Resources for Job Seekers
Our resources for job seekers cover a variety of professional topics that we hope will offer guidance, tips, and examples for you.
You are always welcome to schedule an appointment with us or a Student Career Advisor on Handshake to discuss the specifics or to review anything you have questions on.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Resources for Diverse Job Seekers
Know Your Worker Rights
As you look ahead to future opportunities post-Whitman, we want to encourage you to know your rights as they pertain to being a worker in the United States. Part of being an empowered adult is knowing your rights and protections.
The following resources are a good place to start for learning about your rights under Washington State and federal laws. However, these are only resources for the purpose of education. This page should not be considered legal advice. If you have any questions about the law or a specific situation, please consult an attorney.
The Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees (The Balance Careers)
Video: Know Your Rights (Disability Rights Oregon)
Industry-Specific Job Boards
American Association of Independent Music
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Educational Theater Association
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
Association of Nonprofits Accounting and Finance Professionals
National Director of Registered Tax Return Preparers & Professionals
American Counseling Association
American College Counseling Association
Association of Independent School Admission Professionals
Association for Graduate Enrollment Management
Clinical Social Work Association
Higher education Recruitment Consortium
Inclusive Mental Health Job Board
Mathematical Association of America
National Association of Social Workers
National Science Teaching Association
Washington Association of Agricultural Educators
American Association of Political Consultants
Government Relations Association
National Legal Aid and Defender Association
Organizers for America (Political campaign and union jobs)
ReproJobs (Reproductive Rights)
State of California Job Opportunities (CalCareers)
State of Idaho Job Opportunities
State of Oregon Job Opportunities
State of Washington Job Opportunities
USA Jobs (federal jobs)
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Association for Computing Machinery
International Game Developers Association
American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
American Association of Bioanalists
Association of Biosafety and Biodiversity
Association of Laboratory Managers
Geology Society of America Job Board
National Laboratory Jobs (US Department of Energy)