Job and Internship Search Process

Search Strategies 

  • Job searching involves a lot more than just finding and applying for jobs.  Spending significant time researching, networking and preparing will lead to more opportunities and faster results.
  • Review our handout on Effective Job Searching that covers four concrete steps that are a part of every effective job search.
  • Read this handout to learn how to be an ethical job seeker and this handout on how to identify fraudulent employers or job postings.
  • Researching employers is an important part of the job search process.  Make sure you learn as much as you can about any of your target employers.  Check out the Researching Employers page for resources and links to help with your research.
  • Looking for job boards and unique opportunities related to your field of interest?  Check out job and internship search resources.
  • Campus Programming- Career Fairs: Fall and Spring Term; Working Wednesday’s; Career Panels; Networking Bootcamps and more! 

Search Resources 

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Applying for FWS jobs 

Federal Work Study Positions 

  • Look into whether or not you have Federal Work-Study as part of your federal financial aid package.  You can find information on the Federal Work-Study program and contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions about the program.
  • There are many offices on-campus that hire Work-Study students.
  • To view all of the Federal Work Study positions currently posted in Handshake, Click the "View Federal Work Study Jobs in Handshake" button above to see what's available.   

Non-Federal Work Study Positions 

Although all Federal Work Study positions are posted in Handshake, many departments on campus do not use Handshake yet to hire for their non-Federal Work Study positions.  So, here are some tips to help you find those opportunities: 

  • Students with or without Work-Study can also consider applying for paid student leadership positions on-campus.  This would include positions like Residential Assistant, Campus Ambassador and Career Ambassador. 

Fraudulent Employers and Fraudulent Job Postings 

Statement to Students on Fraudulent Employers or Postings 

Employers that create accounts in Handshake are evaluated prior to gaining access to post on the site.  In addition, each position is reviewed to ensure that it is consistent with the Career Education and Development’s Employer Guidelines.  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 Career Education and Development 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 to the average compensation for that position type.
  • You are given a task or 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 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 and 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 remain somewhat anonymous.
  • The Google search adds the word scam into 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 at bbb.org (note:  a company may not be registered with BBB and that does not speak to their legitimacy). 

If you have any concerns about a potential employer, job, or internship please contact Career Education and Development immediately at 609-652-4650 or careers@stockton.edu.  We will look into the matter on your behalf and take appropriate action.  Remember to exercise good judgment in your job or internship search. 

Adapted and reprinted with permission from Saint Joseph’s University Career Development Center.