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Use Handshake and the other job search tools below to find part-time jobs, full-time positions, and internships that match your interests. Connect with employers, discover new opportunities, and take the next step toward building your experience and launching your career.

Handshake

ECTC partners with Handshake, the nation’s #1 college-to-career networking platform designed to help students find jobs, internships, and connect with employers. It offers personalized job recommendations, company reviews, virtual career fairs, and tools to help build resumes and prepare for interviews.

Why should you use Handshake?

  • Access to Opportunities: Find internships and entry-level jobs tailored to your skills and interests.
  • Career Support: Get career advice, attend virtual events, and access resources to strengthen your job search.

Are you a current ECTC Student?

Create your free ECTC Handshake account with your KCTCS email address, fill out your profile, and get started!

Additional Job Search Platforms

  • Kentucky Personnel Cabinet Careers: Kentucky’s official state government job site. Search and apply for full-time, part-time, and civil service positions across state agencies.
  • LinkedIn: A professional networking platform to search for jobs, connect with employers, follow companies, and showcase your skills and experience.
  • USA Jobs: The official federal government job site. Explore and apply for positions with U.S. government agencies nationwide.
  • Indeed: Search job sites, newspapers, associations, and company career pages. Upload your resume & let employers find you.
  • Buzzfile: A free business directory to research companies by industry and location. Use it to find employer contact information and identify potential job leads that may not be posted on job boards.
  • Glassdoor: Job listings, salary estimator, interview question search, and company reviews.
  • CareerBuilder: Browse jobs, add your resume, explore careers, and search for advice and job-hunting resources.
  • SimplyHired: Search hundreds of job boards and local jobs.
  • Zip Recruiter: Search for jobs and salaries and read reviews by job seekers.

Strategic Job Search Videos

A collection of 77 videos on interviews, professional image, resumes, and technology.

Job Search Skills Videos (Films on Demand)

Note: KCTCS login is required.