Best Practices
Update your profile regularly.
The effectiveness of AU CareerWeb depends on the accuracy of information that you provide. Enter your contact information and ensure that your primary e-mail address is included. Manage your privacy settings and take advantage of two valuable resources: targeted e-mails from the Career Center alerting you to relevant opportunities and events and inclusion in resume books generated for employers who seek candidates with your qualifications. Maintain up-to-date academic information, especially your degree level, major or concentration and year in school, so that you can easily apply for positions for which you qualify through the system. You may also reset your password and track your activities and employment outcomes.
Optimize your search strategies.
More than 1,000 jobs and internships are active at any given time. To find the most appropriate opportunities for you, initially search by “Position Type” and “Job Function” because employers are required to complete these fields. Employers must also designate location and salary range, which you can include in an advanced search. To narrow your results, search according to your major or concentration or for positions for which you qualify based on your profile.
Create search agents.
Configure multiple search agents that trigger automatic e-mail announcements when new positions that match your search criteria are posted to AU CareerWeb. Build search agents in the “Advanced Search” tab within “jobs and internships” and set the frequency of your e-mail alerts in the “Search Agents” tab.
Upload your resume and cover letter.
Several employers allow students to apply for positions directly through AU CareerWeb. Take advantage of this convenience by uploading your resume and other application materials through the “documents” tab. Label your document so as to distinguish it from others and keep in mind that your label is visible to employers.
Register for events on campus.
Quickly and easily RSVP for on-campus events, including fall and spring Job and Internship Fairs, networking receptions, and employer information sessions. Prepare for the events by reviewing critical details and lists of participating employers.
Research employers. Before applying to an organization or speaking with employers at on-campus events, review organizations’ profiles in the “employers” tab and even search for employers who offer value-added internships.
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
If you are a current AU student, your free account is active. To log in, enter your AU e-mail address and the temporary password sent via e-mail from the Career Center. If you changed your e-mail address or password in your AU CareerWeb profile, use the updated information to log in.
If you cannot remember your login information, click on the “Forgot Password” button to reset your password or contact the Career Center for additional assistance.
If you are an AU alum who graduated since 2004, continue using your active account. To reset your login information, click on the “Forgot Password” button. If you graduated before August 2004, register for a free alumni account today.
