Toolbox
Recruiting Links
TigerNet is an online database of job and internship postings, both specifically for Sewanee students and alumni and those created by the vendor, Symplicity. Through TigerNet, students may upload a resume for employers to view, apply to jobs and internships, and register for interview times and other events.
Backdoorjobs.com lists short-term job openings in the United States and internationally.
HonorRollOnline.com seeks to connect students from selective institutions with enrollments under 5000 with recruiters from Fortune 1000 companies. Sewanee was one of the initial partner schools, and students who post their resumes ARE contacted by recruiters. Sewanee's school code is 1642.
SchoolSpring.com scours the web for openings in K-12 education and provides a site for educators to use to apply for jobs.
OneWire.com makes precise career connections in a secure, confidential environment in order to match and connect top financial institutions and industry professionals at all levels.
Networking Links
LinkedIn is a robust tool for developing and nurturing a professional network. There are several alumni groups including the "official" one maintained by Career & Leadership Development. LinkedIn makes relationships transparent. Create an account, begin to connect with alumni and others you know, search for companies or industries of interest and prepare to be surprised at all of the amazing careers crafted by Sewanee alumni.
Sewanee Gateway is on online directory of Sewanee alumni and parents and a way that students connect with them for networking purposes. Please remember to be very specific when conducting a search (e. g. when searching for alumni in Atlanta, those with addresses in Decatur or Alpharetta will not appear).
Bright.com allows you to use your personal and professional contacts to discover job openings inside companies where you have connections.
Information Links
Career Insider by Vault includes insider information for over 5000 companies and 70 industries, including salary surveys for major employers. It also includes information on top graduate and professional schools and free, downloadable guides including Top Internships, Top 100 Law Firms, Guide to Finance Interviews, etc.
Inside Jobs is a a place where people can explore what opportunities exist and learn what paths can take them there.
Jobipedia.org is a free website where students and recent graduates can ask questions about job searching and get answers directly from experienced recruiting professionals at America’s top employers.
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
New Grad Life links to "Top 100 Niche Job Sites."
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, and researchers.
One Day One Job and One Day One Internship profiles a different company or non-profit every day including what they do, who they are, why they’re interesting, and what kind of entry level jobs and internships they offer.
Spotlight on Careers provides career resources for liberal arts students and contains profiles of jobs and industries and their earnings and outlooks.