Career Services - Western Illinois University

Career Decision Making

Job & Internship Listings

Western Illinois University and the WIU Office of Career Services are not responsible or liable for any possible registration regulations, charges, or third party recruiter fees when using these (or any other) sites. Western Illinois University and the WIU Office of Career Services are also not responsible or liable for finding and securing employment (full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, or internship) through the use of these (or any other) websites. The use of all Internet websites is solely the responsibility of the user.

Also be aware of the possibility that third party recruiters (search firms) may have posted jobs / internships on these websites. In addition there may be third party recruiters searching the websites for locating potential job candidates. Posting your resume on these (or any other) Internet website is solely your responsibility.

Looking For an Internship?

Know what you are looking for. What kind of experience are you hoping to gain? Does your internship have to be in your major or can you look at other possibilities?
It's all who you know! You've heard it before, but it's true - networking is a great way to get your foot in the door at companies, organizations, and institutes. Make a list of all the people you know that are currently working in a field of interest to you. Contact these people and let them know that you are seeking a specific internship experience. Most importantly, follow-up with your contacts and thank them for their assistance in your search.
Use the Internet. A massive amount of information is available on-line. Included below is a list of sites that specifically focus on college internships. Search often; new information is added daily.
Career Fairs are an efficient way to make contacts with a variety of employers at one time. Keep up-to-date regarding the career fairs hosted on campus by going to the Career Services website.
Please remember that if an internship is required by your program/major, that you check with your department and/or internship coordinator.

Check out these web-sites that are focused on internships.

Entry Level & New Graduate Sites

The College Grad Job Hunter
This site is geared to students and recent graduates. In addition to job and internship listings, there is information on resumes, interviewing, and employer information, all focused toward students.
College Recruiter.com
This site is also geared to students and recent graduates.
Job Web
You can search for jobs, research employers, job market trends, and career information.
After College
You can search for jobs by type, location, industry, and company name
Indeed.com
Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages in one fell swoop.
Simply Hired
You can search for jobs by title, keyword, category, and location
Ju Ju Job Search Engine
You can conduct either a basic or advanced job search by title, location, and keywords
Metrochicagojobs.com
A very user friendly website where you can search for jobs and internships by career/occupational fields, keywords, and location. The site covers the greater Chicago area as well as larger cities in Illinois.

Assorted Job Sites

The Job Hunt - Illinois
This is part of the Megas-Site, "The Job Hunt". This link consists of Illinois related Networking and Job sites, Jobs in Illinois Government and Education, and Specific Employers in Illinois
CareerBuilder.com
This site lists jobs that can be searched for by location, job description, salary, and keywords.
The Vault Report
This site has specific company and industry information as well job listings
Illinois Department of Employment Security
This site has links to the Illinois Skills Match, that can be used by both job seekers and employers
All Chicago Jobs
Links To Tons Of Career Resources & Job Banks That Serve Chicago.
The Riley Guide
This most comprehensive site includes job listings by occupational fields.
The Job Hunt
This is also a comprehensive site that includes numerous job listings that are categorized by career interests. There are links to additional career search sites and resource information.
The Monster Board
On this site you can search for jobs by specific categories, geographic locations, and keywords. You can also post your resume on-line.
Hot Jobs
You may search for jobs by keywords, location, or specific company. You may also post your resume on-line.
Nation Job Network
You may search for jobs by specific titles/career fields, location, and salary requests.
Fortune Magazine On-Line
This site also has a large amount of company information including Best Companies To Work For, Cool Companies, etc.

The following sites are user friendly by career field, occupation and location.

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