“Where are you going to work after you graduate?” This is something most of us have heard before. So it’s time to figure that out and Career Services is here to help. The Dana College Career Services Department has put together a job website for all Dana students and alumni to access.

Ann Nelson, Director of Career Services, explained that before the website, students were only able to receive job notifications through e-mail. “Not a lot of students used that method,” said Nelson. Because students are used to sites like www.monster.com, it was thought that the new website would be more useful. “The goal is to make jobs and internships available 24/7 to students and alumni.”

With over 140 employers, you can browse job postings/internships by major, employer, geographic location, as well as many other criteria. Most of the jobs are located in Omaha and the surrounding area. However, there are jobs located throughout the United States and there are links to websites for overseas employment. Career Services also has a number of cards with websites on them to narrow your search to jobs in Nebraska, United States, non-profit organizations, and many other fields.

To get the most out of this absolutely free service, you first must register and check the site a couple times every week. New jobs enter and old ones expire every day. With there being 252 jobs and internships listed on the site, there is a great variety to choose from. Jobs usually stay on the site for about a month, but for best results, apply within the first week of the listing.

You should have your resume completed before you start applying. “It’s kind of like your ticket,” Nelson added. Ann Nelson offers help with resumes if needed. You are also able to post that resume online. Nelson wants people to know that once you submit your resume, it is put in a “holding tank” until Career Services approves it. They then will send you an e-mail letting you know that your resume has been approved or the things you need to change. This is for your benefit as you would not want a potential employer to judge you on an unsatisfactory resume.

For those of you who are not looking for immediate positions, this website is also great tool for you. It is a good idea to search for jobs that interest you to see what the employer is looking for. If you know the credentials you need, you can take the courses to acquire specific knowledge to meet those credentials. Even if you don’t have a major, you can search through hundreds of jobs to help you find a field of study that accommodates your interests.

Do not get discouraged if you are not hired on your first interview. Nelson said, “it usually takes about 10 applications to get one interview and several interviews until you actually get hired. So, apply for a lot! With a good resume and a good cover letter, you are more likely to find a job.” Visit the Career Services job website at: http://www.collegecentral.com/dana/

for more information. Start applying today!