Navigating the job market can be challenging, but the right resources can make your search more effective and efficient. Whether you’re seeking an internship, full-time job, graduate school opportunity, federal employment, or career exploration tools, the resources below can help you take the next step toward your professional goals.
Start with Handshake
Handshake is Prairie View A&M University’s primary career platform, connecting students with internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, employer events, and career coaching appointments.
🔗 https://app.joinhandshake.com
Texas Job Resources
- Work in Texas – Statewide job search platform
🔗 https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/default.aspx - Texas Workforce Commission Job Search
🔗 https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/job-search - Texas Workforce Solutions Offices & Services
🔗 https://www.twc.texas.gov/directory-workforce-solutions-offices-services - Texas Job Market
🔗 https://www.texasjobmarket.com/
National Career Resources
- CareerOneStop – Career exploration, training, and job search tools
🔗 https://www.careeronestop.org/ - O*NET Online – Occupational research and career information
🔗 https://www.onetcenter.org/ - My Next Move – Career exploration and career assessments
🔗 https://www.mynextmove.org/ - Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS) – Salary and job outlook information
🔗 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ - U.S. Department of Labor
🔗 https://www.dol.gov/ - U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
🔗 https://www.opm.gov/
Federal Government Careers
Interested in federal employment?
- USAJOBS – Official federal government job board
🔗 https://www.usajobs.gov/ - OPM (Office of Personnel Management)
🔗 https://www.opm.gov/ - Federal Resume Guide
🔗 https://www.archives.gov/files/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
Job Boards
Expand your search through these popular employment websites:
- Handshake
🔗 https://app.joinhandshake.com - CollegeGrad
🔗 https://collegegrad.com/
- WayUp
🔗 https://www.wayup.com/ - America’s Job Exchange
🔗 https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/
- Saludos
🔗 https://saludos.com/ - DiversityJobs
🔗 https://www.diversityjobs.com/ - Forage (Virtual Work Experiences)
🔗 https://www.theforage.com/ - Job.com
🔗 https://www.job.com/ - CareerBliss
🔗 https://www.careerbliss.com/ - ZipRecruiter
🔗 https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
HBCU Career Resources
Explore opportunities specifically designed for HBCU students and graduates.
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 🔗 https://whosnext.tmcf.org/
- United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 🔗 https://uncf.org/
- HBCU Career Marketplace 🔗 https://hbcucareermarket.org/
- The HBCU Career Center 🔗 https://www.thehbcucareercenter.com/
- HBCU Careers 🔗 https://www.hbcucareers.com/
Internship Resources
Gain valuable experience before graduation through internships and micro-internships.
- INROADS
🔗 https://inroads.org/ - Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
🔗 https://www.seo-usa.org/
- T. Howard Foundation
🔗 https://www.t-howard.org/ - Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
🔗 https://info.parkerdewey.com/pvamu.edu - Internships.com
🔗 https://www.internships.com/ - InternJobs
🔗 https://www.internjobs.com/ - DC Academic Internship Program
🔗 https://www.dcinternships.org/
Veteran Resources
Specialized career support for military-affiliated students and veterans.
- VetJobs
🔗 https://vetjobs.org/
- Purepost (Military-to-Civilian Translation Tool)
🔗 http://www.purepost.co/ - Veterans Employment Guide
🔗 https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/veterans-guide-to-getting-hired/
Volunteer & Service Opportunities
Build leadership skills and gain experience through service opportunities.
- Peace Corps
🔗 https://www.peacecorps.gov/ - AmeriCorps
🔗 https://americorps.gov/
- Idealist
🔗 https://www.idealist.org/en - Partnership for Public Service
🔗 https://ourpublicservice.org/ - Teach for America
- 🔗 https://www.teachforamerica.org/
Salary & Cost of Living Resources
Before accepting an offer, research salary expectations and living expenses.
- Texas Reality Check
🔗 https://texasrealitycheck.com/ - NerdWallet Cost of Living Calculator
🔗 https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator - MoneyGeek Cost of Living Calculator
🔗 https://www.moneygeek.com/cost-of-living-calculator/ - Glassdoor Salary Calculator
🔗 https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/know-your-worth.htm
Career Exploration & Decision-Making
Discover careers that align with your interests, strengths, and major.
- What Can I Do With This Major?
🔗 https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/
- Job-Hunt
🔗 https://www.job-hunt.org/ - Vault Career Intelligence
🔗 https://vault.com/
Graduate School Resources
Planning for graduate or professional school? Start here.
- GradSchools.com
🔗 https://www.gradschools.com/ - Princeton Review
🔗 https://www.princetonreview.com/
- Kaplan Test Prep
🔗 https://www.kaptest.com/ - ImaginePhD
🔗 https://www.imaginephd.com/about
International Jobs & Internships
Explore global opportunities for work, internships, and study abroad experiences.
- U.S. Department of State
🔗 https://www.state.gov/ - MyVisaJobs
🔗 https://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/ - iHipo
🔗 https://www.ihipo.com/ - Study Abroad
🔗 https://www.studyabroad.com/ - Transitions Abroad
🔗 https://www.transitionsabroad.com/ - Cultural Vistas
🔗 https://culturalvistas.org/
Career Development Articles & Guides
Helpful reading for career readiness and professional growth.
- Resume & Employment Guide for People with Disabilities
🔗 https://www.resumebuilder.com/comprehensive-resume-and-career-guide-for-people-with-disabilities/ - MoneyGeek Salary Negotiation Guide
🔗 https://www.moneygeek.com/careers/resources/salary-negotiation/ - Federal Resume Guide
🔗 https://www.archives.gov/files/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf - Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
🔗 https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-diversity/