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Job Search 101

Beginning a job search can be daunting if you aren’t sure where to start. We’ve compiled the information you need, including self-assessment tools, salary scale information, and informative career websites.

Job Boards

Stanford Engineering Alumni Job Board  | View »

This is a searchable database of job opportunities posted by employers seeking Stanford Engineering alumni for technical, business, and management positions. Access is limited to engineering alumni only.

Other Stanford-Only Job Boards  | View »

Stanford University alumni excel in many different fields and engineers are no exception. These Stanford-only job boards include open positions representing a variety of career fields.

External Job Boards  | View »

We’ve handpicked a variety of job boards to help you start your search with confidence.

The Best Career Websites

We’ve compiled a list of the best career websites to help make the job search process that much smoother.

Strategies for change  | View »

Need help with what comes next in your career? Whether early in your career, or a seasoned professional, change is not easy. This site provides tools to help you assess your strengths and skills, explore new industries and occupations, and develop strategies for making the next move.

Job search resources  | View »

Worried about your job search? We’re here to help. We want to make your search as painless as possible. The Stanford Alumni Association has compiled a go-to list of resources on networking, resume writing, interviewing, and more to help you begin the search for your next great job.

Alumni networking

A word of advice - every study done on how people really find jobs ranks the "hidden job market" number one, no matter how good or bad the job market is. This is the 75 - 85% of jobs that are never advertised and that are reached only through your connections and networking. Do not rely on job ads alone. These sites will help you stay connected to your most powerful tool in finding a new job – your Stanford network.

Career self-assessment tools

Your skills, interests, personality, and values each play a key role in your career decision-making process. The SAA and Career Development Center have provided tools to help you assess these areas at any point in your career. Self-assessment is not a one-time process – you should plan to revisit these assessment tools throughout your career.

Salary and pay-scale information

These sites will provide salary data to aid you in your job search process. Use this information as a starting point in determining the market value of your skills and experience.