Resources for College Students
Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
During these challenging times, there are ways you can successfully search for a job or internship. We are here to help.
Prepare: Update your resume with Optimal Resume; enhance your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles; write a cover letter; practice interviewing with Big Interview
Connect: Email us at cpdc@nichols.edu for a career counselor appointment; connect to Nichols College Networking – Bison Helping Bison
Search: Utilize Handshake and CareerShift to search for Jobs & Internships; visit our Featured Jobs & Internships tab for current and relevant to majors openings
Apply: Make sure to tailor your resume and cover letter to each specific position; provide all documents requested; apply to all positions you are interested in
Employer Information: Check Out Who Is Hiring!
500 Companies Hiring Students on Handshake Right Now
Who’s Hiring During the Pandemic?
Candor: Who’s freezing hiring from Coronavirus
LinkedIn: Here’s Who’s Hiring Now
Consider a Micro-Internship: Parker Dewey
Great Advice!
Essential Advice for Entry-Level Job and Internship Hunting During COVID-19
Got Laid Off? Here’s What to Do Now
Handshake’s “Get Hired Remotely” Blog: As more employers recruit college students online, Handshake has the tools you need to go from job search to just hired.
CPDC Webinar Series: Searching for Jobs and Internships During the Pandemic
