Job Search Tools

Want to get certified to teach English abroad?

The International TEFL Academy (ITA) will certify you to teach English in countries such as Spain, Costa Rica, Thailand, and more. Click the link above to fill out a form, download the main ITA brochure about courses, and be contacted by one of ITA's Admissions Advisors to set up an advising session, so you'll get all the info you need.

ITA has created a coupon code exclusive to Cornell College students for a $100 discount on courses. Simply enter the coupon code CORNELL during the checkout process. The discount will be in addition to any other discount running at the time of enrollment.

Resources 

Finding Opportunities & Tailoring Applications- Check out this presentation which details where to search and why and explains how to effectively customize your application materials so employers notice you. 

Try Handshake first. Cornell's premier job platform, Handshake, is designed to help students find out about jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities posted specifically for Cornell students. Through this platform, you will also find all Berry Career Institute career resources and upcoming events compiled in one place. 

More resources:

BestColleges.com Bestcolleges.com provides a wide array of free career resources to help students like  you get the most from your education and prepare for the world after college.

Iowa College FoundationGet instant access to hundreds of entry-level jobs across the state of Iowa.

Dave’s ESL Cafe The Internet’s meeting place for ESL and EFL teachers and students from around the world.

Diversity.com Diversity.com has been a leader in the diversity job market since 2000. Featuring job postings from some of the best diversity employers across a wide variety of industries such as manufacturing, education, non-profit, finance, healthcare, technology, and marketing from customer service jobs all the way up to high-level executive positions. 

Diversityjobs.com  Candidates can search for jobs from diversity-friendly employers and find tons of great articles on career topics and workplace diversity issues.

GoinGlobal.com GoinGlobal is a great place to search for jobs, learn about different cities or countries that you are interested in going to, search the Employer directory, and look up companies who have recently sponsored H1B Visas.

  • TIP: While off campus, you will need to log into Handshake to gain access to the many resources available on GoinGlobal!

Idealist.org A place to find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations working to change the world since 1995.

Indeed.com Indeed allows you to search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages for job and internship listings.

LinkedIn   Connecting with professionals on LinkedIn brings many benefits Your networking on LinkedIn should begin as early as possible. LinkedIn can help you find jobs as soon as you graduate from college by capitalizing on connections within your alumni and social groups.

Out for Undergrad Volunteer-run organization supporting LGBTQ+ undergraduates that has a job portal with positions from inclusive employers

Parker Dewey  Parker Dewey connects students with employers on short-term paid projects, usually in the range of 5-40 hours - just long enough to get a foot in the door with an amazing employer. Sign up for a profile and see what types of projects are available to help you gain experience.

TeamWork Diverse sports platform partnering with professional organizations, teams, and HBCUs to create a more diverse sports industry.

USAJobs.gov  USAJobs.gov is the premier site to find U.S. government jobs. Their superior advanced search capability helps job seekers navigate the otherwise complex web of government employment.

Virtual Student Federal Service Program  Are you a student looking for a way to make a real difference in the work of your government, while also gaining job experience and connections? Through VSFS, students can work on projects that advance the work of government on multiple fronts and choose projects from a wide variety of federal agencies. 

ZipRecruiter  Apply to jobs quickly with one click, get matched to relevant jobs based on your job search history, and get alerted as soon as hiring managers view your application. Also, see specific resources for Veterans and Students.

Zippia.com Zippia.com has a wealth of career advice, workplace rankings based on multiple criteria, and much more. Check out their LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for valuable information on your rights at work, workplaces that are standing out for the actual work they have done to be more inclusive and welcoming, and more. You can also find a list of scholarships dedicated to LGBTQ+ students.