How to Search for Jobs Efficiently

Whether you are searching for a summer internship or a full-time job, using the right platform with good searching features can save you a lot of time to find the position you are looking for. Below are three quick, effective tips to streamline your job search process:

1. Start with searching on Handshake

Handshake is one of the most used job boards for college students with a variety of internships and job listings across industries.

To personalize your job search and get real-time information, make sure you:

  • Complete your Handshake account profile and state your career interests so that your main change job recommendations will be tailored to your interest
  • Use advanced filters for search, like location, industry, job level, etc.
  • Turn on notifications to receive new job alerts
2. Organize target jobs and create contact lists on CareerShift

CareerShift is a multi-use platform not only for you to search for jobs but also to store and organize jobs, companies, AND contacts of the companies. You can easily organize your job search process by creating folders, making contact lists, and marking interview dates on the calendar.

To systematize your job search and build networks, try to

  • Store jobs into different folders
  • Create a list of targeted companies, their HR contacts, and professionals/ alumni you want to connect with
  • Mark interview, information session, and coffee chat dates on the calendar
3. Look into industry-specific job boards

Many employers ONLY post open positions on industry-specific platforms rather than the generalized ones, like Handshake and CareerShift. So if you know the industry you are heading into, don’t forget to check out their niche boards! Here are a few industry-specific platforms: