If you're gearing up for your first job — we're here to help! Career Services can help you with all aspects and phases of a complete job search, whether that search is for a full-time job, internship, or part-time position. Connect with Career Services to map out a plan that makes sense for you.
Resumes - Cover Letters - Interviews - Job Search
Individual Coaching – Career Services will help you develop resumes, write cover letters, prepare for interviews, network, and plan a job search. Whether you are just getting started or only need a few tips - we are ready to help. Stop by to schedule a meeting or schedule an meeting through Handshake.
Handshake is the new place for students to search and apply for internships and part-time, seasonal, and full-time jobs. It is the #1 career and job site for students and recent graduates
Use Handshake to:
Search & apply to internships & jobs
Schedule a meeting with staff
Create a profile and upload a resume
Make a profile viewable to employers
Check out local part-time and full-time jobs listed with the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and also the Nebraska Workforce Development Center here!
Hastings College partners with Bryan College of Health to offer a nursing program in Hastings. Bryan Health is also a top employer in Nebraska. Find jobs with the Bryan Health Network here.
Teacher Resources - Career Services assists students in collecting letters of recommendations to use in their education job searches. Do you want to get started early? Drop by Career Services to learn more.
Find steps to gathering and using letters of recommendation here.
The following documents are a part of this process.
Use Big Interview for free interviewing training. Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. Use the following tools:
Challenging, virtual mock interviews in dozens of industries and professional schools; A database of thousands of questions with tips on answering them; The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback; A video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
Step 1: Click on "register" on HC's Big Interview site.
Step 2: Complete the registration process using your HC email address.
Step 3: You will receive a confirmation email at your Hastings College email address. Click "Verify" in the email, and you'll be able to start using Big Interview.
LinkedIn Jobs leverages the world's largest professional network to connect you with job opportunities by allowing you to view postings and identify people in your network working at the companies and organizations where you are interested in working.
Get personalized assistance in developing your profile, feedback on your profile, and help using LinkedIn features in Career Services. We offer on campus LinkedIn profile photo shoots each year on campus.
Glassdoor lists internship vacancies and jobs on a regional and national scope. The site offers company, reviews, salaries and benefits from employees working at these companies. Additionally, interview questions that have been part of the selection process are also listed on the site. The site offers millions of jobs. Get started here.
More Job Search Resources
Andrew Hudson's Job List (Colorado)
Buzzfile (Employers by Major)
Hiring Again (New site for hiring those affected by Covid-19)
Greater Nebraska Schools Employment Network
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands - Career Center
Contact Career Services for additional niche job sites in media, the arts, human services, business and the sciences. Check the Internship page for links to internship job sites.
Indeed is an American worldwide employment-related search engine for part-time and seasonal job listings, internships, and full-time jobs. Check it out here!