Frequently Asked Questions
What is a career network?
A career network is a website that’s been created specifically for students and alumni at particular academic departments, student organizations on campus, or for professional organizations. Career networks often contain exclusive job opportunities, announcements and events for the members of that network.
Examples of career networks: Stanford University’s Management Science & Engineering Department, University of Michigan’s School of Nursing, MIT’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
How will our students benefit from having a career network added to our web site?
By adding a career network to your homepage, your students will have access to thousands of entry-level jobs and internships from employers who are specifically looking to recruit your students.
How will jobs appear on my career network?
Employers who post jobs on http://www.aftercollege.com/ will have the option to forward relevant listings to your career network. Employers can visit your site directly and post jobs exclusively to your students’ attention. AfterCollege also provides tools available so administrators in the department and employers you currently work with can post opportunities to your own career network.
What if my campus has a career center already?
Because the career network is made specifically for your department and contains jobs only for your students’ majors, it works as a complement to the career resources that your students are already using. Where a career center provides opportunities to the entire campus, AfterCollege provides information specifically to your students.
How much does your service cost my organization?
Our services are free for academic departments, student organizations, and students.
What is the Alumni section for?
When students register on your career network, they have the ability to keep their accounts and stay connected to your organization as alumni. This will allow them to come back to the career network to find jobs even after they have graduated, to post any opportunities they have heard of and also to network with current students in a mentoring capacity. The Alumni Directory is also very helpful in the accreditation process.
Is there a time commitment involved?
It depends on how deeply you would like to engage with the tools we provide for you. If you decide at any point to discontinue use of the career network, simply have your webmaster remove the link and have written notice posted to AfterCollege.
If your services are free, how does AfterCollege benefit?
AfterCollege generates revenue by selling job postings to employers on http://www.aftercollege.com/ and on participating academic departments’ and student organizations’ career networks.
Why do I need to establish an employer account?
You need an employer account in order to post jobs on AfterCollege. Your employer account also allows you to update your postings and post them on relevant academic departments & student groups, track responses, and to view detailed applicant reports. Setting up an employer account is easy and takes a few minutes. All you need to do is fill out the online form and create a login. An auto-generated password will be emailed to you. Setting up an employer account is free and you don’t get charged until you post jobs or buy posting credits.
How much technical maintenance is required?
No maintenance is required on your part. AfterCollege is responsible for keeping content fresh and relevant to your students’ interests.
What about student confidentiality?
AfterCollege does not sell any student information. Students choose when to release their contact information and resume when applying to specific jobs on your career network, putting them completely in the driver’s seat when it comes to their job search.
I have an employer account but misplaced my log-in and password. How do I retrieve them?
If you have misplaced the log-in and password for your employer account, go to the password lookup page and enter your email address as you originally entered it when you signed up. Your login and password will be emailed to that address. If you have trouble doing a password lookup, please call us at 1-877-725-7721 or email .
How do I establish an employer account?
To set up an account, just go to the employer account set-up page, complete the online form, and create a login and password. Once you establish an account, you will be able to post jobs and forward them to individual academic departments and student groups. You will also have an option to purchase a membership package.
My company is interested in an unlimited posting package. How do we sign up?
To purchase an unlimited posting package, just call us at 1-713-869-2488, or email and we will put you in touch with your Account Executive.
I tried to look up my password, but the system does not recognize my email address. What do I do?
Please make sure you enter your email address as it was originally entered when you established your employer account. If your address is entered differently, the password lookup will not work. Email addresses are not case-sensitive. If you continue to have trouble doing a password lookup, please call us at 1-877-725-7721 or email .
We are a large organization with multiple offices and divisions. Do we have an account?
Please call us at 1-877-725-7721 to find out if your organization already has a pre-existing account with AfterCollege. If your organization does not have an account with AfterCollege, you can establish one for your division by signing up online. We also encourage you to tell your corporate human resources department about AfterCollege.
How much does AfterCollege charge for its services?
AfterCollege charges moderate fees for posting on the AfterCollege site and on individual department and group sites. A single 30-day posting requires one credit which costs $149. If you would like your posting to be listed longer or have multiple jobs to post, you can save up to 34% by purchasing posting credits in your Employer Account for use at anytime within one year of purchase. AfterCollege offers customized pricing packages for larger college recruiting campaigns. For more information on various AfterCollege services, please call 1-877-725-7721 x 120, or email .
How do I post jobs on AfterCollege?
To start posting jobs, just set up an employer account on AfterCollege and click on the “Post Job” button after you establish an account. If you already have an account, log in through our main employer page, or go to the “Post Jobs” page and log in. You can target your postings to relevant academic departments & student groups when posting. Each screen will guide you on what to do. If you need assistance, simply call 1-877-725-7721.
How do I post my job to job seekers at career networks in the AfterCollege network?
Posting your job to the AfterCollege network is easy. After you fill in the job description and complete the billing, you will be taken to a confirmation page. Simply click on the link that says “Target your job for free”. You will have the ability to select the states and target majors that are relevant for your job opportunity. The next screen will show you the relevant inventory in the AfterCollege network based on your criteria. You may choose any number of the career networks. Your posting will automatically appear on the career networks of your choice.
Am I able to add additional career networks later on?
