Our Career Services resources are designed to help you explore career options, prepare professional materials, and connect with employment opportunities at your own pace. This page will guide you through the process of choosing a career path, writing your resume, or searching for a job.
Launch your job search with Handshake
Handshake is Charter Oak's career platform for jobs, internships, and events tailored to you. Activate your account with your student login, complete your profile, and start getting matched to roles that fit your interests.
- Personalized matches. See jobs and internships that align with your interests and experience.
- Employers recruiting you. Connect with organizations actively recruiting Charter Oak students.
- Events & career fairs. Discover info sessions, virtual fairs, and workshops—all in one place.
How Handshake works
- Activate your account.
- Complete your profile. Add your interests, skills, and experience to get better matches.
- Explore & apply. Search roles, follow employers, and register for events.
For more detailed instructions, read Getting Started with Handshake.
Charter Oak has partnered with Brainfuse to offer résumé and cover letter writing assistance. Current students can access Brainfuse through their courses on Blackboard. Students can submit their résumés through the Writing Lab simply by selecting the "Résumé" option in the Writing Lab's essay type page. Students will receive feedback from their tutors via their My Message Center.
Career Resources
Start here to learn about different occupations, skills, and job market trends.
- America's Career InfoNet - Access career profiles, videos, and labor market data.
- Hot Jobs in CT - See which careers are in demand in our state.
- My Next Move - Discover career options and match them to your interests.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Find salary data, job growth projections, and career descriptions.
- O*NET Online - Explore detailed information on skills, tasks, and employment trends for hundreds of careers.
Create strong application materials that help you stand out.
- CareerOneStop Résumé Guides - Step-by-step instructions for writing and formatting your résumé.
- CareerOneStop Cover Letter Guides - Tips and examples to craft a compelling cover letter.
Find openings, connect with employers, and apply directly.
Featured: Handshake — Charter Oak's career platform - Charter Oak students and alumni can use Handshake to search for jobs, connect with employers, and explore internships. Create your profile, upload your résumé, and start applying today.
- CareerOneStop
- Career Builder - National job search and career resources.
- CTHires - Connecticut's official job board.
- Glassdoor - Research companies, read reviews, and search for jobs.
- Indeed - One of the largest job search sites across all industries.
- Monster - Job listings, career advice, and résumé posting.
- Simply Hired - Job search aggregator pulling listings from across the web.
- The Ladders - Career site specializing in higher-salary positions.
- LinkedIn - Network with professionals, follow companies, and search for jobs.
- CareerOneStop Salary Finder - Salary information by occupation and location.
- Glassdoor Salaries - Employee-reported salary data for specific companies.
- Salary.com - Compensation data and cost-of-living comparisons.