Job Search & Career Resources
Whether you're searching for an internship, your first full-time position, or your next career opportunity, the Career & Professional Development Center provides tools, guidance, and resources to help you succeed throughout every stage of your job search.
Handshake
Students and alumni have access to Handshake, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ’s career management platform where you can:
- Search internships and full-time jobs
- Connect with employers
- Register for career fairs and networking events
- Schedule appointments with Career Center staff
Career Resources
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help you work more efficiently throughout your job search—but it should never replace your own voice, experiences, and critical thinking.
Use AI to:
- Brainstorm résumé bullet points
- Generate cover letter drafts
- Practice interview questions
- Research employers
- Prepare networking messages
- Identify transferable skills
- Tailor application materials to job descriptions
Best Practices
- Always review and personalize AI-generated content.
- Verify all information for accuracy.
- Never submit AI-generated materials without editing.
- Ensure your documents reflect your authentic experiences and accomplishments.
AI should enhance your job search—not replace your unique story.
Strong application materials help employers quickly understand your qualifications.
The Career Center offers:
- Individual résumé reviews
- Cover letter assistance
- LinkedIn profile feedback
- Career coaching appointments
Helpful Resources
- Resume templates
- Cover letter examples
- Action verb lists
- ATS-friendly formatting guidance
External Tools
Prepare with confidence by practicing your responses and learning how to communicate your strengths effectively.
Career advisors can help with:
- Mock interviews
- Behavioral interview preparation
- Virtual interview tips
- Salary negotiation strategies
Practice Resources
General Job Boards
Explore opportunities using trusted job search platforms:
Industry-Specific Job Boards
Find opportunities tailored to your career interests.
Nonprofit & Education
Technology
Marketing & Communications
Research careers before applying.
Use these tools to explore:
- Employment outlook
- Salary expectations
- Required skills
- Career pathways
- Labor market trends
Resources
Continue building your skills throughout your career.
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Resources
External Learning
Looking for recruiters who specialize in your field?
Browse recruiting firms by industry, including:
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical, allied health, revenue cycle, and healthcare admin.
Healthcare staffing for hospitals, clinics, and allied health.
Clinical research, healthcare administration, and medical support roles.
Large NYC healthcare recruiting practice.
Healthcare staffing across clinical and non‑clinical roles.- Long Island
One of the largest healthcare recruiters on Long Island.
Melville, NY
Direct hiring for LI’s largest healthcare system.
New Hyde Park, NY
Hospitals and clinical networks across Nassau & Suffolk.
Rockville Centre, NY
Clinical, research, and administrative roles.
Stony Brook, NY
Finance, Accounting & Corporate Services
Highly rated for finance, accounting, operations, and corporate roles.
Accounting, finance, HR, and corporate services.
Finance, accounting, compliance, and risk.
Global firm with a strong NYC finance practice.
Accounting, bookkeeping, and corporate finance staffing.- Long Island
Strong LI presence; mid‑ to senior‑level finance roles.
Melville, NY
Accounting, finance, HR, and administrative staffing.
Hauppauge, NY
Corporate services, HR, accounting, and office support.
Melville, NY
General staffing with strong corporate and administrative placements.
Garden City, NY
Media, Marketing & Creative
Media, publishing, marketing, editorial, and creative hiring.
Top creative staffing agency for design, digital, marketing, and copywriting.
Digital, UX, creative, and marketing talent.
Creative + marketing staffing for entertainment, luxury, and agencies.
Fashion, beauty, retail, marketing, and creative staffing.- Long Island
Creative, marketing, digital, and communications staffing.
Melville, NY
Strong LI presence; marketing, communications, and digital roles.
Melville, NY
Technology
Software engineering, data, DevOps, and product roles.
National tech recruiting with strong NYC activity.
Boutique NYC tech recruiter specializing in engineering and product.
Tech, cloud, data, and digital transformation roles.- Long Island
IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and project‑based tech roles.
Melville, NY
Engineering, manufacturing, and IT staffing.
Hauppauge, NY
Engineering, IT, and technical staffing.
Hauppauge, NY
Engineering, manufacturing, biotech, and technical roles.
Hauppauge, NY
Nonprofit, Education & Mission-Driven
Nationally recognized nonprofit recruiting firm with a strong NYC presence.
Nonprofit, education, and mission‑driven hiring.
Leadership search for nonprofits, foundations, and education.
Executive search for mission‑driven organizations.- Long Island
Places nonprofit professionals across LI (remote + NYC office).
Education, human services, and nonprofit roles.
Melville, NY
Fundraising, advancement, and nonprofit leadership search.
Mission‑driven executive search (serves LI organizations).
General & Multi-Industry Recruiters (Long Island)
One of Long Island’s most established recruiting firms; corporate, HR, healthcare, tech.
Melville, NY
Administrative, HR, education, healthcare, and corporate staffing.
Melville, NY
Administrative, customer service, logistics, and general staffing.
Farmingdale, NY
Administrative, accounting, HR, and customer service roles.
Garden City, NY
Veterans can access specialized employment resources designed to connect military experience with civilian careers.
Featured resources include:
A national veteran job board used by Suffolk County as a recommended resource. Employers posting here are specifically seeking to hire veterans.
The official federal job board, with filters for veterans’ preference and veteran‑only hiring paths.