Career Search and Resource Web Sites
Listed below are Web sites to assist you with all aspects of your job and internship search as well as your general career development. Sites are listed by function: job search site, career area information resource site, or a site that offers job listings and provides information and news.
Please be advised that career-related links and job search resources do not serve as endorsements of products/services. Commerce Career Services is not responsible for the content posted within these links. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a service please use your discretion or contact us.
Industry Information Sites
AEF – The Advertising Educational Foundation is the advertising industry's provider and distributor of educational content to enrich the understanding of advertising and its role in culture, society, and the economy.
AfterCollege – Online professional platform that connects college students, alumni, and employers through customized career networks at colleges and professional organizations across the country.
Blue Book – An annual publication of the Marketing Research Association, this online directory may be used as a reference for individuals who wish to learn more about the different types of marketing research services, or for the identification of companies engaged in different types of market research.
Adweek – A publication committed to covering all kinds of branding news, this online newsletter contains information on an array of industries and topics, from brand marketing strategies to industry analyses.
Career Profiles – An excellent resource for exploring careers, this Web site offers a wealth of information geared towards gaining a comprehensive understanding of any given career. Among the many resources provided are career profiles, real-life career stories, career-related news, a listing of top cities by career, and a listing of top industries by career.
Deal Book – Stay in the know about "big deals" and other business news from The New York Times.
glassdoor.com – A free career resource that gives you an inside look at salaries, reviews, and interview questions for over 70,000 employers.
IpoHome – Prepare for your finance interview by reviewing up-to-date IPOs.
LovetoKnow – Provides a list of nonprofit organizations organized by interest rather than by alphabetical listing.
MergersandInquisitions.com – An excellent resource for students interested in investment banking.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information about specific occupations and jobs (both business and non-business) as well as projected job hiring. The handbook is updated every two years.
Partnership for Public Service – Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
Quintcareers – A Web site designed and maintained by career counselors with advice on every aspect of the job search. A great resource for cover letter and resume samples.
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence – A great LOCAL resource for those interested in the nonprofit world, offering information on a variety of programs, resources, and jobs.
The Riley Guide – Provides information on online job searching, identifies online sites that post jobs, and provides comprehensive career planning resources.
Note to McIntire students: You can access Vault and additional career resources with your McIntire computing ID by selecting online resources.
Job and Internship Search Engines and Sites
Indeed.com – Search engine for jobs both in the United States and around the world that allows job seekers to find opportunities posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards. Also a good resource for estimating salary requirements.
The Internship Search Resource – An excellent Web site dedicated to all things internship-related. Find new internship listings, articles about the internship search, and tips for conducting an efficient and effective Internship search in less time.
One Day One Job and One Day One Internship – Sign up to receive a job or internship posting every day or browse postings by industry.
Thingamajob – Search for opportunities at by industry or geographic location.
Jobs by Location: Washington, D.C., and Virginia
Craigslist – Search for jobs by city, state, or country (link provided is for the Northern Virginia area).
DC Job Source – A listing of internships and jobs that are available in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Monticello Avenue – Lists Charlottesville area employers and their HR sites.
The Washington Post – Job database, calendar of career-related events in the D.C. metropolitan area, and career information.
DC Jobs – Search for jobs and internships in the D.C. area, learn about upcoming career events, and receive job search tips.
Jobs by Industry
Accounting, Finance/Banking, and Related Fields
Banking Jobs – Information and job search database for the banking industry.
eFinancialCareers – Posts jobs in finance, market news and analysis, salary surveys, and career advice.
Jobs on Wall Street – Job board dedicated exclusively to the financial services and Wall Street industry.
"Green"/Energy
Careers in Wind – Jobs and resources in the wind energy field.
Energy Jobs Network – Job postings for the energy industry from a collaborative network of energy industry Web sites.
GreenBiz.com Jobs – Current job postings and industry news for a variety of positions in the energy and sustainability industries.
GreenJobs – U.S. and international job listings in the energy conservation industry.
