Health and Kinesiology Job Search
Use the Internet to get a head start on your job search. Health
related job search sites, as well as general job search sites and
search firms are outlined below.
Other Job and Internship Search Sites
www.blufishjobs.com (HK jobs and internships)
www.nifs.org (HK jobs and internships)
http://www.who.int/employment/en/ (world health organization jobs & internships)
Public Health Internships
US Olympic Committee Internships
Purdue's London Internship Program
Sydney Internship Program
Health Related Job Sites
- Purdue Health and Kinesiology Employment
Activities — Current job
postings that have been made available to the Purdue Health
and Kinesiology department.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
— www.nsca-lift.org.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is a nationally
recognized certification agency. Their website has many valuable
resources, including online journals, position statements, and
guidelines and standards. For those entering the job market, NSCA
posts job opportunities (including a list of top picks for the
hottest jobs on the market) within their career center.
To use the career center you must become a member, with yearly
fees ranging from $50 - $175.
- American College of Sports Medicine
— www.acsm.org. The American
College of Sports Medicine membership fees range from $50-$190.
By becoming an ACSM member you can search through their job listings,
and also receive discounts on certification exams and other resources.
- www.fitnessjobs.com —
www.fitnessjobs.com.
This website promotes itself as the number one fitness job site
in America. On this site you can search for jobs or post a resume.
When searching for a career, each job is given its own section,
and then all listings are posted inside. To post a resume, you
must also pick which section it will be displayed under. To post
a resume you must have an account within the site, which is a
free service. There are also resources that can be purchased to
help build resumes, prepare you for an interview, and help prepare
you for a career.
- Health Promotion Center —
www.hpcareer.net. On the
Health Promotion Center website you can review career opportunities
in the field. This website offers a free registration that keeps
you posted on the latest trends, ideas, issues, and job postings.
This website also offers conferences and interesting resource
materials. This site has promoted that it is the official career
resource center for many organizations.
- Wellness Connection —
www.wellnessconnection.com.
The Wellness Connection is a professional recruiting service dedicated
to the area of Health. On this website you can search job directories
and internship directories. You are able to search by the position
you are looking for or the general region that you would like
to pursue.
- American Fitness Professional & Associates
(AFPA) — www.afpafitness.com.
American Fitness Professional & Associates (AFPA) offers many
certifications in personal training and specialty fitness. You
can choose from 11 different program certifications. The AFPA
website has referred listing for job searches and upcoming conferences
that can be beneficial while in the job market.
- www.healthclubjobs.com —
www.healthclubjobs.com.
This website allows you to enter job postings on the Internet.
You can search for jobs or receive e-mails of jobs that match
your requirements. You can also post your resume, develop a profile,
or make career information adjustments.
- Fitness Management — www.fitnessmanagement.com.
The Fitness Management website offers article archives where you
can find information on current health and fitness issues. Fitness
Management also offers job postings and the purchasing and/or
selling of health and fitness facilities and equipment.
- www.exercisejobs.com —
www.exercisejobs.com.
This website is useful for an entry level health and fitness professional.
You can post your resume free of cost and join a newsletter/mailing
list. Useful information includes an interview guide, resume information,
cover letter advice, a salary survey, speaking skills, online
continuing education classes, and certification information. It
also provides a list of the potential areas of employment and
it is beneficial for those who are uncertain of where and what
they can actually do with their chosen field/profession.
- www.healthhoundz.com —
www.healthhoundz.com.
This site allows you to post your resume online and perform a
job search by category and location. You can also search/research
the exercise science departments at various colleges and universities.
There is also a newsletter/mailing list and the Health Houndz
article library.
- Health and Wellness Jobs.com
— http://www.healthandwellnessjobs.com.
Includes categories for "therapy and rehab" jobs and
"health and fitness" jobs. In addition to looking at
the available jobs, you can post your resume.
General Job Search Sites
- www.hotjobs.com —
www.hotjobs.com. This widely
used website allows you to search for jobs by category, region,
and any keywords. You are able to save searches, post resumes,
and use career tools and resources. This site has the ability
to list all areas of employment including that of the Health Industry.
- www.monster.com — www.monster.com.
A successful job search website, at www.monster.com you are able
to post a resume or application for a job, get career advice,
and do a regular job search. This site in not solely dedicated
to the Health profession, but it has many resourceful tools that
can lead you in the right direction of a job search.
Search Firms
Search firms are companies that work to find you a job by matching
your skill, experience, and interests to job openings based on job
description criteria.
Three types of search firms include:
Retained
- Gets paid either way
- Has a specific opening
- Represents company/employer
- Works at middle to senior level
- Recommends 3-5 pre-screened candidates
- Looking to get to short list of candidates,
get in their database
- Focus on “fit” and “skill
level” for specific openings
Contingency
- Represents company/employer
- Usually competes with other contingency firms
- Works at lower to middle level
- Employers seek large number of resumes
- HR screens, interviews, evaluates
Management Consultants
- Will work the hardest for you
- Not his primary/only function
- Finds or already has an opening
- Represents candidate, employer or both
- Works at middle to senior level
- Understands employers’ needs and candidate
fit
- Acts as matchmaker
- Personal reputation on the line
When looking for a recruiter to represent you, look for one that:
- Responds quickly and gets back to you. Don’t
wait for the slow, move on.
- Will be too busy to talk to you, but will get
back within 24 hours.
- Listens to YOUR needs.
- Understands the marketplace and how it’s
changing.
- Concerned with you first, money second
- Takes time with you.
- Extensive database.
- Not afraid to push back.
- Assists you with career planning.
- Good feedback, not just clichés.
- Asks questions about culture you would thrive
in.
- Knows culture of targeted companies.
To find a recruiter see:
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