Available Resources and Information

There are a variety of resources and information available to students regarding internships and career-related issues.

S.U. Alumni Career & Employment Services http://www.ship.edu/alumni (Click on Career Services) The University Relations Office staff can assist SHIP Alumni with their career development needs. Through alumni services pages, you can learn about the Alumni Career & Employment Services program and also check out services for employers. Explore these pages and use them as you need them throughout your career.

College Central Network
College Central Network is a comprehensive on-line job posting and recruitment services. It provides information on full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities to you free of charge. For more information about College Central Network, check out their website at http://www.collegecentral.com

Career Development Center
The Career Development Center offers many services to the students at Shippensburg University. Information on resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, and available positions are available at the Career Development Center. http://www.ship.edu/career

CAREERLINK
The CareerLink website www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us provides self-service access to employment and training opportunities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any personal computer connected to the Internet. CareerLink has offices throughout PA. The closest office, Franklin County Center, is located at 600 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg. Their phone number is 717-264-4584.

Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to Industries
The 2006-07 edition of both the Occupational Outlook Handbook, (http://www.bls.gov/oco/), and Career Guide to Industries (http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm) have been published on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Internet site.

Resource Room
Location: Grove Hall, Room 013
Telephone Number: (717) 477-1140
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Resource Room contains information on companies, employers, and career related issues. This is a great place to research job opportunities and prospective employers when you are ready to enter the professional workforce through an internship or full-time employment. Textbooks and professional journals are available for the students to use.

Also, there is information available on companies that are participating (or have participated) in the Business Internship Program. Come to the Resource Room to find out more about these employers and look at the job descriptions on positions that are being offered. It's great to get feedback from students that have 'been there'. Student site evaluations are available so that you can see what other students have to say about their internship experiences with specific companies.

Alumni connections are also available through the Resource Room. You can see what graduates from Shippensburg University are doing in the in the business world. These individuals are willing to talk to you and discuss their current professions. This is a great way to start networking!

Job Search Sites
The following is a list of many INTERNET SITES which you may find helpful when conducting your job/internship search. Visit a variety of sites because some may be more user friendly than others. Have a great time and GOOD LUCK!!!