Job & Internship Search

• Gorick.com: Access a list of 1,000+ organizations to consider if you're looking for early career programs, internships, analyst programs, rotational programs, or leadership development programs. Use the filters or search bar to narrow your search. Then, click on any organizations that seem interesting to learn more!
• Organizing Your Search: This spreadsheet is a must for organizing an effective and productive job search.
• Roadtrip Nation: A career exploration site containing an online course, inspirational stories and films, and career journey/roadmap tools.

• Hoovers: Available through the Drexel Library Website, Hoovers offers a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.

• Legacy USciences Alumni Association:  Join legacy USciences Alumni Association
• LinkedIn: A business and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps.
• SJU Alumni Chapters:  Join SJU affinity alumni chapter groups
• SJU Connects: A networking platform exclusively for SJU students and alumni.
• VolunteerMatch: Search volunteer opportunities on this website, which provides volunteer information and listings in your local community.

• CampusPhilly: An online website featuring Philadelphia jobs and internships.
• Glassdoor: Job aggregator with salary and employee reviews
• Handshake: Whether you’re looking for full-time or internship opportunities to advance your career or a part-time job for cash in your pocket, Handshake can help. Visit Handshake to apply for various job and internship opportunities, gather information about career fairs, upload your resume for a critique, research and follow companies and more.
• Healthecarecareers.com: Health eCareers supports qualified healthcare providers in finding opportunities with employers looking for top talent.
• Idealist: Connect to non-profit jobs and internship postings.
• Jesuit Consortium: If you are looking for jobs or internships outside the Philadelphia area, you may gain access to reciprocal career services offered to students attending other Jesuit schools. Visit the Jesuit Consortium website and email careerhelp@sju.edu to request reciprocal services from a school on the list.
• LinkedIn.com: LinkedIn’s resources help you find jobs that are in-demand
• Parker Dewey: Parker Dewey offers the largest network of highly motivated college students and recent graduates who are excited to complete short-term, professional assignments.
• QuadJobs: A resource specifically for college students trying to identify part-time or one-time jobs. Sign up with your SJU issued .edu email, set up your profile page, and your Stripe account to receive payments for jobs completed.
• Sciencecareers.org: job board where companies around the world post job opportunities for students looking to advance their careers.
• TeamWork Online: An online, 24/7 career fair connecting people in the sports industry.
• USAJobs: Search for U.S. federal government jobs.

• Case Interviews Preparation: Check out McKinsey & Company’s interviewing guide and BCG’s case interview guide.
• Gorick.com: Access a list of 1,000+ organizations to consider if you're looking for early career programs, internships, analyst programs, rotational programs, or leadership development programs. Use the filters or search bar to narrow your search. Then, click on any organizations that seem interesting to learn more!
• Organizing Your Search: This spreadsheet is a must for organizing an effective and productive job search.

• Hoovers: Available through the Drexel Library Website, Hoovers offers a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.

• Legacy USciences Alumni Association:  Join legacy USciences Alumni Association
• LinkedIn: A business and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps.
• SJU Alumni Chapters:  Join SJU affinity alumni chapter groups
• SJU Connects: A networking platform exclusively for SJU students and alumni.
• VolunteerMatch: Search volunteer opportunities on this website, which provides volunteer information and listings in your local community.

• The Ladders: Look for the highest-paying jobs ($100k+ in salary) on this job search site.
• Glassdoor: Job aggregator with salary and employee reviews.
• Handshake: Whether you’re looking for full-time or internship opportunities to advance your career or a part-time job for cash in your pocket, Handshake can help. Visit Handshake to apply for various job and internship opportunities, gather information about career fairs, upload your resume for a critique, research and follow companies and more.
• Healthecarecareers.com: Health eCareers supports qualified healthcare providers in finding opportunities with employers looking for top talent.
• Idealist: Connect to non-profit jobs and internship postings.
• Jesuit Consortium: If you are looking for jobs or internships outside the Philadelphia area, you may gain access to reciprocal career services offered to students attending other Jesuit schools. Visit the Jesuit Consortium website and email careerhelp@sju.edu to request reciprocal services from a school on the list.
• LinkedIn.com: LinkedIn’s resources help you find jobs that are in-demand
• QuadJobs: A resource specifically for college students trying to identify part-time or one-time jobs. Sign up with your SJU issued .edu email, set up your profile page, and your Stripe account to receive payments for jobs completed.
• Sciencecareers.org: job board where companies around the world post job opportunities for students looking to advance their careers.
• TeamWork Online: An online, 24/7 career fair connecting people in the sports industry.
• USAJobs: Search for U.S. federal government jobs.

