Job Search Resources

Below is a list of the many programs, services, and resources offered by the Career Planning Center.

Bowdoin Career Planning Resources

  • eBEAR: Fill out the section marked "My Profile" to have access to jobs, internships, calendar, and to sign up for programs.
  • Credential Files: Repositories for students' academic records and business references
  • Recruiting Program: Job search program for graduating students and internships
  • Mock Interview Program: Program for conducting practice interviews
  • Tipsheets and Handbooks: General, practical job search guidance

Non-Bowdoin Resources

  • Spotlight on Careers: Articles and websites on various professions
  • Vault (Liberal Arts Career Network): Login to LACN with excellent industry profiles. Username and password are the same as your Bowdoin email account
  • SIGI: Helps you create an education and career path
  • Do What You Are: Helps you discover what you're really good at
  • CareerSearch:  Comprehensive, searchable database of employers
  • Internet Job Search Resources: Websites with career opportunities grouped by field
  • What Can I Do With This Major?: Information and websites related to academic majors, maintained by University of Tennessee
  • NACElink: Similar to eBear, but is made available to us through the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Students can self-register.
  • General Job Hunting Links
  • Diversity Resources: Information on employment and other opportunities for minorities
  • HRC WorkNet: Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. A national source of information on workplace policies and laws surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity. Job seekers can use HRC WorkNet data to do research on prospective employers by name, policy type, geographic region, or industry. Through the HRC Corporate Equality Index, the performance of hundreds of the largest American employers are rated on a scale of 0 to 100 regarding such policies as domestic partner benefits, non-descrimination policies, GLBT employee groups, diversity training programs and other vital information.