Handshake is Mount Aloysius College's primary job & internship board. Click here to begin searching for available positions.
Is this your first time accessing your Handshake account? Check out our step by step activation instructions here.
Handshake Checklist
Looking for a job or internship? View this article about how to get the most out of your internship/job search in Handshake.
RAIN is a new job application management platform designed to guide and maximize your job and internship search.
Sign up for a free account using your @student.mtaloy.edu email address.
What the Career Development team really likes about RAIN:
It features a structured system to keep your applications, relevant contacts, and to-do items organized
It provides timely reminders for outreach and next steps
It educates users by providing tips and guidance on things like how to write effective introduction messages and personalized thank you emails.
LinkedIn is another great place to search for jobs and internships. Check out the documents below for tips on how to maximize your profile and improve your job search.
Get in the door with paid micro-internships designed so you can explore career opportunities, demonstrate skills, and build relationships — all on your schedule.
This YouTube video, New Grad Job Search Advice, gives tips for new grads starting their job search.
View a corporate scorecard of worker advancement in the United States. Identify top-performing companies in categories such as best workplaces to start from, best work places for stability, and best workplaces to advance from within.
Arts Jobs
Explore career opportunities and job openings in the arts.
BuzzFile
Explore companies by major in the Altoona/Johnstown areas, across Pennsylvania, or nationwide. Create a free account and start exploring.
Commonwealth of PA Jobs (Civil Service and Non-Civil Service)
Search for state jobs in Pennsylvania by career path for those with an associate, bachelor or master's degree.
Education - Career Gateway - Pennsylvania School Board Association
Free online job board for those interested in education-related careers in Pennsylvania.
EDUMED - Guide to Summer Research & Internship Opportunities
Explore STEM and healthcare research and internship programs for undergraduate students.
Federal Internship & Jobs Resource Guide
Start here for tips, resources, & links related to finding federal opportunities!
The GoGovernment Federal Intership Finder will simplify your search for federal opportunities.
Find active federal internship postings on USAJOBS.
Visit this page from the Office of Personnel Management to learn about the process for hiring in federal govt, veterans preference, etc.
G.I. Jobs
A great job search resource for veterans and those in the military.
Guide to Tech Internships
Information about how and where to find Tech Internships.
Idealist
Search for jobs and internships in the non-profit sector.
Indeed
A national database recommended for job search in any field.
Intelligence Community Careers
Learn about careers with agencies in the Intelligence Community (i.e. branches of Federal Govt, CIA, FBI, DEA, NSA, Dept. of Homeland Security, and more)
PA CareerLink
Job search database for positions in Pennsylvania. Create a free account to apply for jobs, and take advantage of CareerLink's resources! Visit the "Career Services" tab for interview training, a veterans job matcher, and many more career tools!
Ripple Match
Kickstart your job or internship search. It shouldn’t be this hard to find a job you love. Save time and get more interviews by going through our free, five-minute sign up. Once you sign up, we’ll get to work introducing you directly to recruiters at companies you want to work for.
Simply Hired
A national database recommended for job search in any field.
Top 50 Employers by County - PA
An excellent resources for discovering the top 50 employers by county in Pennsylvania.
USA Jobs.gov
Job search site for federal employment.
Vivian Health
Marketplace for healthcare hiring. Create a free account and begin searching for permanent, per-diem, and travel jobs in healthcare.
Job search site for startups.
ZipRecruiter
"ZipRecruiter is a leading online employing marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android."
Interested in working or interning locally? Visit these Chamber of Commerce websites for a full directory of local businesses. From there, you can view company websites, get contact information, and see if they have any job openings posted.
Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
Blair County Chamber of Commerce
Job Seekers with Disabilities Resources
Career One Stop provides links to a variety of resources to assist job seekers with disabilities. Find job boards, articles, and more.
Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
This organization assists individuals with disabilities to find full-time, competitive employment opportunities. Check out their job board for current openings.
All Abilities Jobs
The first and largest employment website for individuals with disABILITIES. This site has job postings as well as information about the annual ABILITIY job fair.
How to Apply for Jobs if you have Dyslexia
Tips for job seekers with dyslexia
Pennsylvanians with disabilities and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) will discuss barriers to unemployment and how to achieve career success.
Business Internship - Google Form
This form has been created for Business-related majors who need assistance with finding an internship. Please fill it out & the Internship Coordinator will follow up.
If you're in another major and need assistance with finding an internship, please contact your department's internship coordinator or email Christine Strugala (Career Development Coordinator) at cstrugala@mtaloy.edu.
Salary Calculator - ZipRecruiter
Use ZipRecruiter's salary database to explore salaries by industry and location.
Explore salaries by location & job title.
6 Tips for Salary Negotiation
This YouTube video provides six detailed tips for preparing to negotiate salary.
AAUW Work Smart & Start Smart: Salary Negotiation
Complete this free online course to learn how to conduct salary research and negotiate your salary and benefits
Linked below is Career Development's tips for negotiating salary during the hiring process.
There are two types of on-campus employment available to students: Federal Work Study and Budget Student Work.
If you have been approved for Federal Work Study (noted in your Financial Aid Package), you can view available opportunities here.
If you have any questions about FWS or your eligibility for the program, contact Linda Cannon, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, at lcannon@mtaloy.edu or (814) 886-6341.
Budget positions are available to any student currently enrolled in classes at the Mount. Unfortunately, positions are limited and fill quickly. If you're interested in learning about available budget positions, please contact careerdevelopment@mtaloy.edu.
MAC Job Opportunity / Company Verification Disclaimer: Career Development and related offices make no guarantee about positions listed and are not responsible for the content of information within these posts nor for the conduct of any person or organization creating these posts... It is the responsibility of each individual student to research the organization(s) to which they are applying and verify the information pertaining to the job posting. Please see below for full disclaimer.