Career Fairs

All undergraduate students are invited to attend Career Fairs on the Hawk Hill Campus in September and February.  A list of this semester's Career Fairs and links to register can be found here and on Handshake.

Career Days

Throughout the year, the Career Center hosts academic department Career Days, taking over classes for the day to host alumni who graduated from that department. Click here to review recordings of interviews from past Career Days.

Connecting with Alumni

Tap into our network of proud Alumni (over 95,000) through these virtual events!

• Hawk Talks: Alumni Career Insights: Check out recorded interviews with alumni discussing their career, how they got there, and advice for current students.
• Alumni Instagram Takeovers: Follow along on Instagram with our featured Hawk and get a look into their day, their career, and advice they have on how to be successful.

CampusPhilly

CampusPhilly is a nonprofit organization focused on encouraging students to live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region. Their industry-specific, Launch Events are a great way to meet professionals in the area who can support your career exploration and job/internship search. Find descriptions of these events and registration information on CampusPhilly's website.

Meet-Ups

Professional representatives from various industries join us on campus for networking events throughout the year.  The opportunities allow students to meet with Saint Joseph's alumni and employers to explore options, network and learn about career paths. Check Handshake for event dates and times.

For more information on career events, please visit the Events section on your Handshake account.

Career Fairs

The Career Center hosts Career Fairs in September and again February each academic year. Each fair attracts employers representing diverse industries and organizations seeking talent. Knowing your target industry, employer and job allows you to approach organizations at career fairs with a clear plan. Researching the organizations is the first step (What jobs do they have posted on their website? What roles do SJU alumni hold in their organization?) Presenting yourself to an employer with your clear plan and interests is the next step. An employer’s attendance at the career fairs signals they appreciate SJU talent. Take advantage of their presence and make sure you approach organizations you’d like to work for.

Graduate students should approach the career fair with an understanding of their goals and how to use the fair to meet those goals. Identify employers of interest and if the recruiter is not hiring for an advanced role, ask questions! Use the opportunity to make a positive first impression and get connected to the correct recruiter. Keep in mind that many employers use career fairs as networking events and want to get to know you. This is the first step in that process.

Meet-Ups

Professional representatives from various industries join us on campus for networking events throughout the year.  The opportunities allow students to meet with Saint Joseph's alumni and employers to explore options, network and learn about career paths. Check Handshake for event dates and times.

For more information on career events, please visit the Events section on your Handshake account.

We know that entering the workforce during a disrupted economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is surreal and overwhelming — this is not the world you thought you’d be graduating into. While these are stressful and uncertain times, your education and time on Hawk Hill will serve you well.

This guide is filled with a variety of resources, ideas and mindsets you should adopt and utilize to make progress towards achieving your career goals during a pandemic. 

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The pandemic shifted many job search activities from in-person to virtual. Foundational job search skills remain important but you’ll want to check out the Job Search Series videos to learn the finer points of a virtual job search.

Check out our collection of 2-Minute Tips Job Search Videos, created by our team of counselors to help you adapt your job search during COVID-19. 

• Fair360: A list of companies that are recognized for hiring, promoting and retaining employees with varying identities. 
• Diversity Employers: A job search platform with employers that are committed to diversity.
• Diversity: A World of Change: A leader in diversity branding and recruitment that has job postings from employees leading diversity and inclusion efforts. 
• Diversity Job Board: A job board for diverse job seekers.

