Utilize resources through the Career Resource Center to explore job opportunities across the globe. For guidance, we suggest making an appointment with a Career Specialist for the most in-depth support on your career planning journey. The resources below are a starting point for you to find available job listings and opportunities that might be a good fit for you!
How to Find Job Openings
- Handshake - Job board and company information resource for SUNY New Paltz students and alumni. 3 simple steps for students and alumni to activate their new Handshake account:
Students
- Single Sign On using New Paltz Credential
Alumni
- Navigate to app.joinhandshake.com
- Select your school from the dropdown
- Complete your profile
And the rest of the activation and on-boarding will be explained along the way. How to update your primary email address in Handshake
- CareerShift - Hyper-aggressive job, company, and contact aggregator
- Students - Go to CareerShift and then select "Member Login" in the top right corner. Then click the green "Log in with your New Paltz account" button.
- Alumni - Request free access to CareerShift by contacting the Career Resource Center by email at careers@newpaltz.edu or phone 845-257-3265.
- Please note: you may report any disability-related access issues with the CareerShift platform to the company and they will assist you.
- SUNY New Paltz Alumni Orange and Blue Network (sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations). Connect with and receive advice from alumni/a.
- Industry Specific Guide - Job Search Resources - Industry Specific - Over 100 job boards based on area of interest, management trainee opportunities, professional organizations, and specific populations.
Additional Job Search Resources:
- Idealist
- Indeed
- OLAS (Education Majors)
- Recruit Front (Education Majors)
If you receive an email that meets any of the following criteria, it may not be a real job offer. Do not click on any links in that email and do not provide any personal information.
The FBI Warns of Employment Scams Targeting College Students
Beware of any correspondence if it:
- offers you a job without ever interacting with you (interviewing or providing a contract)
- offers to pays a large amount for almost no work or sends you a check before you do any work
- wants you to transfer money from one account to another or send payment by wire service/courier or from your personal account
- asks you to give your credit card or bank account numbers or copies of personal documents
- uses a personal email account, such as, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. or an email that is not consistent with other company emails
Disclaimer: The Career Resource Center makes no representations or guarantees about full-time, part-time, or internship positions listed on Handshake; and the Career Resource Center is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.
If you have any questions or concerns about your internship search or your experience at a current internship, please call the Career Resource Center at 845-257-3263 or email us at careers@newpaltz.edu.
