Job, Internship, and Volunteer Searching Resources

ON CAMPUS WORK STUDY POSITIONS

If you’re looking for on campus jobs, visit Augsburg University’s student employment page through Smart Recruiters.

GENERAL JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCH INFORMATION

When using job boards, there can be a lot of information to sift through. We recommend doing the following:

  • Filters: Using basic filters like job type (part-time, full-time, internship), location and whether you prefer onsite, remote, or hybrid can help narrow down your options.
  • Keywords and job titles: become familiar with the different job titles in the field your looking into. For example, if you’re looking for a marketing job, there are a number of different titles that could be used, such as: marketing coordinator, marketing specialist, content strategist, social media manager, etc. Use our resource on O*NET or the Labor Market tool to help identify what some of these titles might be and what they mean if you are unsure of what to search.
  • Use job alerts: Websites like Handshake and LinkedIn allow you to be notified when roles with certain keywords or titles are posted. View the resources below for each job board to learn how to set them up.
  • Favorite jobs: Favoriting jobs will save them for you in the platform and allow you to find them later when you’re ready to apply.
  • Be aware of job scams and fake postings. Visit our resource on job scams for more information.

JOB BOARDS AND PLATFORMS

Handshake

Handshake is our job board specifically for college students that posts internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs. There are a number of resources regarding how to make the most of your account. There are great ones to start with:

LinkedIn

Our LinkedIn Optimization Guide and Making the Most of LinkedIn & Social Media resource are great ways to learn how to build your profile. If you’re looking for more information on how to use the job board, visit the resources below:

HiringCafe

HiringCafe is a newer job search site that works to eliminate ghost jobs (jobs that don’t truly exist on employer sites or are scams), frequently update listings so only currently hiring roles are posted, and use advanced filters for better results. It’s a great alternative if you’re running into dead ends on LinkedIn and has better search functions than Indeed.

Indeed

Indeed is a nation-wide job board which employers can use to post their opportunities. View the help guides below for support:

Additional Job Sites

There are many job boards based around various industries. View the following sites and resources to learn more.

SEARCHING FOR PART-TIME JOBS

You can use any of the above job boards to find part-time work, but there are certain challenges to finding part-time roles. Not every organization that is hiring part time workers may use a job board site – it’s still somewhat common to post a “help wanted” in a shop window.

If you’re feeling particularly stuck in finding part-time work, consider pulling up Google Maps or another digital map and seeing what organizations are around you. Are there clinics that might be looking for receptionists? Are there daycare facilities that would be looking for teaching assistants? Is there a small business that might be looking to hire someone to help with marketing? If their website or location doesn’t have any information about open roles, you can email them and ask if the are looking for a certain kind of support. Know you may not hear back and that’s normal – it’s part of the process.

Seasonal work, especially over the summer, is also an option. Common places to look for such work would be city parks and recreation services, community centers, summer camps (stay-away, day camps, and interest-based – such as theater, music, and sport – camps), construction, and entertainment, tourist, and hospitality venues.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

If you’re interested in working abroad, the following resources may be helpful:

STAFFING AGENCIES

Staffing agencies are third party companies that hire students or graduates for temporary, contract, or permanent positions at other companies. Many agencies specialize in a particular field, check out which ones may be a good fit for you:

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The resources listed below are a small sample of what is available to students and alumni who are looking for volunteer service positions after graduation.

Looking for service opportunities while you are a current Augsburg student? Check out these volunteer posting websites:

VOLUNTEERING

While the Strommen Center focuses mainly on paid opportunities, volunteering is still vital, specially in nonprofit and healthcare fields. Volunteer roles won’t be posted on Handshake, but we encourage all organizations who are searching for volunteers to use Volunteer Match. This organizations lists opportunities across a number of fields and is a great place to get started in order to find the kinds of roles you want to participate in.

The Sabo Center can also make some recommendations on local organizations to partner with. There are also a number of volunteer opportunities on or near campus through Campus Kitchen and the Health Commons. If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend pulling up a virtual map and seeing what’s around you that might spark your curiosity – your local library or community center can be a great place to get involved.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIPS

UpTurnships 
UpTurnships is a nonprofit that prepares college students for success through training, coaching and paid internships during college.

INROADS
Inroads offers paid internships with and offers access to a dedicated team of trainers, mentors, and recruiters for success.