Stout CareerLink: Password protected site that allows you access to the following services to improve your success in securing gainful employment:
1. Optimal Resume and Cover Letter:
A user-friendly, interactive, web-based resume and cover letter writing tool that allows you to create, present, and manage multiple resumes and cover letters online through Stout CareerLink.
2. Employer Access to Student Resumes
Employers, with your permission, can access your resume online when searching for applicants.
3. Job Vacancy List:
This is a dynamic list of full-time and co-op employment opportunities online.
4. Job Search Agent:
This service notifies students via email about newly posted jobs and co-ops in the Job Vacancy List according to their specific job search criteria.
5. On-Campus Interviews:
Students and alumni have the opportunity to interview on-campus with co-op or postgraduate employers.
6. EmployOn:
Powerful job search engine that allows you to do a nationwide real-time job search using specific individual skill sets, key word, job title, and/or geographic location.
7. Reference USA:
Online directory of over 14 million U.S. businesses and organizations providing contact and company information searchable by a variety of criteria including company size, location, products manufactured or services provided.
8. InterviewStream360:
Improve your interviewing skills and make a strong first impression by doing a private recorded “practice interview” with a virtual interviewer which can then be reviewed and/or critiqued. f you don’t have your own webcam you can schedule a practice interview at Career Services or checkout a webcam from the office.
9. Going Global:
Search for jobs or co-op positions in countries worldwide.
10. CareerSpots
Short videos featuring practical information and tips to help you find the co-op or fulltime position you want.
11. Internship.com
Search for “paid” co-op positions nationwide.
12. Vault
Research employers, careers, salaries and get job search advice.
13. Mentor Search
Contact alumni, faculty and others in your field willing to assist you with career and job search matters.
Individual Job Search Consultation
Counselors are available to meet with you to discuss career related topics such as effective job-hunting strategies, resume writing and interview skill development.
Career Conference
Each October hundreds of employers attend the conference to talk to students about careers with their organization, including postgraduate or co-op positions. Freshmen through Masters students are encouraged to attend. Dates and information on the conference are posted on our website
Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Job Search Strategies Workshops
Each semester workshops are held on resume writing, interview skill development, and job search strategies. The dates and times of the workshops are posted on our website.
Open Houses
These informal, on-campus employer presentations provide helpful information on job opportunities, application process, and other helpful information about the employer. Students find the list of scheduled open houses on Stout CareerLink under “Career Events”.
Internet Job Search Links
In addition to Stout CareerLink, other internet co-op and job hunting sites have been identified on our website.
Resource Center
The Resource Center is located in the Career Services office with computers and printers; company, school, and agency information; resume writing, cover letter, interviewing, and other job search information.
Alumni Services
Graduates with a resume and profile on Stout CareerLink will be able to access all services provided by the Career Services office at no fee.