Career Services

 

IAU’s Career Services consists of assisting students with resume writing, tips and interview techniques, advising of job openings and professional development workshops.

IAU’s programs do not prepare graduates for a specific occupation or employment and does not provide formal career planning services. All students are encouraged to speak with the staff, faculty, and instructors regarding career and professional planning. IAU will provide a list of employers who have contacted the University offering employment opportunities.

Students can find new employment opportunities on IAU’s Job Openings Page.

Career Assessment Tools

Utilizing these tools can help you target the specific position, work environment that best suits you. These sites provide tests and assessment tools to make career searching more productive. Each of the sites are free to use without obligation to sign-up for the service.

  1. Free Student Career Mentoring Sessions: https://mentorstudents.org/
  2. Capella’s Career Exploration video playlist
  3. MAPP Career Assessment Site: www.assessment.com
  4. Ten Free Career Assessment Tools: www.monster.com/career-advice/article/best-free-career-assessment-tools
  5. O*Net Resource Center: www.onetcenter.org
  6. Career One Stop: www.careeronestop.org/
  7. eLearning Planner: http://elearningplanner.learnkey.com
  8. Career College: http://www.careercolleges.com/career-assessment-test
  9. Career Fitter: http://careerfitter.com
  10. California Career Cafe: www.cacareercafe.com
  11. iSeek Careers: www.iseek.org
  12. My Next Move: www.mynextmove.org

F-1 Visa / Working in the U.S.A.


If you are a foreign national, be aware of your employment eligibility and limitations. Please consult the following resources:

  1. IAU’s F-1 Handbook (SEVP)
  2. IAU’s F-1 Services: Employment Authorization – CPT / OPT
  3. Social Security Number
  4. Tax Status / Filing Services

Interview Advice

There are many resources out there to help you prepare for an upcoming job interview. Here are a few resources to get you started.

  1. Job Interviews: https://uptowork.com/blog/job-interviews
  2. Ace the Interview: http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/careers.aspx
  3. Interview Q&A: www.theladders.com/career-advice
  4. Interview Advice: https://jobs.theguardian.com/careers/interview-advice/
  5. How to Prepare for a Job Interview Infographic: http://www.manilarecruitment.com/manila-recruitment-articles-advice/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview-infographic/
  6. Common Job Interview Questions and Best Answers (20 Examples): https://uptowork.com/blog/job-interview-questions-and-answers
  7. Strengths & Weaknesses Question: https://novoresume.com/career-blog/what-are-your-strengths-and-weaknesses-interview-questions
  8. Why Do You Want to Work Here?: https://novoresume.com/career-blog/why-do-you-want-to-work-here
  9. Thank You Email After Interview: https://novoresume.com/career-blog/thank-you-email-after-interview

Job Search Engines

A job search engine collect job listings from all over the internet to help you find the job that’s right for you. These employment sites can also offer career and job-search advice, employer reviews, and describe different job descriptions or employers.

  1. Complete Guide to a Job Search: https://uptowork.com/blog/job-search
  2. After College: www.aftercollege.com/
  3. Business Week: http://jobs.businessweek.com/a/all-jobs/list/q-mba/l-los+angeles,+ca
  4. Career Bliss: www.careerbliss.com/
  5. Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.com/
  6. College Recruiter: www.collegerecruiter.com/
  7. Career Rookie: www.careerrookie.com/
  8. Glass Door: www.glassdoor.com
  9. Indeed: www.indeed.com
  10. Idealist: www.idealist.com
  11. Intern Jobs: www.internjobs.com/
  12. InternMatch: https://www.wayup.com/
  13. Internships: www.internships.com
  14. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/?trk=
  15. Monster: http://career-advice.monster.com/
  16. Neuvoo: http://neuvoo.com/en
  17. Simply Hired: www.SimplyHired.com
  18. USA Jobs: www.USAJobs.com
  19. Entry Level Jobs: https://local.job-applications.com/
  20. Business Administrator Jobs: https://universityhq.org/

Professional & Spiritual Development Workshops

IAU provides on-going opportunities for professional and spiritual development for the growth of faculty, staff, and students. Workshops are scheduled a session in advance. Stay connected with us as we announce new opportunities every session.

In 2018, IAU provided several professional and spiritual development workshops, here’s a few:

  • eCommerce: An Introductory to Dropshipping on Ebay (02/18)
  • Graduation / Optional Practical Training Workshop (02/18, 03/18, 05/18, 07/18, 09/18, 11/18)
  • Communicating with Tact & Professionalism (03/18)
  • Employment Based Visas & Green Cards (03/18)
  • Leading When Not The Leader (08/18)
  • Maximizing Your LinkedIn (09/18)
  • The Secret Codes of Creation (09/18)
  • Networking for Business Professionals (11/18)
  • Identity Lost (11/18)

Resume Writing

Below are a few resources to help you write your resume.

  1. Complete Guide to Writing a Student Resume (13 Tips and Examples): https://uptowork.com/blog/resume-writing
  2. Resume Examples: https://uptowork.com/resume-examples
  3. Resume Template
  4. About.com: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/
  5. Careers.org: www.careers.org/advice/topic/327-resume-writing-advice
  6. Purdue Writing Lab: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/681/01/
  7. Monster: http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Resume-Writing-Tips/jobs.aspx
  8. JobHero: http://www.jobhero.com/

Resume Samples

  1. Visual CV
  2. Live Career
  3. Job Hero
  4. Velvet Jobs
  5. Cover Letters & Resume