Job and Internship Search

Did you know that it takes 6 - 9 months to find a job or internship in your field? In fact, we believe your professional career search begins as soon as you begin college at MGA. Luckily, all MGA students have career advisors in the CCLD to help them with the process. We have developed this page to help you access some of the key resources that we recommend for a successful job search. It will take multiple strategies to find the right opportunity.

In addition to the resources below, be sure to check out these resources:

JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH CHECKLIST

RESUME & JOB APPLICATION HANDOUTS

Resume & Job Application Handouts. Use our resources to create a resume that makes it through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Your resume should match the job you want. You'll want to create a resume that a human or a computerized applicant tracking system can read. Both will be looking for keywords to see how well you match the job. JobScan provides helpful tips on applicant tracking systems and even offers limited free access to their resume screener.

Developing targeted resumes and cover letters and perfecting your interview skills are big parts of your job search. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to make sure you are on the right track.

INTERVIEW PREP

MGA CAREER FAIR CALENDAR

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Job & Internship Database of MGA Employers
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Watch career videos to better understand the work involved in your field
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fEDERAL JOBS

Federal Jobs (including Robins Air Force Base & Federal Aviation Administration)

Federal Resumes

Americorps

Senate Internships

House of Representatives Internships

STATE JOBS

State Agency Jobs (Georgia)

State Agencies in Georgia

General Assembly Internship Program

Governor's Internship Program

Georgia County Internship Program

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWING

Download our informational interview handout Over 80% of all jobs are found through networking. As you make connections through LinkedIn, career fairs, and your personal network, you can set up informational interviews as a way to tap the hidden job market. After talking with a potential employer about their company, you might find that when they have an opening, you're the first person they think of when it's posted!

INDUSTRY JOB BOARDS

The links below are examples of industry job boards that contact many of the positions for that particular industry. Be sure to check the Professional Association Finder for ideas as well.

Non-Profit Jobs

Higher Ed Jobs

Job Boards for Majors - What Can I Do with this Major?

JS Firm - Aviation Jobs

CAREER NETWORKS

We have provided a few links to job boards related to specific career networks within the region and beyond. Your preferred region may not have a job board, so access your Chamber's members directory to create a list of companies.

Greater Career Works (Macon, GA)

Georgia DOL/Employ Georgia

National Labor Exchange

Move Up Upstate SC Job Board

US Chamber of Commerce Directory

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Professional Associations are a great way to make connections with people in your field and tap into other job boards. Use the Career OneStop Professional Association Finder to locate one in your field. We have included a few other examples.

Professional Association Finder

PR Society of America Job Center

Society of HR Management - Job Board

Professional Associations for Majors - What Can I Do with this Major?