Career
Job Search
- USAJOBS — The official job board for U.S. federal employment, listing internships and job openings across government agencies.
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/ - Handshake — Platform for students to access job listings, internships, and networking events with employers specifically recruiting BYU students. (Barbara especially loves the events listed here.)
Link: https://careers.byu.edu/handshake-login - 80,000 Hours — A unique resource providing guidance and job listings focused on careers with high social impact.
Link: https://jobs.80000hours.org/ - Career Shift — A job search tool for students to find connections within companies, enabling strategic networking and career exploration.
Link: https://careers.byu.edu/students/job-search-resources/career-shift
Explore Jobs
- Gallup Clifton Strengths — Provides insights into personal strengths, offering helpful pointers for students to emphasize their unique abilities in resumes and interviews.
Link: https://careers.byu.edu/gallup-strengths-request - Occupational Outlook Handbook — A comprehensive guide from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, detailing job outlooks, required skills, and typical salaries across numerous occupations.
Link: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Brand Yourself
- VMock — An AI-powered tool to help students develop high-quality resumes tailored to the professional standards of business, NSA, and other fields.
Link: https://careers.byu.edu/students/hiring-resources/resumes - Federal Resume Guide — Instructions on building a federal resume tailored to U.S. government applications on USAJOBS.
Link: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume/build