Asian American and Pacific Islander

• Asian Career Network: A job board aiming to connect job seekers with opportunities.
• National Association of Asian American Professionals: The National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit organization aiming to support Asian Americans in leadership, networking, and community connection. This site also offers a Career Center to connect professionals with companies globally.

Black

• Jopwell: A resource that aims to represent and advance careers for diverse students through posting jobs, events, and articles 
• Black Career Network: A job board aiming to connect job seekers with opportunities.

Indigenous, Native American

• Native American Jobs
• Jopwell: A resource that aims to represent and advance careers for diverse students by posting jobs, events, and articles.
• National Congress of American Indians: A Non-profit organization advocating for American Indian and Alaska native communities. This site also provides a job board of open positions with varying organizations.

Latinx

• iHispano: A job board aiming to connect job seekers with opportunities.
• Latpro: Hispanic & LatinX Jobs: A job board to connect Hispanic and Latinx job seekers with employers who embrace diversity.
• Jopwell: A resource that aims to represent and advance careers for diverse students by posting jobs, events, and articles.

• Disability Equality Index: A non-profit resource that has a network of over 500 corporations that expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  
• Bridges: From School to Work: A site that connects young people ages 17-24 with disabilities to jobs with potential for career growth. 

• Collective Success Network: A volunteer run non-profit that supports low-income and first-generation college students in reaching their goals and career aspirations. 
• UStrive: A site that connects students who have financial needs with free, one-to-one mentoring that supports their college process and career growth. 
• Forbes: This Forbes article provides various tips and resources for first-generation students. 

• H1B Grader: A site to explore H1B sponsors, jobs and other career insights.
• My Visa Jobs: A system to identify employers who hire international candidates, search for jobs, and find information on H1-B Visa’s and Green Cards. 
• United OPT: The Nations of Jobs: A list of top companies offering OPT jobs to International students. 

• Human Rights Campaign: An organization whose mission is to fight for equality, equity, and liberation for the LGBTQ+ community. Their site includes a workplace page that provides the best places to work for LGBTQ+ and additional career-related articles.
• Pride at Work: A non-profit organization that represents LGBTQ+ union members and allies and seeks full equality in the workplace and unions. 
• Out and Equal: This guide provides helpful information about mapping your first steps in the workplace as LGBTQ+ Gen Z’er. 

• Immigrants Rising: A guide that outlines information and processes for different paths after college if you are an undocumented student. 
• TheDream.US: Career resources provided by TheDream.US which is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undcoumented immigrant youth. 
• BestColleges: A list of employers that support DACA and Dreamers.

• Forbes: An article that highlights America’s best employers for Veterans.
• G.I. Jobs: A site for veterans to search for jobs, continuing education,d and learn more about industry trends.
• OPM: U.S Office of Personnel Management: A place to explore federal careers and what career resources are available to veterans, transitioning service members, and military family members.
• Military.com: The largest veteran job board.

There are many employer rankings publications that assess organizations’ commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Below are a few resources to consider when determining which companies you may be interested in working for. Many of the organizations on these lists are actively posting positions on Handshake that students and alumni can apply for today.

Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity

“The leading assessment of workplace fairness in corporate America," Fair360's Top 50 list assesses the performance of companies in six areas of workplace fairness:

• Human Capital Metrics
• Leadership Accountability
• Talent Programs
• Workplace Practices
• Supplier Fairness
• Philanthropy

(Source: "Fair360 Top 50 Competition FAQs")

Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity - Specialty Lists

Dig deeper into various areas of diversity by considering the employers on these lists. Some of the specialty lists include top companies for:

• Asian American Executives
• Black Executives
• Employee Resource Groups
• Executive Diversity Councils
• Executive Women
• Latino Executives
• LGBTQ Employees
• Mentoring
• Native American/Pacific Islander Executives
• People with Disabilities
• Sponsorship
• Talent Acquisition for Women of Color
• Veterans

Gorick.com - Diversity Programs for Students or New Grads From Underrepresented Backgrounds

View a comprehensive list of diversity programs for students or new grads from underrepresented backgrounds.  Use the filters or search bar to narrow your search. Then, click on any programs that interest you!

