STUDENT GUIDE TO CAREER CONNECT Log-in to: or (choose the Student Sign In)

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1 STUDENT GUIDE TO CAREER CONNECT Log-in to: or (choose the Student Sign In) WHAT IS CAREER CONNECT? Career Connect is your connection to employers looking for UND students. You can: Search and apply for full-time, co-op/internship positions, and UND research positions. Sign up for on-campus interviews. View career related/networking events. New Users: Username: use your student ID number Password: changeme (please change as you set up your profile) Complete all sections and click the [Continue] button at the top. On the next screen, click on the [Submit Profile] button. Existing Users: Log-in to the system using your Username and Password Click on [My Account] and select [My Profile] to make updates to your profile. THE TABS ACROSS THE TOP My Account: Update My Profile You will see sections containing Personal Information, Demographic Information, and Additional Information. Click the [Edit Profile] tab at the top of the page to update information. You will also see an [Edit] link next to each section that allows you to jump to the specific section you select to update. Carefully go through each section and complete all of the fields making sure to click on the [Save] button. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). NOTE: The more complete your profile, the better your opportunity is to connect with employers. Under My Documents This is where you will upload your resume, transcripts, and other documents requested by employers. Click on the [Add] link to the right of the category heading. Page 1

2 Click the [Choose File] button to find and select the correct document. Give your document a name, (i.e., Current Resume). Click the [Upload] button. NOTE: When uploading more than one document, make sure your most marketable resume is your default. You can change your default to a different resume when you have made changes specific to a certain position. Remember to change back your default so you don t accidently upload the more specific resume for other positions. Your default resume is the document that employers may view when accessing our system if you have selected Yes to Allow Employer Viewing under My Profile/Additional Information. My Activity My Activity tracks what you do in Career Connect. Here s what you ll find under each of the tabs: Referrals: Recorded each time your resume is sent to or viewed by an employer. Schedules: Displays all of your interview activity. The [Preselect] tab provides more information regarding interviews you ve landed. Event Registrations: Displays your submitted RSVPs for events listed in Career Connect (i.e., for info sessions and etiquette events when required) Survey Responses: View any surveys you have pending or have completed. This includes Co-op assignments. Job Agents: See the results of your saved job searches and job searches you ve set up to you with new job postings. Co-op/Internships: View current and past Co-op/Internship employment information. Employer Search: View a list of all employers currently registered in Career Connect. Search for a specific company. Use the Advanced Search to narrow your search to companies seeking your major, a specific city and/or specific state. NOTE: To the right of each company, headings indicate [Jobs] posted, interview [Schedules] available, and career [Events] companies are hosting/attending at UND. Job Search by Applicant Type: There are 5 ways to search the job file by the following Applicant Types: Co-op or Internship Search Degree Required Employment UND Research/Undergrad Credit UND Research/Undergrad Paid All Applicant Types (shows a list of all positions posted in Career Connect) NOTE: The Applicant Type on your profile is important because it connects you to jobs with that same Applicant Type. Convenient [Advanced Search] Features: Search by keyword. Major. Classification (those companies looking for juniors, seniors, alumnus, etc.). Applicant Type. Page 2

3 Job Location (type in a city and see what comes up). Job ID (if you see an advertisement about a position in Career Connect, just enter the job ID to find it). Click on job titles to see specifics of the position and how to apply. See a job of interest in your search results? Click on [ Add To Favorites] at the right of the job title. This will save the job in your [ My Favorites] on the green task bar on the left of your page. If there is a [View Interview Schedule] button, you will find a schedule linked to this job. You may qualify to upload your resume for an interview opportunity. If you find a [View Event] button following the company listing, this will show you if the employer is attending an upcoming Career & Internship Fair or other event. In the screenshot below, there are [Save Search] and [ me new Jobs] options at the bottom. Save Search: After you have added criteria under the [Advanced Search] and clicked [Search], you are able to save this search so you don t have to enter the criteria again. Click [Save Search] and enter a name. Your new search can now be found under [Saved Searches] in the green task bar on the left of your page. E mail me new Jobs: Choosing this option creates a Job Agent. Job agents will send you an when any new/updated jobs matching this search are available. You can access your existing job agents in My Activity. Page 3

