Finding Employment
Do you know what kind of opportunity you’re after? Use these resources to get started!
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help you find opportunities and get you ready for that interview! Set up an appointment with a career advisor to discuss your options.
Our office offers various employment and job search resources that can help students and alumni apply for opportunities.
Working On Campus
For on-campus jobs, click the tab below, and in the Job Search box, make these selections:
Work Location: Dearborn
Full/Part-Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Working Off Campus
Many internship, part-time, and full-time positions are available in Career Connections powered by 12twenty.
Student Employment Q&A
On-campus employment opportunities are a great way to develop your skills and gain useful experience. Positions might be in offices that support students, the library, helping faculty with research or supporting campus buildings and events, just to name a few. These positions are part-time and provide you the opportunity to gain many transferable skills for future internship and employment opportunities.
To apply, visit careers.umich.edu. In the Job Search box, choose: Work Location: Dearborn; Full/Part-Time: Part-Time; Regular/Temporary: Temporary.
Available through FAFSA, federal work-study is a financial aid program for students who have financial need. The student employee is paid as agreed with the employer, but a percentage of the wages are paid through federal funds, with the remainder paid by the student's employer. This benefits the student who earns money to help pay educational expenses as well as the employer who is reimbursed for a portion of the expense. Since this makes it more affordable for an on-campus employer to hire you, this opens up more opportunities for you which you will see when you search for positions at careers.umich.edu.
Work-study can be used for on-campus jobs as well some off-campus employment in non-profit agencies. If you are interested in this type of work, please contact Mai Qazzaz at [email protected] for more information. For more information on eligibility, visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
As an international student you are eligible to work on campus. Visit careers.umich.edu and in the Job Search box, make these selections:
Work Location: Dearborn
Full/Part-Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary.
Note: there may be some positions that require work-study, which is a form of financial aid for students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. Be sure to inform the Office of International Affairs that you have obtained a position on campus!
Depending on how far along you are in your studies, you may consider applying for a co-op or internship. These are often paid opportunities in which you will acquire experience in your specific area of study while also gaining academic credit (note, internships that are not for academic credit are also available).
Each UM-Dearborn college has different requirements, so check out the Internships, Co-ops and Careers page to connect with someone in your college.
To explore off-campus opportunities for internships or full- or part-time employment, visit Career Connections. This job board is full of organizations that are specifically recruiting UM-Dearborn students, and it's updated daily. Check it out!
Internships are excellent opportunities to explore potential careers, make professional connections in your field, and gain relevant work experience to add to your resume. As an intern, you'll develop "soft skills" like communication, team work, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people while becoming more marketable to future employers. In some cases, there is the possibility of transitioning to a full-time permanent position upon completion of your internship.
Of course the exact skills will depend on what and where your position is, but no matter the position, if you reflect on what you're learning and make the most of the opportunity, you'll gain "transferable skills." These are skills that are useful in many environments and situations. Some examples include:
- Development and practice of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Demonstration of personal responsibility and leadership
- Understanding of campus/organizational resources and how/when to use them
- Exposure to and engagement with different environments, cultures, and people
- Acquisition of career knowledge and workplace skills
Join the Talent Gateway for a way to reflect on these experience and earn the (M)Talent distinction on your transcript!
Career Services is here to assist you with exploring your options as well as in helping you prepare through guidance on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and tips on how to put your best foot forward in the application process.
Schedule an appointment with us and we can help!
Career Search Resources
We've gathered resources from around the web to provide information about career paths and planning - check out the sections below!
The Career Services team is glad that you are considering UM-Dearborn, and we recognize that choosing a college isn't easy!
Keeping in mind that it is ok - and completely normal! - to not know exactly what you want to do with your career, we have a few resources that might help you. If you choose to attend UM-Dearborn, you will have even more resources at your disposal.
FocusCareer: This free, online assessment isn't designed to limit you, but rather to provide a base to see where you are in your career planning and how well you understand your interests, values, skills, and possible career choices. As you go through the inventory, we suggest you go with your first thoughts, and don't overanalyze your responses. Remember there are no "right" or "wrong" answers. Login to FocusCareer (access code: goblue)
Career Advising: Prospective students are welcome to schedule an appointment with one of our career advisors who can review your FocusCareer results and/or answer any career-related questions you may have. You can also choose to speak with one of our Career Peers, a current student who can give you advice and an overview of resources that may be helpful with your search.
Prospective students are welcome to schedule an appointment with one of our career advisors who can review your FocusCareer results and/or answer any career-related questions you may have. You can also choose to speak with one of our Career Peers, a current student who can give you advice and an overview of resources that may be helpful with your search. Email [email protected] to set up a time to meet virtually.
The Career Services team wishes you all the best as you begin this next phase in your life!
Learn more about Contractual Agencies, and how to utilize them in the job-search process.
- Adzuna Job Search
- Ann Arbor Spark
- BestJobsUSA
- Best Place to Work
- Career Builder
- Careers in Social Work
- Career Jet
- Career Profiles
- Chegg Career Center
- City Town Info-Career Stories
- City Town Info-Employment
- CollegeGrad
- Crain's Detroit Business
- Detroit at Work
- Discover Data Science
- Diversity Jobs
- Glassdoor
- Growjo
- Help Wanted
- Hoover’s On-Line
- Idealist
- Indeed
- Joblift
- Jobted
- Job Search Page
- Just Jobs
- Lat Pro
- Making the Difference
- Michigan Talent Bank
- Monster
- Occupational Employment Statistics
- Personnel Management
- Remote Work Websites
- SimplyHired
- StartWire
- Street ID
- Talent.com
- The Ladders
- Top 20 Interview Questions & Answers
- Urban Employ
- USA Careers
- Velvet Jobs Company Guide
- Versique
- ZipRecruiter
The Career Services office is eager to help you successfully transition from the Armed Forces to civilian employment. Below are a few key resources; be sure to visit our Veteran's Career Resources page for even more.
