Employer Connections
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We provide curated resources to help you explore careers, prepare for the job search, connect with employers, and access job opportunities.
- Handshake - Employer profiles and job opportunities in a variety of fields, filtered to show those open to alumni. Apply more filters to narrow down the list.
- Stanford Alumni Group on Linkedin - Find jobs and opportunities posted by fellow alumni in the Stanford Alumni (verified) LinkedIn Group. Search “#hiring” in the group to see the full list.
- For school or department job boards or alumni industry groups, check alu.ms/altjobboards
Exploring Career Paths
Where to Begin
- The Fantasy, the Ideal and the Reality of Career Exploration (Video)
- Why Change Your Belief in a Linear Career Path
Next Steps
- Forage (virtual work experience programs)
- CollegeGrad: Career Profiles
- WhatForWork
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- My Next Move
The Job Search
Where to Begin
- The Ultimate Job Search Guide
- A Spreadsheet to Track Your Job Search
- Explore Haas Center Public Service Job Search Resources
Next Steps
- Stanford Handshake
- Job & Event Listserv: Looking for a job? Check out the student-careers listserv to find current postings, upcoming events, and helpful resources.
- Interstride: Jobs/internships for international alum (log in with your alumni email)
- CollegeGrad
- Glassdoor
- Career Contessa
- Indeed.com
- Idealist.org: Nonprofit
Resumes & Cover letters
Where to Begin
Online Portfolio
Where to Begin
Next Steps
LinkedIn Profile
Where to Begin
Next Steps
Interviewing
Where to Begin
- Your Ultimate Guide to Interview Questions
- 8 Covid-Related Interview Questions
- The Ultimate Phone Interview Cheat Sheet
- 7 Questions to Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job
- 51 Interview Questions You Should be Asking
- The STAR Method: Ace Your Next Interview
Next Steps
- Big Interview: Interview curriculum and video practice (Register using your @alumni.stanford.edu email and the school code: CareerEd)
Negotiating Your Job Offer
Where to Begin
- Are you Ready to Negotiate?
- How to Handle Salary Negotiations
- 10 Magic Words that Can Get You a Higher Salary
Next Steps