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• Diversity for Social Impact - Americas Best Diversity Companies
• Refinitiv’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Index Top 100
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Comparably Top Rated Companies for Diversity
• Fortune 75 Best Large Workplaces for Women
• InHerSight The 50 Best Places to Work for Women
• Equal Opportunity Publications
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Are you interested in working for a company that is not ranked on one of the Top DEI publications? You can often find publicly-available information on a company’s website. Below is a list of resources for you to search when considering a company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Careers Page & Job Postings
  • Does the Careers section of the company website emphasize the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?
  • Are the job descriptions written with inclusive language?
• Social Responsibility Report
  • This is a document that companies use to communicate their environmental, ethical, philanthropic or economic efforts and impact on the community in which it operates.
  • Examples: Cisco's 2022 Purpose Report; IBM’s 2023 Impact Report
• Diversity & Inclusion Report
  • This report offers details about a company’s diversity efforts in their workforce.
  • Examples: Google’s 2023 Diversity Annual Report; American Express 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report
• Affinity Groups/Employee Resource Groups
  • These are groups of employees within a company who are connecting and collaborating around a similar background or interest. Affinity groups can be based on race, gender, age, sexual identity, veterans status and other backgrounds. They allow for personal and professional development opportunities at work.
• Diversity of Leadership
  • Who are the individuals on a company’s leadership team? This can be a good indication of a company’s culture.
  • Often, company websites have a Meet the Team section or a simple Google search may reveal the individuals who make up the C-suite team and/or management.
• Supplier Diversity Report
  • This report provides insights into the types of companies an organization engages with. Does the company you’re interested in proactively work with companies that are owned by underrepresented populations or support small businesses?
  • Example: Exelon Annual Supplier Diversity Report

You have been approached by a company representative who is interested in sharing information about their organization’s job and internship opportunities — how do you respond if you are unsure about the organization’s intentions and commitment to DEI? Below are some tips for engaging with company representatives in a professional manner.

• Answer the request. Whether or not you are interested in learning more, it is always best to respond.
  • If you are interested, you could say “I’d love to learn more! What is a good day and time for you to chat over the phone or connect virtually?”
  • If you are not interested, you could respond by saying “I am not interested at this time, but I will certainly reach out if I would like more information in the future.”
• Ask questions. If you are interested in learning more, but unsure about the company’s DEI initiatives, it is ok to ask questions. Below are some suggestions.
  • Can you describe your company’s culture and core values?
  • What resources does the company provide to support trans employees, black employees, veteran employees, etc.?
  • Are there any programs or initiatives in place at your company geared towards promoting diversity?
  • What does diversity look like at all levels of your company — particularly at the management, executive and board levels?
  • Does your company have a diversity and inclusion policy? Or a non-discriminatory policy?

(Sources for this section: LMU Employer Diversity & Inclusion Policy and “Questions Students Can Ask in Interviews to Tell If a Company Really Cares About Diversity and Inclusion” article by Cindy Verduce, Director, Indiana Tech)

• Find out how the employer wants to interact with your group (for student organizations). Many times, a company representative has a specific type of program or event in mind that they would like to coordinate with your student organization. If they are leaving this up to you, below are some suggestions for events or programs to arrange with an employer.
  • Professional Development Workshops: Resume Building, Leadership, Career Readiness and Interviewing Tips are just a few examples of the topics employers like to cover with students!
  • Coffee Chats: Invite students to sign up for 1:1 sessions with a company representative to ask questions and review their resumes.
  • Networking Events: Invite several companies to join students for an hour of informal social interaction.
  • Panels: Invite representatives from several companies to sit on a panel surrounding a specific topic such as Diversity in the Workplace.
• Plan the program or agree to meet with the company representative.
  • If you are an individual being sought out by an interested company, find out when the employer might be coming to campus or hosting virtual interviews so you can connect with the recruiter face-to-face.
  • If you are the leader of a student organization, decide what type of program your organization is interested in collaborating on and work with the employer to plan it.
• Follow-Up. After meeting with an employer or hosting an event with them, it is always important to follow up, thanking the employer for their time. Mention something you learned during the interaction and express interest in meeting them or collaborating with them again in the future.

