Career Development Resources
For Undergraduate StudentsDiscover some of the top resources available to you through the Career Development Center to assist you in identifying specific job and internship opportunities, occupations and career paths, your own interests, skills, values, personality, and preferences, and more.
Scroll down to explore recommended resources relevant to ALL Business majors.
Linked-In Guys
A complete, step-by-step online course to mastering LinkedIn – from turning your profile into a recruiter magnet to engaging alumni and connections around the world to help you get your foot in the door. Think of it as the manual you wish LinkedIn came with – all visually demonstrated, all updated for the latest version of the website. And it’s waiting for you here as an exclusive free resource (normally $99) for Belmont students.
Handshake
Handshake is the career management platform that contains job and internship postings from both local and national employers. Employers who have reached out directly to Belmont have job posting her.
In addition to searching for positions, students can also view upcoming events, schedule an appointment with a career coach, create a profile and submit a resume that can be viewed by employers, and more.
Career Shift
CareerShift offers the most comprehensive online resources, designed to support the No. 1 request of job seeker: an easy to use Web site to conduct and organize their job search.
CareerShift is only available to current students and graduates of Belmont University. The following login will be used to verify your association with Belmont University. Once your information has been validated, you will be linked to a page containing the registration instructions to enter the CareerShift site.
Focus 2
Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to assist you with self-assessment and career exploration. The assessment will profile your interest, skills, values, personality, and preferences. You many then explore occupations and career paths that match your profiles and use the tools available to narrow down your options, map your career goals, and solidify your plans.
Focus is only available to current students and graduates of Belmont University. The following login will be used to verify your association with Belmont University.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get information on hundreds of occupations, including job summaries, education required, and average pay from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Massey Connect
What Can I Do With This Major?
Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, “What Can I Do With This Major” will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Other Career Resources...
Click here to view other career resources available to Belmont students and graduates from the Belmont University Career Development Team. This page includes links to external websites that may be useful in searching for positions in specific industries. For example, there are links specifically for those looking for jobs in business, government, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, IT, non-profit, and more!”
Job Resources for Business Majors:
Business Jobs
- SalesJobs– Search and apply for positions in Sales.
- AccountingCoach– Search for accounting jobs, access resources for the CPA exam, and view career resources.
- OneWire– Connects financial professionals with employers in the financial sector.
- MTSHRM Jobs– Search for a position in Human Resources in Nashville.
- How to Become an Accountant– Learn about accounting as a profession.
Government Jobs
- USAJobs– Official site for jobs and employment information by the Federal Government.
- Making the Difference– Learn how to explore federal job opportunities.
- Pathways Program for Students and Recent Graduates– Learn about internship and job opportunities in federal government.
- Tennessee Department of Human Resources– Learn about working for the state and search for job openings.
- Govloop– Social networking website for government professionals.
Green Jobs
- Environmental Career Center– Search job listings, view training and development opportunities, and stay up to date on the environmental field.
- GreenBiz– News and information about the environmental industry.
- Sustainable Business– Provides global news and networking services for environmental professionals and businesses.
- Stop Dodo– Search for international environmental job openings.
Creative/Entrepreneurial Resources
Freelance Gigs
Website/Online Portfolio Platforms
Nashville Jobs
- Nashville Chamber Job Bank– Search for opportunities in the Nashville area.
Hospitality and Tourism Jobs
- Hospitality Careers Online– Search and apply for hotel jobs, restaurant jobs, casino jobs, resort jobs, chef jobs, cruise ship jobs, catering jobs and all hospitality industry employment.
- American Hospitality Academy– Prepares students for hospitality, resort recreation, and tourism management careers.
- Hospitality Works– Find a job working in hospitality in the Nashville area.
IT Jobs
- Startup Jobs is a go-to job board for roles at innovative tech startups and provides insights on joining startups.
- Nashville Technology Council– Stay up to date on the technology industry in Nashville.
- freeCodeCamp– Learn to code for free.
- Computer Jobs– Search and apply for national IT job openings.
- Dice– Search and apply for IT job openings.
- Computer Science Online– Considering a career in Computer Science? Check out this website for occupational information and resources.
Nonprofit Jobs
- Center for Nonprofit Management– Search local nonprofit job postings.
- Idealist– An interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
Salary Research & Negotiation
- NACE Salary Calculator and Compensation Data Center– Research salary trends by industry, experience, and location.
- com– An excellent source for information on salary statistics for a variety of career fields.
- PayScale– Get accurate, real-time salary reports based on your job title, location, education, skills and experience.
- Monster’s Salary Information– Research salary and benefit information and learn about salary negotiation.
Veterans Jobs
- National Veterans Foundation– Search for jobs and access the Veteran Benefits Resource Center.
- My Next Move for Veterans– Research careers that might be a good fit for you now that you’ve returned from serving your country.
- Veterans Enterprise– View career resources and job opportunities for Veterans.
- Career Resources for Veterans– Review a number of career resources for veterans.
- ZipRecruiter for Veterans– Access resources for your job search.
- #VetsOpenToWork on LinkedIn
Internships/Summer Jobs
- Looksharp– Search and apply for internships with startup companies and non-profits.
- Search and apply for internships.com– Search and apply for internships.
- Intern Queen– Search and apply for internships and read blog posts with career advice.
- CampStaff– Search and apply for jobs at summer camps.
- Cool Works– Find seasonal employment in cool locations.
- Belmont University on Care.com– Create a profile and search for local babysitting, pet sitting, and tutoring opportunities.
- The Student Conservation Association, Inc. – Apply for internships that provide the opportunity to learn from resource management professionals, gain tangible skills and experience, and make a substantial contribution to our natural and cultural treasures.
- Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars– This site provides a multitude of opportunities in the public, private and independent sectors.
- SummerJobs– Offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions with camps, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations and more.
- JobMonkey– Search for seasonal jobs and internships working for employers who can offer you unique opportunities to travel the world, have fun, and earn good money doing it.
- CIS Abroad– Search for international internships.
- Internships D.C.– Find internship opportunities in Washington D.C.
Massey Career Development Center
1601 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37212 BMRC | Office 401
masseycareerdevelopment@belmont.edu