Resources for Special Interests and Audiences

Resources for Special Interests & Audiences

Co-ops, Internships, & other Field-Related Experience for Current Students

The Wright Search

The Wright Search is an online database and referral system enrolling students who have met the eligibility requirements for co-op and internship and who are actively seeking work.

Employers visit The Wright Search to review résumés, post jobs, arrange on-campus interviews, and register for events.

In The Wright Search, you can:

view job postings
keep your résumé up-to-date so employers review the most recent version
register for events where you will meet employers
sign up for on-campus interviews

State-located & Federal Opportunities

The Internship Series On Line

Review listings at this comprehensive source for internships and summer job information.

Select the link, and on the "Internships-USA" page select "The Internship Series on line."

Wright State University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) encourages and supports student involvment in research on and off campus. In addition to finding names of faculty who welcome student volunteers and student workers in their on-campus labs, you will find a list of summer internship research programs on the UROP website.

Visit the UROP website

Special Programs with a Liaison in Career Services

For more information about special programs applications, call (937) 775-2556 or email career_services@wright.edu

Other Special Programs

It would not be possible to maintain a complete, up to the minute list of special internship and co-op programs. There are many outstanding opportunities available. In an advising appointment, your Career Services adviser can advise you how to locate a program suited to your particular interests, skills, and educational level.

Start looking and apply early. Some application deadlines are nine months before the program starts!

Attend Recruiting Days and Special Events

Attend one of our targeted Recruiting Days. Each event brings together employers and candidates who share interest in a particular field or type of business. Employers come to Recruiting Days to recruit for co-op, internship, and career positions.

Employers sometimes arrange for special events to connect with students.

Visit our Events Calendar ›

Interview on Campus

In our On-Campus Interviewing Program, students who meet the employer-specified qualifications may sign up for convenient, on-campus interviews using their account in The Wright Search. Employers receive résumés electronically prior to the interview. Students meet with employers at our on-campus interviewing facility during business hours.

Participate in On-Campus Interviewing via The Wright Search ›

Information Sessions and Tables

Employers may also host an information session or an information table to share information and collect student contact information or résumés.

Find Info Sessions and Tables in The Wright Search ›

Personal and Professional Networks

Students may find positions through their personal and professional network that matches the description of a co-op or internship. Students may register for co-op or internship for these qualifying positions.

For legal and ethical reasons, if the position in question is not defined by the employer as a co-op or internship position, the student should inform the employer of the intent to register for co-op or internship. Career Services confirms the student’s registration with the employer.

Enroll in The Wright Search for Co-op and Internship Records ›

Other Job Search Resources

Review resources in our Job Search Section. Lists of resourches by major, location, and special interest. Tips, videos, and podcasts to improve your job search skills, including interviewing and negotiating.

Career Services Job Search Tips

If you have questions about co-op or internship

If you have questions about referral methods or any aspect of co-op and internship, or want to schedule an individual advising appointment, call (937) 775-2556 or email career_services@wright.edu

Federal Government Employment

USA Jobs »
The Federal employment web site maintained by the Office of Personnel Management. Includes job listings, résumé builder, online application and more.
Federal Employment Fact Sheets: Qualification Requirements for Federal Jobs »
On USA Jobs website, a brief overview of job requirements, with links to special infromation for veterans, students and recent graduates, senior executives, and individuals with disabilities.
Salaries and Wages for Federal Employment »
On the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, links to a variety of salary tables and related information.
Wright Patterson Air Force Base via USA Jobs »
Search for Wright Patterson Air Force Base through the U.S. Government's official job site.
The Washington Center For Internships and Academic Seminars »
Independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization providing internship opportunities domestically and abroad for highly qualified students. Internships in Washington, D.C., include federal government agencies as well as non-governmental agencies, with work relevant to student's stated interests. Wright State University students have participated in internships at The Washington Center (TWC) since 1998.
Peace Corps »
Federal government agency founded to serve the cause of peace through volunteers living and working in developing contries. Two year commitments in rural and urban placements around the world.
Americorps »
Domestic service program accepting adults to work with local and national nonprofit groups to address critical needs in American communities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness »
On the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) website. Describes forgiveness plan for eligible student loans, for employees in public service jobs.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management »
Browse by audience option on home page, including job seekers. Veterans' information, salaries and wages, federal employee leadership training, holiday schedule and other benefits.
Making The Difference (Call to Serve initiative) »
A joint initiative between Partnership for Public Service and U.S. Office of Personnel Management, dedicated to helping students learn more about careers in the federal government. Front page links to federal jobs, federal internships, student opportunities.
Partnership for Public Service »
Nonprofit, nonpartisan group promoting civil service and innovation among government agencies. Find Best Places to Work rankings. For current federal employees in some agencies and departments, offers special training and advancement programs. A variety other information resources.
Careers at U.S. Department of State »
Careers link on webiste homepage. Multiple employment programs, including student opportunities. Domestic and foreign options for careers. Candidates must plan to apply well in advance.
Becoming a Foreign Service Officer »
State Department website detailing selection process and providing link to register for the Foreign Service Officer Test.