Wind Industry Jobs – Developed by WindPower monthly magazine, this site contains wind energy jobs, domestically and internationally, for all levels of a job search.
Marketing, Advertising, and Sales
TalentZoo – Job search database for marketing, advertising, media, and web opportunities.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) – Provides news, industry trends, and a talent and career development section.
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) – Offers 10-week paid summer internship program in a variety of advertising disciplines including public relations, account management and media planning.
iMedia Connection – Job search engine for interactive media and marketing industries.
National Retail Foundation – The Career Center of the National Retail Foundation, with information on finding a job in the retail industry, advancing your retail career, or engaging in education and training to continue cultivating your skills for a career in retail.
NY Creative Interns-Career insight and internship postings, as well as conferences and job search events.
Public Relations Society of America – Public relations industry-related news and information, as well as job postings.
GreenBook – Offers a directory of companies engaged in market research, in addition to the GreenBook job center, enabling access to job postings within the field of market research.
Entertainment, Fashion, and Sports
Entertainment Careers – Provides information on jobs, internships and other career-related resources within various sectors of the entertainment industry, including studios, networks, production companies, TV stations, radio stations, broadcast companies, and record companies.
Green Light Jobs – This Web site offers information and resources related media and entertainment careers.
Fashionista – Industry news and job and internship postings.
Sports Careers – A Web site devoted to jobs and careers in sports, from journalism to coaching to sales to internships.
Variety Media Careers – Search for a variety of jobs within the entertainment industry.
Information Technology
Dice – An IT job search engine and news resources for all levels a Web site geared toward IT professionals.
itjobs.com – Search for jobs in various areas of IT, for more experienced professionals.
TechCareers.com – IT and engineering job search engine.
Nonprofit and Federal Government
Making the Difference – Resources and job and internship postings for careers in the federal government and public services.
Idealist.org – A project of Action Without Borders that offers nonprofit resources, including jobs, internships, mailing lists, and nonprofit resources by state and country.
The Idealist Guides for Nonprofit Careers – Free PDF versions of books written by Idealist.org staffers and other nonprofit experts. Check out The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers or The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-Time Job Seekers.
DCInternships.org – A variety of educational and applied experience internships in Washington, D.C., in areas such as public policy, international affairs, communications, and philanthropy.
HillZoo.com – Jobs and internships on Capitol Hill.
Opportunity Knocks – Nonprofit job postings and career information for the nonprofit sector.
USAJOBS – Official job site of the U.S. federal government.
Career-Related Volunteer Opportunities
Connect-123 Internship and Volunteer Postings – Facilitates career-related internship and service learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in Cape Town, South Africa, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a wide range of fields, including public health, medicine, education, economic development, business consulting, human rights, and journalism.
Financiers Without Borders – Volunteers spend several weeks at a small business or organization abroad, providing guidance in finance, marketing, strategy or further economic development.
Sites with Job Postings and Industry Information
American Advertising Federation – Membership organization for individuals or companies within the field of advertising. See the organization's online job bank for information on jobs and internships in advertising, and explore the other career resources offered by AAF career services.
Brandchannel – Everything you ever wanted to know about branding, from the latest thinking in the field of branding to industry hot topics, current campaigns, and job postings.
Careers in Finance – Posts job opportunities and career resources for areas including corporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, insurance, and real estate.
CollegeGrad.com – Search engine focused on entry-level jobs in numerous industries. Provides information on career field and companies.
Making the Difference – Resources and job and internship postings for careers in the federal government and public services.
Marketing Power – Site of the American Marketing Association. Includes job posting and professional development resources.
Social Media
Twitter – A rapidly becoming the most effective job and internship search tool. See our handout on how to use Twitter for the job search.
LinkedIn – A professional networking site. Use this site to create an online professional profile, network with recruiters and alumni, and search for jobs. To maximize your efforts, join groups such as UVA's McIntire School of Commerce and the University of Virginia Career Networking Community. Get started with LinkedIn's page for students and recent grads: www.linkedin.com/studentjobs