Timeline and Tips

for Job Search

(Late Summer/Early Fall) 8 - 10 months in advance	(Winter/Spring Terms) 4 – 6 months in advance	As Needed Positions Filled at Any Time
Organizations Conducting On Campus Recruiting Accounting and Financial Services Consulting Firms Large Media & Tech Companies Federal Government Service Organizations including: Peace Corps, Faith Based Organizations (1st deadline), Teach for America (1st deadline)	Non-profit Organizations Research Institutes Educational Institutions Arts Organizations Environmental Organizations State and Local Government Small Startup Organizations Communications and Media Organizations Service Organizations including: Americorps Vista, Organizations with 2nd or 3rd deadlines	Non-profit Organizations Arts Organizations Small Startup Organizations Small-Medium Sized Businesses Communications and Media Organizations Local Government Staffing Agencies

Application Deadlines are not always hard deadlines. Some organizations will fill positions before the application deadline has arrived.
The job search process can take longer and be more involved than expected. You will likely need to apply for multiple positions before accepting an offer so start early!
It is very common to not hear back from an employer about your application. They will be in contact if they are interested in moving forward with you as a candidate.
Be prepared - know what type of positions you are looking for, have an updated résumé, connect with your references, practice interviewing, research companies, schedule time for your search - treat it like an additional course.
Be realistic - this is a very subjective process that sometimes doesn’t make sense. Work with a Career Development Specialist to help you understand how to navigate it.
Don’t take the process to personally; most often, decisions organizations make are not personal.

Updated 7/11/16 JMV