Work Abroad

AISEC »
Non-profit, student-run organization that assists in placing students in internships in over 110 countries.
Anywork, Anywhere »
Contains searchable database of job opportunities around the world.
Eurograduate Live »
Contains searchable database of potential European employers.
GoAbroad.com »
Find opportunities abroad for study, volunteering, interning, degree, language schools, TEFL certification, eco adventures, teaching, accomodations, U.S. university programs, and job postings.
i-to- i: Teach English Abroad »
Information on TEFL jobs and internships, as well as information on how to become TEFL certified.
MyCareer.Com - Australia »
Database of job opportunities in Australia and other countries.
Peace Corps »
Volunteer opporutnities in 76 countries in education, youth and community development, health, business and information and communications technology, agriculture, and environment.
The Washington Center »
Offers opportunities for student internships in England and Australia.

Resources for People of Color

Use The Wright Search Résumé, Job Posting, Networking, and Interview Database
IMDiversity.com »
Job and résumé postings, articles, employer profiles, salary calculator.
IMDiversity.com »
Articles, events, products, with membership option for additional benefits.
Inroads »
Non-profit organizaiton with mission to develop and place talented minority you in business and industry.
National Employment Minority Network »
Assists schools and organizations in identifying and recrutiing minority students and professionals.
The Washington Center »
Non-profit center for internships and academic seminars, some work abroad opportunities, many diversity initiatives and scholarships.

Women's Issues

Use The Wright Search Résumé, Job Posting, Networking, and Interview Database
Advancing Women: Diversity Career Site »
Job posting and job seeker website.
WAGE Project »
Educating women about the gender wage gap and how to eliminate it.

GLBTQ Job Search Resources

Carleen Beckermann, Lisa Duke, Barbara Halabi, Stephanie Spencer, and Debra Wilburn in Career Services have completed training through the Wright State University Safe Space Program.

Out For Work Resource Library

Diversity change organization Out For Work has awarded Career Services a Gold Certificate through their Career Center Certification Program, designed to enhance gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer specific resources in academic career centers across the United States.

As a result of the certification, Career Services can provide access to the Out For Work Resource Library, a one stop resource for GLBTQ career-related information.

To access the GLBTQ Career Resource Library, use:
username: outforwork
password: cccp2013

Access the Out For Work Resource Library »

Advocacy

Activities and Networking

Job Search Sites

Use GLBTQ Keyword Searches

Job Search Perspectives

Reading Material

Links by Geographic Area

Sampling of Corporate GLBTQ Groups

Resources for People with Disabilities

National Business and Disability Council »
Provides services to corporations for successfully integrating people with disabilities into the workplace and marketplace; provides job postings.
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) »
Association of colleges, univeristies, employers with mission to improve the national employment rate of college students and recent grads with disabilities.
Wright Choice »
Non-profit organization serving educational institutions, business, and no-profit communities by sourcing and developing under-represented talent.

Resources and Information from the Federal Government

Resources for Service Members & Veterans

For All Stages of Service

Access Specific Service Information

For Current and Prospective Service Members

Transitioning to Civilian Workforce

For Veterans

Start a Business & Protect Intellectual Property

Get It Going

Ideas = $$: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Networking and Other Step-Ahead Resources

Area Organizations for Independent Artists

Artist, Writer, Musician Resources

Technology Development

Webinars, PodCasts and Other Presentations

Thought-Provoking Places to Visit

Update Workforce Skills

Take Skill-Building Courses & Online Practice Tests

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