Career Resource Center

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. New Paltz Career and Mentorship Network (sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations). Connect with and receive advice from alumni/a.
4. Check the Off-Campus Job Fairs and Recruiting section of the Career Resource Center’s page for listings.
5. Professional associations
   • The Gateway to Associations Online provides a comprehensive directory to web sites of professional associations.
6. LinkedIn 
   • For more information on building your linkedin profile utilize the Building a Great Student LinkedIn Profile tip sheet.
7. Chambers of Commerce
8. 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.
9. Additional Job Search Resources:
   • CareerBuilder
   • Coolworks
   • Going Global
   • Idealist
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • Look sharp
   • RegionalHelpWanted
   • Simply hired
   • Wetfeet

 For more information on searching for jobs please access our tip sheet