Frequently Asked Questions
Jobseekers
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.
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.