Career Development Job Search Resources

1. Job Board Links

 Search jobs posted by IHP Career Development. Additional links below:

• All Programs
• Nursing
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies

All Programs

• Indeed.com (*TIP: Use “advanced search” and “with these words in the title” filter. You can search on multiple variations of title phrases by separating each with “or.” For terms that are two words or more, use quotations to glue it together. For example: RN or "registered nurse" or "new nurse" or "new grad nurse" or "nurse residency" or “entry-level nurse” or   "clinical nurse I")
• Craigslist Boston (*TIP: On this site, click the “search title only” check box)
• TweetMyJobs (*TIP: Just pick a “job type” and “location”, and click “follow.”)
• HealthcareSourceJobs
• Massachusetts Hospitals Jobs Board
• USAjobs.gov
• AllHospitalJobs
• IHP Jobs on LinkedIn
• IHP Jobs on Facebook
• MGH IHP “Jobs and Internships” on Facebook

Nursing

• New Grad-Friendly Nursing Jobs
• Clinical Advisor Jobs Page
• Nursing Honor Society Jobs
• Versant Nurse Residency Programs
• Nurse Residency Look-Up
• Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs
• Massachusetts American Nurses Association
• Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
• TeamHealth for NP/PA
• Advanced Practice Jobs
• Nursing Employers by State
• AllNurses
• DiversityNursing
• NurseRecruiter
• University of Penn’s directory of Nurse Residency programs by state
• Repay Loans (Nursing): Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Repay Loans (Nursing): National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment program
• Repay Loans (Nursing): Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program for Health Professionals
• Repay Loans (Nursing): HRSA.gov
• Repay Loans (Nursing): Indian Health Service

Communication Sciences and Disorders

• American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
• Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association job board
• SchoolSpring
• JobsSLP.com
• SpeechLanguagePathologist.org
• SLPJobs
• EBS Health

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

• American Physical Therapy Association
• PTJobs.com
• PhysicalTherapist.com
• PT Private Practice Directory
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• MyVisaJobs (international students)

Physician Assistant Studies

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA)
• PA Exchange
• PAJobSite
• PracticeLink
• PABoard

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2. Useful Websites, Tools, and Articles

• Job Application Tracker Spreadsheet
• 6 Steps to Maximize Your School's Career Center
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Registered Nurse
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Nurse Practitioner
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Physical Therapist
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Speech-Language Pathologists
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Occupational Therapist
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: Physician Assistant
• 10 Hacks for using Indeed.com effectively
• Glassdoor – Company research: salary, interview questions, employee reviews
• Better Business Bureau – research companies and recruiters
• U.S. News and World report hospital rankings
• Meet Ups for Networking
• O*Net Resource Center – good for researching job descriptions
• www.linkedin.com
• IHP Student Groups on Facebook – must have a mghihp.edu email address
• Ten tips for the perfect LinkedIn profile (article)
• 17 Must-Have's for your LinkedIn profile

3. Job Search/Networking Resources

• Job Search Guide for Nursing Students
• Nursing Job Search Strategy Advice (article)
• Job Search Guide for SLP Students
• I am A Nurse Practitioner, For Gosh Sakes! Hire Me…Please! (article)
• 8 Things Every Nurse Ought to Know About Online Nursing Applications (article)
• 3 Questions to ask yourself before launching a job search (article)
• 10 Tips For Your Nursing Job Search (article)
• How to leverage your alumni network in your job search (article)
• Ten ways to nurture your network (article)
• The Best Interview follow up checklist (article)
• SLP Grad Seeking CF, Article
• What to do first – CF Job Search Article
• Using Facebook to Network (article)
• LinkedIn Tool for Networking
• Facebook Tool for Networking
• IHP Student and Alumni Network on LinkedIn
• IHP’s Webinar on Networking Effectively
• Ten ways to take control of your job search (article)
• How to get past job search gatekeeper (article)
• Quintessential Careers - comprehensive job search tips

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4. Resume and Cover Letter Resources

• Resume Tips from Allnurses.com
• Resume-Job description comparison tool
• The "T" Cover Letter Strategy
• References Template
• Cover Letter Template
• How to Write an Exceptional New-Grad Nursing Resume
• How to Write the Best Nursing Cover Letter
• How to Write an Effective Summary Statement
• Nursing Skills Checklist for Clinical/Job Descriptions
• How to write a resume - comprehensive article from Simmons

5. Interviewing Resources

• Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
• Last Minute Interview Preparation Guide
• MGH IHP Video Interview Simulation (free registration for students and alumni)
• You Are the Message (book recommendation)
• 15 rules for negotiating a job offer (article)
• TED Talk on Interview Nervousness
• Presentation Matters the most! (article)

6. Frequently Asked Student Questions (Answers are linked to blog posts)

1. Any tips for filling out online applications?  I never seem to get a response.
2. What are some ways I can research a company/hiring manager to prepare for my interview?
3. Do you have any résumé formatting tips for online applications?
4. What should I say when I'm asked by an employer about my "salary requirements?"
5. Any advise on requesting letters of recommendation from my current placement supervisor?

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