4 Here s a screen shot of what an could contain when you set up a Job Agent: Partner sites are also available next to the [Jobs] tab, under the predefined search for Co-op and Internship. Check out Internships.com and Indeed Jobs to expand your job search. (see yellow, highlighted area below) On-Campus Interview Opportunities: Under the [On-Campus Interview Opportunities] tab, click on [Your Major]. You will find a list of company interview schedules that match your applicant type, classification, and major. If no schedules a listed, there are no upcoming schedules that match your applicant type, classification, and major. If records are listed, click on the Schedule ID/Job Title to learn more. From the Schedule screen, clicking on the [Request Interview] button submits your default resume for consideration for an interview. Therefore, you must have a resume uploaded to make this request. Deadlines vary for each interview schedule. Page 4

5 If you choose [All Majors], You will see a full list of companies offering interview opportunities on campus. Click the Schedule ID/Job Title to view the job(s) linked to each interview schedule. To request an interview, you have to go to the [On-Campus Interview Opportunities] tab and click [Your Major]. You must have a resume uploaded in Career Connect under [My Account], [My Documents] in order to request an interview. After clicking on the Schedule ID, if you cannot see the [Request Interview] button, this means you do not have a resume uploaded or you do not match the company's qualifications for applicant type, classification, and major in your profile. Events: Find a list of: Tables at the Union: Stop by and visit with the recruiter about career/job opportunities. Info Sessions: Companies come to campus looking for you. Hear what they are looking for in an applicant and learn about their company culture. A great way to network. Career and Internship Fairs: Great opportunity for students from all levels. You might even find the job you love! (Be sure to bring copies of your resume and dress appropriately.) Other events hosted by Career Services: Attend other events such as our etiquette events, learn about Leveraging Your Internship, etc. Connect with Career Services: Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/undcareer Twitter: twitter.com/undcareer Pinterest: pinterest.com/undcareerservic LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/und-career-services Our website: und.edu/careerservices For part-time jobs on- or off-campus (Institutional or Federal Work Study), go to UND Student Employment: und.edu/jobx GREEN BAR ON THE LEFT Home: Calendar: Click anytime to return to your Home screen. This is a list of upcoming events. For a complete list of all Career Services events, go to und.edu/careerservices. Our homepage has a calendar. Resource Library: Check out TheCareerCampusCoach.com blog. View the CareerSpots videos for helpful information 24/7 on a variety of categories like Interview Dress, Salary & Negotiation, Starting Job Search, etc. Link to Cover Letter, Interviewing, Networking, and Resume resources from our website. View the Career Connect instructions for students and the Student Guide to Co-op. Page 5

6 My Favorites: Here s where you will see a list of your saved jobs. I want to...: Allows you to: [Report a Co-op/Intern Hire]: Use when signing up for a Co-op or Internship course. [Create Resume using Resume Creator]: Review resume templates and select a format that will most effectively present your relevant education, experience, skills and characteristics to potential employers. (Career Services does not always suggest using a template, however. They can be cumbersome for making changes in the future.) [View My Activity]: See what is going on in your record. This is a shortcut to schedules, Co-op records, event registrations, job agents, and survey responses. [Saved Searches]: Find the list of searches you chose to save for future reference. Task List (found on your Home page): This section is for system reminders such as: Pending surveys. Reminders to schedule a timeslot when you are accepted for an interview. Employer responses regarding jobs you applied for using the system. Tips: Keep your address and demographic information up-to-date. Your selections for Applicant Type, Classification and Major are what match you up with the On-Campus Interview opportunities. Watch for Career Services Beyond UND enewsletters. Make an appointment and let us assist with your resume, help hone your interviewing and networking skills, etc. Accessing Mobile Site: Go to on your smartphone. Click the Share icon in your mobile browser. Choose the Add to Home Screen option to create shortcut access to this site on your home screen. Give this shortcut a name and click Add. Questions? Contact us at or UND.careerservices@UND.edu Page 6