2008 Woodie Awards
The Senior Column
Stephanie Hanisak
Issue date: 11/13/06 Section: Life & Times
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It is never too early to start the job searching process. One great resource available to Rollins students is the Office of Career Services subscription to MonsterTRAK. MonsterTRAK is the college division of monster.com that allows students and alumni to search for open jobs, post resumes, apply for specific jobs posted for Rollins students, and learn valuable information about the process of job searching.
MonsterTRAK can be accessed through the Office of Career Services website from the Rollins homepage. Students must register with the website before taking advantage of its many features. First time MonsterTRAK users will need to know the password, which takes only a quick phone call or visit to career services get the password. The Career Services phone number is (407) 646-2195.
After logging into the website, students create a user profile that consists of contact information, educational information, employment preferences, demographic information, and employment data. Members can reveal as little or as much about themselves in their profile as they want. It is important for students who might already be MonsterTRAK members to update their profiles on a regular basis.
The main menu page illustrates four important features of MonsterTRAK. By clicking on the Jobs tab, members are directed to a search page that allows them to search for specific types of jobs. There are many different categories of jobs available, from sales and marketing to government positions. Members can search for full time jobs, part time jobs, internships, fellowships, summer jobs, and volunteer work. Jobs can be narrowed down even further by searching for a specific location and including key words.
Another important feature of MonsterTRAK is the ability to upload personal documents. Members can upload up to ten different resumes, as well as their cover letter, transcript, writing sample, and application. Potential employers can browse resumes and contact members that interest them.
MonsterTRAK can be accessed through the Office of Career Services website from the Rollins homepage. Students must register with the website before taking advantage of its many features. First time MonsterTRAK users will need to know the password, which takes only a quick phone call or visit to career services get the password. The Career Services phone number is (407) 646-2195.
After logging into the website, students create a user profile that consists of contact information, educational information, employment preferences, demographic information, and employment data. Members can reveal as little or as much about themselves in their profile as they want. It is important for students who might already be MonsterTRAK members to update their profiles on a regular basis.
The main menu page illustrates four important features of MonsterTRAK. By clicking on the Jobs tab, members are directed to a search page that allows them to search for specific types of jobs. There are many different categories of jobs available, from sales and marketing to government positions. Members can search for full time jobs, part time jobs, internships, fellowships, summer jobs, and volunteer work. Jobs can be narrowed down even further by searching for a specific location and including key words.
Another important feature of MonsterTRAK is the ability to upload personal documents. Members can upload up to ten different resumes, as well as their cover letter, transcript, writing sample, and application. Potential employers can browse resumes and contact members that interest them.
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