In addition to the sites below, we also have a more detailed page for students with disabilities. You can schedule an appointment with the Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) office - please provide a call-back number and the type of appointment you are trying to schedule.
- Ability Links
- Ability Jobs
- ASD Employment Resources and Career Guide
- Bender Consulting Services
- Career One Stop
- College and Graduate School Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Disabled World
- Disability Resource Community
- Disability Network
- Disability Works
- Diversity World Careers
- Employment With a Disability Resource Guide
- Federal Jobs
- GettingHired, Inc.
- Hire Disability Solutions
- Hire Potential
- Insight Into Diversity
- Integrate Autism Employment Advisors
- JobTIPS
- Job Search
- Michigan Works
- Michigan Disability Resources
- Service Source Network
- The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center
- Think Beyond the Label
- United States Department of Labor Disability Resources
- US Business Leadership Network (USBLN)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Disability Employment
- USA Jobs, an official website of the United States Government
- VelvetJobs
A person's sexual orientation and gender identity can have an impact on a number of factors related to career planning, including which career fields are most appealing, how you identify a positive work environment as well as organizational culture, and how you navigate the job search.
- Federal Globe (Federal LGBTQ Employees)
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
- HRC's Corporate Equality Index
- HRC's Transgender Resources
- LGBTQ Students Guide to Getting Hired
- Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
- LGBTQIA Social Work
- Out Professionals, an LGBTQ Networking Site-Start OUT
- Pro-Gay Jobs
- Transgender Employment Links
- Workplace Opportunity
- Zippia
Professional Associations
Websites by Career Field
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Discover Early Childhood Education
- Education Degree Zone
- Enriched Jobs
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Jobs
- K-12 JobSpot
- Peterson’s Education Center
Student Teachers: be sure to check your AAEE guide for more information about choosing a school district, etc. Contact [email protected] if you are having trouble accessing yours.
- American Indian Science & Engineering Society
- Automation Alley
- Coding Jobs
- Cyber Security Careers & Certificates
- Cybersecurity Guide
- Dice
- HireRoad
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
- IEEE Computer Society Job Board
- Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- National Action Council / Minorities in Engineering
- Society of Women Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- Women in Technology International
- Energy Information Administration
- Federal Job Website for Students
- Government Job Information
- Michigan Talent Bank
- State of Michigan Civil Service
- State of Michigan Job Opportunities
- US Department of the State Job Opportunities
- US Government
- USA Jobs (a department of the US Government)
- Wayne County, MI Job Postings
- Astho, public health jobs portal
- The American Counseling
- American Chemical Society
- Bio Careers, The Career Hub for Postgraduate Life Scientists
- DrugRehab.com
- How to begin a career in Behavioral Health Care
- How to Prepare for a Career as a Chiropractor
- Medzilla
Mardigian Library Career Resources
The Library has friendly librarians who can help you figure out which resources are the best ones to find career-related information, and they provide several databases that are available to UM-Dearborn students.
The Mardigian Library has dedicated subject specialists who can answer questions and help you find the resources you're looking for - and even some you didn't even know you wanted! For anything career-related, contact Chris Spilker at [email protected] (313-593-5914) or click on "Ask the Mardigian" on the library's homepage.
The Library staff can help you navigate print and electronic resources, including
- Print and e-books on career choices and career advice
- Career databases that give career information such as salaries, outlook, and degrees needed
- Practice tests for careers that require an exam
- Market research databases that provide information on the state of an industry—is it growing, stagnant, or decreasing?
- Company databases that help you get ready for that big interview!
To find an updated list of career related books and ebooks available at the Mardigian Library, please check out this Career Resource Guide!
Begin at the library’s homepage and follow the instructions below:
| To find: | Do This: | Example: |
|---|---|---|
| Print and e-books |
| "jobs for language majors" |
| Career databases |
| Click on the “Healthcare” link in the left navigation bar, for example, to find job duties, required education and training, pay, and outlook for this occupation. |
| Career databases, cont. |
| Click on the “Career Guide” link that matches the scope of your job interest: Country, Global City, or U.S. City. For example, I would click on “U.S. City Career Guides” then “New York” to find top companies, employment and industry trends, cost of living, job openings, and more in that city. |
| Practice tests |
| You will need to create an account within this resource to take practice tests. Careers such as legal, nursing, allied health, civil service, law enforcement, military, and teaching are represented here. For example, I would click on “Health Occupations Practice Entrance Test” to access and take practice tests (50 questions each) on biology, chemistry, general science, math ability, reading comprehension, and verbal ability. |
| Market research databases |
| Type the name of the industry in the search box. For example, the search phrase “web design” leads me to a report on “Web Design Services”. I learn that employment growth is declining and the number of new businesses has leveled off. You can search over 500 industries worldwide. |
| Market research databases, cont. |
| Find leading companies and market overview for over 3,000 industries. For example, if I type the search phrase “fashion design’ and narrow my search to North America, I uncover the “United States-Apparel Retail” report. |
| Company databases |
| Are you heading into an interview and would like to know more about the interviewing company so you can really shine? For example, if you have an interview with DTE Energy, use the company name as a search term and find out all locations in Michigan, information on when the company was started, what awards the company has just received, or other recent news. |
| Company databases, cont. |
| Type your company name in the search box to locate a company profile that covers sales, number of employees, history of the company, brands, and key executives. For example, I found a company profile on Shinola. |
To find an updated list of career related books and ebooks available at the Mardigian Library, please check out this Career Resource Guide!