Searching for Jobs
Before You Begin Your Job Search, Prepare Job Search Documents
Create a draft of your Resume & Cover Letter before you begin your job search and have it looked over by a CRC staff member. Utilize the resume and cover letter tip sheets to create or make updates.
How to Find Job Openings
- HawkHire - Job board and company information resource for SUNY New Paltz students and alumni. The majority of the postings are specifically for SUNY New Paltz students and graduates
- Current students can log-in from the my.newpaltz Student tab > Internships and Careers > HawkHire
- Alumni can access HawkHire here
- CareerShift - Hyper-aggressive job and contact aggregator
- Students - Go to CareerShift and use your hawkmail account for immediate access.
- Alumni - Request free access to CareerShift by contacting the Career Resource Center by email at careers@newpaltz.edu or phone 845-257-3265.
- Indeed.com - Watch an in-depth presentation on the advanced search features with SUNY New Paltz Alum and Indeed.com Client Services Manager, Sean Haberkorn.
- SUNY New Paltz Alumni Orange and Blue Network (sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations). Connect with and receive advice from alumni/a.
- Job Search and Professional Association Resource by Industry - Over 100 job boards based on area of interest, management trainee opportunities, professional organizations, and specific populations.
- Off-Campus Job Fairs and Recruiting section of the Career Resource Center’s page for listings.
- Professional associations
- The Gateway to Associations Online provides a comprehensive directory to web sites of professional associations.
- LinkedIn
- For more information on building your linkedin profile utilize the Building a Great Student LinkedIn Profile tip sheet.
- Chambers of Commerce
- Business Journals and Book of Lists
- Start by going to ABYZ New Links for a list of the entire local and state news journals of the cities you’re interested in.
- Company Research Resources (Sojourner Truth Library)
- Additional Job Search Resources:
For more information on searching for jobs please access our tip sheet