Career Corner
BuckyNet
When it comes to looking for a job, many students face a key question: “Where do I begin?” Finding a job today can be a bit overwhelming for anyone, including students. Despite the current economic circumstances, there are still plenty of jobs available, as long as students know how and where to look.
When searching for a job, a student may need to take a different approach to searching for a career. Employers are looking for that one resume that shines above the rest, and that doesn’t solely apply to content of a resume. Instead, how an employer came upon your student’s resume may set it apart from the other applicants.
As a parent, encourage your student to take advantage of all available resources for finding jobs both on and off campus. Students seeking jobs should strive to increase their visibility among employers, which will broaden their options when choosing a job or internship.
One of the most valuable resources provided on campus is BuckyNet, a recruiting software system shared by the Business Career Center, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Career Services, the School of Human Ecology, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, and the Letters and Science Career Services Office. Employers can access a student on BuckyNet, regardless of a student’s affiliation with a specific school or college. BuckyNet allows students to search for jobs and internships specifically related to their degrees; participate in on-campus interviews, a convenient and easy way to meet with employers; and publish their resumes so employers seeking students within a specific school or college can contact them directly about position openings.
Students can also check out the calendar on BuckyNet to learn about employer information sessions and upcoming workshops. And if your student wants to go abroad, he or she can also search for international opportunities using Goinglobal.
For more information on BuckyNet, students should contact their affiliated schools or colleges.