Unsure about how to broach the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace with an employer? Below are some more questions that can help you get the conversation started.

• What’s it like to work here?
• Have the racial events of 2020 changed any of your organization’s DE&I priorities going forward? If so, how?
• You mentioned — or on your website you mention — ZYX has a commitment to diversity. How has the organization demonstrated that commitment?
• What does diversity, equity and inclusion mean here?
• What does your company do to ensure inclusiveness?
• What do you do to create an inclusive team environment?
• How do you measure inclusion?
• Does your company have mentoring programs or employee affinity groups?
• Are there any specific internal DEI groups, resources or initiatives you are particularly proud of?
• Does your company use any training programs to help create an inclusive work environment?
• How can employees get involved in DEI initiatives in your workplace?
• In your opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse environment?
• Can you give me an example of how you make your direct reports feel a sense of inclusion, belonging and equity on a daily basis?
• Can you tell me about a time you had to have an uncomfortable conversation to resolve an issue?
• How do you celebrate diversity of ideas and people?
• What tangible goals does the organization have surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion? Who is responsible for making sure these goals are met?

(Sources for this section: LMU Employer Diversity & Inclusion Policy and “Questions Students Can Ask in Interviews to Tell If a Company Really Cares About Diversity and Inclusion” article by Cindy Verduce, Director, Indiana Tech)

Watch panelists Tiffany Jenkins '12 (M.S.), former Talent Acquisition Specialist at Philadelphia Works, Reese Blair '98, Audit Partner at Deloitte, and Stéphie Baptiste, Human Resources Assistant at Lactalis American Group, discuss how students can best prepare for the career fair.

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Employers that create accounts in Handshake are evaluated prior to gaining access to post on the site. In addition, each position posted is reviewed to ensure that it is consistent with our Handshake policy for employers. Information pertaining to an employer’s legitimacy may not be accessible at the time of posting so it is important to use your judgment when evaluating an opportunity both in Handshake and on other job search sites.

If you come across a position or have an interaction with an employer that seems unethical, unprofessional or causes you to question the legitimacy of the organization, please contact the Career Center immediately.

Some potential red flags to be aware of when evaluating an employer or opportunity:

• They ask you to provide your credit card, bank account numbers, or other personal financial documentation. 
• The position requires a financial investment – particularly payment by wire service or courier. 
• You are offered payment for allowing the use of your bank account (for example to deposit checks or transfer money). 
• The posting focuses more on how much money you can potentially earn and not the responsibilities and scope of the role. 
• The position offers pay that is in high excess of the average compensation for that position type. 
• You are given a task or a start date via email or phone before interviewing with the company. 
• If the company is a legitimate, well-known organization, but the contact uses a personal email account.  For example: @gmail.com or @yahoo.com instead of at the company domain. 
• The posting or employer website includes many spelling and grammatical errors and/or includes broken links to pages. 
• The written position description and the position described in an interview are inconsistent or extremely vague. 
• You are asked to provide a photo of yourself. 
• The position is home-based and no office space exists. 
• Positions that are listed as administration/office assistants and are listed as nationwide opportunities are likely scams. 
• The company website is all about the job opportunity and not about the organization itself. Scammers often create basic web pages that seem legit at first glance but don’t contain information about the company or its clients. 
• Watch for anonymity.  If it is difficult to find an address, actual contact, company name, etc. use caution. Fraud postings are illegal, so scammers will try to stay somewhat anonymous. 
• The Google search adds the word scam in auto-fill to your search on the company name. Read the Google results.

Another source for scam reports is ripoffreport.com. Also, check the Better Business Bureau (note: a company may not be registered with BBB and that does not speak to their legitimacy).