Career Services Tools and Resources - Milton Hershey School Alumni

As a Milton Hershey School alum, you have access to career support services. Use these resources to start—or restart—your career.

Career Search

Links to major job boards are listed below. Contact the Career Services Office if you are seeking industry specific job boards for further resources.

Major Job Boards

Indeed pulls job information from employer job boards as well as allows for paid job postings to Indeed.com. Indeed owns many other career websites including SimplyHired.com.

Search Indeed

Google is an online search engine that can assist with job searches.

Search Google Careers

Flex Jobs is an online platform that assists job seekers in findinf professional remote and flexible jobs.

Search Flex Jobs

CareerBuilder is a popular website for job searches. Employers post a wide variety of positions on CareerBuilder for job seekers to directly apply. Job seekers can upload their current resume which will be accessible to recruiters and companies that source candidates via resume databases.

Search Career Builder

GlassDoor is a social media-based website where employees can provide reviews about the company and culture, information about the work culture, and salary.

Search Glassdoor

Monster hosts a variety of job postings. Many positions featured on the website are entry level positions or jobs that do not require a formal college education. Similar to other large job boards, Monster features positions for job seekers to directly apply via Monster or they will redirect the job seeker to apply on the employer’s home website.

Search Monster

ZipRecruiter is designed for companies to post jobs and quickly locate potential candidates. Staffing agencies are very active in the ZipRecruiter resume database and use it to source candidates and contact them about open positions that the candidate has not applied to but may be interested in considering.

Search Zip Recruiter

Government Job Opportunities and Veteran Resources

Civil Service and non-Civil Service jobs are posted here for job seekers who would like to explore opportunities working for Pennsylvania government offices.

Search Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania employers can post their jobs to the CareerLink job board for job seekers, job coaches, and unemployment offices to share with the job seeking clients they work with.

Search Pennsylvania CareerLink

USA Jobs is a job board for career opportunities within the Federal government.

Search USA Jobs

Hiring Our Heros is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation job initiative helps veterans find employment after their military service.

Search Hiring Our Heroes

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers careers information for veterans seeking employment with the VA (VAForVets), VA Medical (VACareers), or Federal Government (FedsHireVets).

Search Veterans Affairs Careers

Explore Career and Locate Training

This job information website is hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor. It includes a comprehensive list of training and educational resources, career exploration articles, and job seeker websites.

Search CareerOneStop

Build Your Resume and Cover Letter

Update your resume and cover letter frequently, especially as your roles and responsibilities change. Be sure to add new experiences and skills you have acquired. Tailor each cover letter to the specific job you are applying for to ensure a strong first impression.

Resume Resources For College Students

See Cover Letter Samples (PDF)

See Internship Cover Letter Samples (PDF)

Resume Samples for college students:

If you’re a current college student or college alumni, take advantage of your college’s career services office resources in addition to resources at Milton Hershey School.

Indeed: College Student Resume

The Balance Careers: College Student Resume

Resume Resources for Experienced Professionals

If you are an experienced professional consider these resources:

TED: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You Noticed

LinkedIn Learning Blog: How to Write a Resume

Indeed: 10 Resume Writing Tips

The Muse: 45 Quick Changes that Help Your Resume Get noticed

Creating Your Resume

Looking for help beginning to create your resume?

Prepare for an Interview

An interviewer will review a list of questions that may arise during an interview or during a scheduled phone meeting. The interviewer will practice the questions to you. Afterwards, you will be presented with feedback on ways to improve your interview skills. You can expect to spend 30 minutes practicing for your interview.

Career One Stop: Review Interview Tips

Commonly asked interview questions:

125 Common Interview Questions and Answers (With Tips): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/top-interview-questions-and-answers

100 Common Interview Questions (Includes Behavioral Interview Questions): https://collegegrad.com/tough-interview-questions

Phone interviewing:

15 Phone Interview Questions (With Example Answers): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/phone-interview-questions-and-answers

Top 20 Phone Interview Questions and Answers: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/phone-interview-questions-and-answers-2061217

Video Interviewing:

Video Interview Guide: Tips for a Successful Interview: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide

A Video with Video Interview Tips: What to Wear, How to Prepare, and Example Questions from Indeed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4yANR_GoOk

5 Ways to Ace the Video Interview: https://topresume.com/career-advice/ace-the-video-conference-interview

Employment Related Blogs and Websites:

LinkedIn Learning Blog: https://www.linkedin.com/business/learning/blog

Connect with Your Career Services Support Specialist

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Schedule an Appointment or Workshop

Connect On LinkedIn

MHS Career Support Specialist Jenifer Benson, is available to provide career support on LinkedIn.

Connect to share information about your career with MHS or to share job opportunities with your employer.

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