Resources
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 has caused career-related challenges for many internship and job seekers, as well as working professionals. Get resources and support specific to career development during the pandemic here.
Interacting Virtually with the CCPD
One-on-one advising
We continue to offer the same personalized approach of individual advising to all students and alumni. Advising sessions can take place via Google Meet, RingCentral (powered by Zoom), Facetime and phone, as best fits your needs. Email pirate2pro@southwestern.edu to get started scheduling an appointment so we can evaluate your needs and get you to the best person.
Special events
All Fall 2020 program takes place virtually using the RingCentral (powered by Zoom) platform. Be sure to register through the links on our Events page for each event in order to get access to the video meeting link. All students and alumni are welcome to participate. The 2021 SOAR Summit for sophomores will also take place virtually January 8-9, 2021. See the SOAR website for more details.
Tips & Advice
Nine Tips for Building Marketable Skills (and Best Positioning Yourself for a Job) during a Quarantine: The CCPD team shares ideas for how to make the most of this downtime.
Dear Graduates, It’s Not Going to Feel OK, But It Will Be: Advice on looking for a job during COVID-19 (Published April 18th by Forbes)
How to Cold Email for an Internship: Eight Steps to Making it Happen: Step-by-step guide to reaching out to an employer to pitch yourself and how you can help (Published by Kate Koch-Sundquist via HireScholars)
Networking Do’s and Dont’s: Why networking is such a valuable tool right now and advice on how to do it well (Published by Gary Burnison via CNBC)
What to do if Your Job is Affected by COVID-19: Tips and resources related to navigating your job search, working from home, and managing unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Published by Indeed)
Handling the Stress of Job Searching during these Uncertain Times: (Published on LinkedIn)
8 Job Skills to Succeed in a Post-Coronavirus World (Published by Forbes)
Tips for Your Job Search During Coronavirus (Published by the Wall Street Journal)
5 Ways for Recent Graduates to Job Search in the Coronavirus Economy (Published by BusinessInsider.com)
Skill-Building Resources
Open P-TECH: Free digital learning on the tech skills of tomorrow. IBM and its collaborators know what tech and professional skills are critical for the future and have packaged that knowledge specifically for you through Open P-TECH! Students can take free online classes in things like block chain, design thinking, and AI.
MindSumo: Help companies get new ideas an insights via crowdsourcing. The MindSumo community is made up of over 400,000 Millennial and Gen Z students at some of the top universities in the world. More than 100 Fortune 500 companies have used MindSumo to source breakthrough ideas, capture valuable insights, and spark innovation. Apply your skills and earn recognition.
Remote Work Dictionary and Remote Work Competency Model: Learn the language and skills of remote work
Job/Internship Opportunities & Search Resources
Is My Internship Cancelled?: Regularly updated user generated live list of companies hiring, freezing, and continuing with current internships. (Published by Contributors from Arizona State University)
2020 Internship Status–COVID-19: Regularly updated user generated list of companies’ internship cancellations and shifts to virtual work. (Published by Alex Wallish via github)
Who’s Freezing/Hiring form Coronavirus LIVE LIST: Regularly updated user generated live list of companies hiring, under a hiring freeze, and experiencing layoffs. (Published by Candor)
These 23 Amazing Companies Are All Hiring Right Now: List of 23 companies currently hiring across their US and international offices. (Published April 16th by the Muse)
Companies Still Hiring During COVID-19–Here are 57 That Want Your Applications Now: List of 57 companies currently hiring across their US and international offices. (Updated April 6th by the Muse)
Coronavirus: Out of Work? These Places are Hiring: List of resources of job seekers and DFW area employers currently hiring for permanent and temporary positions. (Published April 3rd by CBS 11 News DFW)
Who’s Hiring Right Now: Regularly updated lists of companies currently hiring across multiple industries throughout the US. Includes temporary and permanent positions. Note: Also look for #NowHiring LinkedIn posts. (Published March 31st by Andrew Seaman via LinkedIn)
Websites to Find Work from Home Jobs During the COVID-19 Crisis: List of job search platforms specifically for remote positions. (Published March 31st by Forbes)
Local Austin Area Job Opportunities: List of Austin-area companies hiring for a range of full-time, part-time and temporary positions. (Published March 30th by CBS Austin)
60 Companies Hiring to Address COVID-19: List of 60 companies currently hiring across their US and international offices. Includes links to open positions. (Published March 27th by Glassdoor)
These Companies are Hiring in San Antonio as COVID-19 has Forced Several Businesses to Close: Brief list of San Antonio companies currently hiring in San Antonio with links to information regarding essential services and unemployment resources. (Published March 26th by KSAT 12 News)
Remote work job boards:
https://skillcrush.com/blog/sites-finding-remote-work/
https://careersidekick.com/best-remote-job-boards/
https://www.workplaceless.com/blog/four-best-places-to-find-remote-jobs
https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/25-virtual-companies-that-thrive-on-remote-work-v2/
Online Volunteering Opportunities
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Financial & Unemployment Resources
COVID-19 Resources Job Seekers: Texas Workforce Commission resource page related to unemployment and financial stimulus benefits (Published by Texas Workforce Commission)
COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers: FAQs related to unemployment and labor standards. (Published by Wage & Hour Division, US Department of Labor)
Financial Help for College Students Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Article highlighting financial and discounted service resources. (Published April 1st by ABC 7)
Free Resources for Online College Students During COVID-19: List of and links to free educational and professional service resources. (Published April 1st by Azusa Pacific University)
Chambers of Commerce Resources
A chamber of commerce is an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests, while advancing their community, region, state or nation. Business owners voluntarily form these local societies/networks to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests. Chambers of commerce are found world-wide. Type ‘(city name) chamber of commerce’ in any search engine, and if a chamber exists in that city you should get a result. (Adapted from Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives)
Some specific leads for locating Chambers of Commerce include:
- Austin
- Dallas
- Georgetown
- Houston
- San Antonio
- American Chamber of Commerce Directory - Extensive directory of American-style chambers that are Accredited American Chamber Affiliates throughout the world.