Job Search Tools
Search where it matters
No to job search websites are the same. It's important to narrow your focus and understand what each site has to offer during the job searching process. What field do you want to work in? Who do you want to work for? What do you value in a job?
Start with the basics
Before you start job searching, consider learning about the process's timeline. Prepare yourself with a realistic timetable for finding a job, apply, interviewing and receiving an offer. Additionally, understand how to achieve job searching success.
The best sites for your needs
Customize the job searching process to find postings that match your interests, qualifications and career goals.
Best Job Posting Sites Based on In-Depth Reviews
Determine which job search website align with your needs. Some sites narrow their focus and are designed for those who know the exact industry they're looking for. Other websites are more user-friendly for those still unsure of their career aspirations.
The Career Center uses LinkedIn and our network of alumni and employer contacts to facilitate a job search to help you learn more about your career options, identify industry-focused sites and uncover new leads. We encourage you to make an appointment with a career advisor for personal assistance.
- Handshake - Trine's gateway to jobs, career opportunities, career events and more. Access over 300,000 employers and Fortune 500 companies seeking internship and new graduate talent nationwide.
- Ascend - A recruiter that matches employers with students and new graduates seeking jobs in Indiana. Candidates are typically seniors, juniors or high-performing sophomores. Candidates are also U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a 2.5+ GPA and are open to early-in-career opportunities.
- Work and Learn Indiana - A free, work-based learning matching marketplace connecting Indiana employers with anyone seeking a work-based learning experience.
- Indeed - This site includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages. Employers can also post jobs directly to Indeed that may not be available anywhere else.
- USAJOBS - This site connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the U.S. and around the world.
Job search safety tips
Be aware of job scams during the job searching process. Scammers advertise jobs the same way real employers do. While the poster may promise you a job, they are attempting to gain access to your money and personal information. Learn more about job scams and how to stay safe while job searching: