A successful job search is all about planning and strategy. A well-executed job search requires a detailed plan that outlines where you will apply, who you will connect with and when you will apply.
Job Search Tracking Spreadsheet
Need help structuring your job search? Check out this Job Search Tracking Spreadsheet. This resource will help you organize target organizations, application deadlines, set goals and more.
Utilizing Job Boards Strategically
There are many job boards available to use. Review your options below.
UT Austin Specific Job Boards:
HireUTexas
The University of Texas at Austin’s campus-wide job and internship database.
HookedIn
UT Austin networking platform used to connect students and alumni for career growth and opportunities.
Nonprofit Sector:
Idealist
Platform to assist people in finding jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities within nonprofit organizations.
The Bridgespan Group
Job board focused on non-profit positions.
Philanthropy News Digest
Daily news service of philanthropy-related articles featuring a job board with listings of current full-time job openings at tax- exempt organizations.
Work for Good
Job board focused exclusively on mission-driven careers.
Government Jobs:
USA Jobs
U.S. government website for listing civil service job opportunities with federal agencies.
Texas Workforce Commission
Opportunities for jobs with Texas state agencies or universities.
City of Austin
City of Austin job board for employment opportunities.
Travis County
Travis county job board for employment opportunities.
National Labs
S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Job board for DOE, for positions that aim to advance national economic, energy, and security goals through scientific and technological innovation.
S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Civilian employment job board with opportunities spanning from ship building, to aircraft maintenance, to researching microorganisms and expanding missions in space.
Academic Jobs
Chronicle of Higher Education
Newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals.
Higher Ed 360
Comprehensive collection of resources, including a job board, specifically for higher education professionals.
HigherEdJobs
Job board for faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities.
Inside Higher Ed
Online source for higher education news, thought leadership, careers, and resources.
University Jobs
University and college job board for faculty and staff positions in the United States and abroad.
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job board for positions within higher education and related fields.
National Postdoc Association
Job board for postdoctoral positions.
Postdoc Jobs
Job board for postdoctoral positions.
Find a Postdoc
Directory of postdoctoral and PhD jobs.
STEM
AAAS Science Careers
Job board specific for science and technology positions.
BioSpace
Job board specific for life science careers.
Nature Careers
Job board for science careers in the United States and abroad.
Dice
Database of insights and career opportunities for technology professionals.
Tech Careers
Job board specific for computer science and engineering positions.
iCrunchData
Job board for technology, analytics, and data-related jobs and professional advancement worldwide.
Built in Austin
Hub for startups in Austin, including a job board for open technical positions.
General Job Boards:
Indeed
Worldwide employment-related search engine for job listings.
Global platform for professional networking and job opportunities.
Interstride
Resource that supports international students in their career journeys and connects them with resources and job opportunities.