50 Davenport University Career Services Guide Panther Jobs Panther Jobs is where employers who are specifically seeking DU students and alumni post their positions. Postings in Panther jobs range from entry-level to leadership roles, full-time, part-time and internships. LinkedIn Did you know that only 20% of all jobs are ever posted to a job board? Use LinkedIn to find and cultivate connections. Reach out to recruiters and DU Alumni directly and introduce yourself. Keep up on the latest LinkedIn techniques to get seen and reviewed by employers. Indeed & Google for Jobs These engines pull jobs from a broad network of websites including Monster and Career Builder. They are extensive and can be more time consuming to search. It is important to have a clear idea of what you are looking for before starting your search. Don’t forget to explore using advanced search functions. Career-focused Clubs & Professional Organizations Stay in touch with what your field is talking about. Join local organizations and Davenport University’s Student RSOs and Young Alumni. This will facilitate networking with people in your industry. If you don’t see a club at DU through Orgsync, start your own and build your résumé! JOBPOSTINGS WHERETOSEARCH Staffing Firms & Temp Agencies They move quickly to serve their clients’ needs immediately. You never know what opportunities might present themselves at a moments notice (temporary/contract, temp-to-hire or direct hire). Government Jobs: Township, City, State, Federal, Etc. Note: these jobs have different requirements and timelines than typical applications. See page 34 and 42 for help. State Level: governmentjobs.com/careers/ michigan Federal Level: USAjobs.gov Career Services Events There are great networking opportunities at all DU Career Services and Alumni events. Most importantly, don’t miss DU’s Annual Career Fair held during winter semester. Go to davenport.edu/career-services and click the Events button for all Career Services Events statewide. FRAUDULENTPOSTINGS • If it’s too good to be true • If there is no onboarding process • If all interactions are e-mail • If they request or send money • If they ask you to cash a check before you have been hired • If the sender’s e-mail address is not a corporate address • If it has a high salary with no requirements REPORT IT TO CAREER SERVICES AND AVOID IT! Proud Hiring Sponsors of DU Students & Alumni Reach out to any of our sponsors on the next page. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! 50 Davenport University Career Services Guide