Virtual Job Search Resources

Here are some articles with information on which companies are currently hiring:

Candor

The Muse

Jopwell

Coronavirus Advice: 27 Best work From Home and Remote Jobs

Handshake: Companies Hiring on Handshake

Glassdoor: Companies Still Hiring

LinkedIn: Who's Hiring Right Now

Coaching Tip: follow #GetHired on LinkedIn to get real-time information about companies that are hiring.

Here is a list of online job boards with current remote work opportunities:*

*The positions posted on these boards have not been evaluated by Career Success staff. Please exercise caution and see our tips for avoiding fradulent job postings below.

Did you know that you can get your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile critiqued with no appointment necessary? Click here to meet with a Peer Coach!

Handshake: Get Hired Remotely
LinkedIn: Rock your LinkedIn Profile
Handshake: The Three Must-Haves on your Handshake Profile

Check out upcoming events on Handshake or the Career Center Webpage Calendar! 

The Career Success YouTube Channel has past event recordings like 10 Job Search Tips During the Coronavirus!

Did you know that you can get help with an upcoming interview without an appointment? Check out our Peer Coach advising here.  We also offer Mock Interview appointments with our Career Coaches - schedule yours through Handshake today!

Here are some articles with more information about virtual interviewing:
Best Practices - Fast Company
Virtual Interview Strategies - Virtual Vocations
9 Best Practices for Virtual Interviews - Harvard Business School
Virtual Interviewing Best Practices - The Muse

Improve Your Skills With Free Courses: 

EdX - free online courses from leading universities
MOOC.org - free online courses
Coursera - online courses
InsideSherpa-company specific virtual training

1. Never give out your personal/private information.
2. Never write a check or transfer money to an employer.
3. Make sure the company you are applying to is a legitimate account: If you can't find the position on the company's career page, it might be a scam.

We know that your need for career guidance doesn’t end with graduation. Here is how the Career Success Team can support Alumni:

Access to Handshake (Free): All UCSC Alumni have access to Handshake, with the use of the CruzID. If you don’t remember your CruzID, provide your UCSC email.  Here is more information on Cruz ID.

Access to Career Coaching: Recent UCSC Alumni (past 2 years*) have free access to Drop-In Advising and Career Coach appointments. 

Access to our online resources:

• Grad & Professional School
• Handouts
• Job Search Resources

Access to Career Success Events:  All alumni are welcome to attend our workshops and job fairs (No fees)! 

* Data shows that Alumni services are most helpful within four years of graduation.

See this page for more information on Alumni services.