Dewey to help students connect with “micro-internship” opportunities.  Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects posted by employers across a wide range of industries. These opportunities typically require 5-40 hours of total remote work across 2-4 weeks. Opportunities are posted on a rolling-basis. Parker Dewey’s micro-internships are a great tool to learn and hone new skills while exploring potential career paths.If you have questions about Parker Dewey, please contact Amity Fox.

CEI Internship Series

Career Education Institutes Internship Series (CEI) compiles lists of internship opportunities for college and law students. They have information on a variety of industries and topics such as Internships in International Affairs, Women's Rights Internships, Internships with America's Top Companies, The Sports Internship Book, and more. Internships are updated every two weeks.

Waidner-Spahr Library Career Related Resources

International Business & Management: Company Information
This Research Guide links to library databases that provide information on businesses, industries, and companies. 

Social Media: Career Guide
Advice on how to effectively use social media during your job search. 

The library has a selection of test prep books in print and online (note that they may not be the latest editions).

E-Books and Online Newspapers

The Library has started online, collegewide subscriptions to the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Wall Street Journal. Each requires you to set up a free individual account before you can access full-text of articles from on or off-campus.