Absolutely. Simply log in to your AfterCollege employer account and click on “View & Update Jobs” under the Account Management tools. Click on the icon under the column that says “Forward”. You will have the ability to select the states and target majors that are relevant for your job opportunity. The next screen will show you the relevant inventory in the AfterCollege network based on your criteria. You may choose any number of the career networks. Your posting will automatically appear on the career networks of your choice.
Can I also post internships on AfterCollege?
Yes, you can post internships on AfterCollege the same way as you would post a regular job posting. When posting your internship, select “Internship/Co-op” as the job type.
Can I deactivate jobs that I posted on AfterCollege?
You can deactivate your postings at any time. You can do so by logging on to your account and clicking on ”View & Update Jobs” under the Account Management section. To deactivate a posting, click on the icon under the “Deactivate” column next to the posting. Please note that if you pay on a pay-per-posting basis, you will still be charged for postings that you deactivate before they are set to expire.
How long do my jobs remain posted on AfterCollege?
When you post a job, you can specify whether you want to post it for one month or more. This will set an expiration date for the job. On the expiration date, AfterCollege will automatically deactivate your posting. A week before your posting expires, you will receive a reminder from us letting you know that your job will expire.
How do I renew my postings on AfterCollege?
You can renew your postings on AfterCollege at any time. To renew your postings, log on to your employer account and click on ”View & Update Jobs” under the Account Management section. Under the column that says “Expiration” choose the new expiration date. If you do not have enough posting credits, you will be prompted to pay for the additional credits required for the renewal.
Are jobs automatically deactivated for me?
Yes, when you post a job, you can specify how long the job will be posted. This determines the expiration date. A week before your posting expires, you will receive a reminder from us letting you know that your job will expire. You can either renew the posting or let the job deactivate on the expiration date.
Can I update my jobs after I post them on AfterCollege, and if so, how?
You can update your jobs as often as you wish by logging on to your employer account and clicking on ”View & Update Jobs” under the Account Management section. You can also target your jobs to additional student groups and academic departments at any time.
Why am I getting an error when charging my credit card?
Before submitting your credit card information, make sure all the required fields are filled out. Most of the time the error lies in an incorrect zip code or wrong card holder name, so be sure to verify that what is in the submission page matches up exactly to the card you are using. If you continue to receive an error, call us at 1-877-725-7721.
Why did my posting expire on the same day I posted it?
If a posting is not fully paid for on the day it is posted, it will automatically deactivate itself within 24 hours from when the posting attempt was made. Be sure to complete the credit card transaction or choose the invoice option (you should receive a confirmation email that your job has been posted and paid for), and your job will stay live for as long as it’s been designated. For help, call us at 1-877-725-7721.
What does AfterCollege do?
AfterCollege was built to provide college students and alumni with the most relevant career information. We are an online platform that connects students, alumni, faculty and employers through customized career networks at colleges and professional organizations across the country. These career networks provide students and alumni with exclusive opportunities from top employers. If you’re a current student or alumnus, there is a good chance that we have a career network for you at your school or professional organization.
How do I use AfterCollege?
You can use AfterCollege to join a career network at your school and to access exclusive jobs, announcements and events from top employers, or you can search our database of over 200,000 entry-level jobs, part-time jobs and internships.
How do I find my career network?
Type your school’s name into the search field on AfterCollege’s homepage and click the “Search Schools” button. Once you arrive at the network directory page for your school, you will be able to browse all of the available career networks. When you see the network that you belong to, click on the name of your network.
What if my school or career network does not exist?
If you cannot find either your school or your career network, please let us know at . We will work to have your school or career network added to the AfterCollege platform as quickly as possible. We’re constantly adding new career networks, so chances are we’ll have it up and running before you know it.
Can I join multiple career networks?
Not currently. We are working to add this functionality in the near future, but for now, your best bet is to join the career network that you are currently enrolled in, or most recently graduated from.
How do I apply for a job?
It’s simple. Once you find the job you’re interested in, click the “Apply now” button. In order to complete the application process, you’ll need to complete a short sign up form to become a member of AfterCollege.
It says I need to be a member of a career network to save or apply to a job. Why?
This is happening because you are attempting to save or apply to a job on a career network which you do not currently belong to. Each of our career networks can contain exclusive opportunities that are meant specifically for the members of that network. If you are trying to apply to a job on a career network that you do not belong to, try a platform-wide search for the job in AfterCollege’s database of hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Do recommendations help?
Yes. Recommendations are helpful because they are prominently displayed on your AfterCollege Profile, which accompanies each of your job applications. A good recommendation can help you stand out from other applicants.
Do I need a resume to apply to a job?
No. You don’t need a resume to apply to a job, but it is highly recommended. If you do not have a resume, we strongly encourage you to complete your AfterCollege Profile. As you will see, your AfterCollege Profile is formatted to resemble a resume and can be used as a substitute. When you apply to a job, the employer will receive a copy of your profile. For this reason, it is very important that your profile contains accurate and complete information.
Can I share my profile or connect with other users?
We do not currently allow users to share profiles and to connect with other users. We are working on adding these features, and many others, in the very near future.
How do I remove myself from receiving emails about job opportunities?
To manage your email communication settings, please sign in to your account and visit the “Privacy & Settings” section. You can set your preferences there.