Online Resources

Online resources can be useful tools in the job search. Take advantage of the Owen-related networking links, job boards, and other resources listed below.

Networking

Owen and Vanderbilt Networking Links

• Owen Alumni – How to Get Involved
• Owen Reunion
• Owen LinkedIn Find Alumni – Find Owen alumni by location, company, and function.
• Owen LinkedIn Group
• MMark Alumni LinkedIn Group
• Vanderbilt Alumni LinkedIn Group
• Vanderbilt University Alumni LinkedIn Group

Other Networking Sources

• Work and Professional Contacts
• Friends
• Community
• Professional and Industry Associations, Classes and Workshops
• Strangers (wear your Owen shirt or ball cap – great conversation starters) – Check out Owen Gear

Job Postings

CareerShift
Use this job board aggregator and job search management tool to find opportunities, identify networking contacts (and their email addresses), research companies and manage your job search.

First, create a 24-hour trial account. If you find the service of value and would like to take advantage of your free Owen account, email Alumni Career Management.

Link to CareerShift  Scroll down to click on Try CareerShift for Free

Other Job Listing Sources to Consider

• Industry/professional/trade organizations and publications
• Your city’s chamber of commerce

Additional Online Resources

Add to Your Skill Set

• LinkedIn Learning
• The Muse’s 14 Best Sites for Taking Online Classes
• Lifehack’s  23 Killer Sites for Free Online Education Anyone Can Use
• Google’s Online Certificate Programs to Help You Land an In-Demand Tech Job
• Firsthand’s 6 Online Courses That Will Boost Your Career

Companies that May Offer Contract or Freelance Opportunities

• TalMix – This site says, “Join our network to pitch your talent to innovative companies worldwide. Work on the most exciting projects, unlock new streams of business and take control of your career.”
• SpareHire – Apply to become a SpareHire freelance professional. “To be eligible, you must have 2+ years of work experience at a leading firm in one of the following (or related) fields: Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Investment Management (e.g. private equity/hedge fund)’ Marketing, Venture Capital/ Entrepreneurship or Corporate Development.
• Business Talent Group – BTG “provides top independent talent – consultants and executives who are experts in their fields – to global companies, private equity firms and major non-profits for project based work.”
• Aquent – Aquent originated the concept of specialized temporary staffing for high-end creatives and web experts.
• RGP -RGP provides contract consulting and business initiative support services to its global client base in the areas of accounting; finance; corporate governance, risk and compliance management; corporate advisory, strategic communications and restructuring; information management; human capital; supply chain management; healthcare solutions; and legal and regulatory services.
• Freelancer – Bid on posted projects in the technical, professional, language translation, and creative fields.
• WorkMarket, an ADP company – As you complete assignments and accumulate experience, your profile will be displayed more prominently to prospective client partners.
• Flexjobs – Find remote work-from-home and flexible jobs in over 50 career fields.

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