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Non-Academic Job Searches

Your best bets: networks (e.g., national professional organizations, faculty members' networks, and alumni connections); campus career fairs; and going directly to the employment sites of respected firms. Login to our Blackboard organization (grad_careers) for additional links, books, and e-resource across disciplines.

Trusted Job Search Sites

National Job Bank
Sponsored by the Journal of Extension, this job search engine covers state and federal jobs in Extension, outreach, and research. All disciplines.
USA Jobs
Official site of the federal government. Includes all branches of the US government and military. All disciplines.
MissouriCareerSource.com
Official government site for State of Missouri. Includes related work force information.
GoinGlobal
Cultural tips and other information for international job seekers. Limited public viewing, but Mizzou students have access. Select countries.
ScienceCareers
Offered by the journal, Science, provides information about research and nonresearch science careers.
Teach for America
Teach For America employs recent college graduates of all academic and professional backgrounds. TFA offers helps students to repay educational loans for a two year teaching commitment in public schools named by the organization. For tuition remission attached to volunteer work, check the Peace Corps and Americorps.
LinkedIn
A professional social networking site, LinkedIn has more than 135 million members in over 200 countries and territories. Use the job search engine and connect to individuals, groups, and prospective employers.
HireMizzouTigers.com
Information portal for employers, MU students and alumni. Campus career fairs also listed.
MentorNet Résumé Database
MentorNet is a e-network for people in engineering, mathematics and the sciences. Especially relevant for women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethic groups.
Guide Star
Database on nonprofit organizations. This does not include a job bank, however, it is a good resource for locating background information to prepare for an interview in the nonprofit sector.
Chronicle Careers
Don't forget to search for nonprofit positions in the Chronicle of Higher Education!

Be wary of mobile apps and job search engines offered by private employment firms or unknown entities. Carefully read each privacy statement to see if your personal information will be protected or used for other purposes. Watch for hidden fees and requirements of "free trial" periods.

Books & e-Books

  • Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (2009). On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research 3rd ed. National Academy of Sciences.
  • Kleinman, C. (2002). Winning the Job Game: The new rules for finding and keeping the job you want. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Call number HF5382.75.U6 K545 2002
  • McClure, J. (2006). How to Find Your Dream Job and Make it a Reality: Solutions for a meaningful and rewarding career. Trafford Publishing.
  • Kruempelmann, E. (2002). The Global Citizen: A guide to creating an international life and career. Ten Speed Press.
  • Basalla, S. & Debelius, M. (2007). So what are you going to do with that?: Finding careers outside academia. University of Chicago.
  • Robbins-Roth, C. (ed.). (2006). Alternative Careers in Science, 2nd ed. Elsevier.

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