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Career Services

The Job Search - I'm not Sure Where to Start

When starting your job search it is important to remember that it can be many months before you find the right job. The job search can be frustrating, but the right job is out there for you. You have to keep things in perspective…you are spending years in school in order to advance your career, so you do not want to accept the wrong job that will not allow you to meet your career goals.

Job Search Guide

To assist in starting your job search, UMUC Office of Career Services has put together a tutorial. It does not matter if you are a new college graduate, career changer, experienced individual or military, the Job Search Guide [.doc] will get you started in your job search.

In addition to the Job Search Guide, we have put together some additional information. Please click the link below that matches your situation:

Online Job Search Databases

When you are searching for a new position, it is important to use a variety of different sources. The link below will take you to the online job search databases that we recommend to students.

If you need additional assistance with your job search, please fill out the Talk to a Career Counselor form and a representative from Career Services will contact you.