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Job Search
The job search information included here covers most all facets of the job
search process. You will find links to places on the Internet to work on
self assessment, identify real job opportunities, locate jobs, create cover
letters and resumes, and practice interviewing. Some of the sites cover nearly
all of these facets while others specialize.
Comprehensive Sites
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Career Magazine
http://www.careermag.com
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Career Magazine is also a multifaceted web, providing a wide
range of career information. It includes jobs listings, resume
databases, news articles, and directories of recruiters and job
search services. One of its most interesting sections is the
Career Videos where users can view online videos on a wide variety
of careers.
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CareerBuilder
http://www.careerbuilder.com
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CareerBuilder.com is also a multifaceted web site. It, too,
contains an online job database that can be searched and one
where resumes can be filed. It has a particularly helpful feature
for college students, a job category seeking college students.
Additionally, this site includes a job alerts feature that sends
one notices of jobs that match a profiles set up. And it provides
links to numerous other job-related web sites. It is owned equally
by Gannett, Knight Ridder, and the Tribune Company.
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CollegeGrad.com
http://www.collegegrad.com
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CollegeGrad.com is a site for exclusively for college students.
It has clear layout, easy navigation, and full coverage of the
job search process.. Also, it includes templates, samples, and
several checklists for resumes and cover letters. Its interviewing
section is particularly strong.
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Employment Resources from PMI
http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_JobSeekersResourceLinks.asp
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The Project Management Institute Employment Resources page presents
a rich, broad-based collection of annotated links for the job
search process. Everything from resumes, interviewing, and salary
information is included as well as a page devoted to students.
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Job Hunters Bible
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com
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JobHuntersBible.com is the companion web site for Richard Bolles'
book, What Color is Your Parachute? It contains extensive resources
for the job search. In addition to links to sites for job listings,
it includes an interactive self test as well as links for creating
electronic resumes, salary information, and many other resources.
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monsterTrak
http://campus.monster.com
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MonsterTrak is a complete resource site for college students,
alums, and recent grads. It contains numerous quizzes and tools
for self assessments and workstyle as well as career choices.
And it offers some practice in a virtual interview and presents
a good interview planning checklist. Its section on resumes gives
both directions and samples of resumes and cover letters. The
resource section includes links to other job sites as well as
recommending good books on careers/job search.
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Rebecca Smith's eRésumés & Resources
http://www.eresumes.com
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eResumes.com is a companion site for Rebecca Smith's book, Electronic
Resumes & Online Networking. It has excellent, up-to-date
information on file types as well as a wonderful gallery of examples.
She has recently updated the site to include information on electronic
portfolios.
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Spherion Jobs
http://www.spherion.com/corporate/careercenter/home.jsp
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Spherion is a professional web site, containing a wide variety
of job listings and tools. In addition to allowing job searches
by keyword and geographic region, you can submit your resume
to their database. You'll also find job tools such as tips for
interviewing, resume creation, thank you letters and more.
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Specialty Sites: Various
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America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us
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America's Job Bank is a service provided by the U.S. Department
of Labor and state employments agencies. It claims to provide
job seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities
available anywhere. It is available at no cost to individuals.
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Ask the Headhunter
http://www.asktheheadhunter.com
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This free newsletter answers questions often asked about the
job search and provides insight in specific types of jobs. It
also contains a forum where you can post questions as well as
read others posted.
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Career Information from the Vault
http://vault.com
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This site provided by a professional career information firm
is well organized and cleanly presented. It has an excellent
section on Job Search Survival. Additionally, it features job
descriptions of a typical day in the life a variety of professionals.
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CareerJournal.com
http://www.careerjournal.com
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The CareerJournal is the Wall
Street Journal's executive search
site. It is a news site with features by regular columnists on
contemporary topics such as how to handle a panel interview to
job hunting advice, salaries and profiles, to working globally.
Additionally, you can sign up for email alerts of new jobs as
well as search its database.
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National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank
http://www.newsjobs.com
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The National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank (NDNJB) is devoted
to diversifying these industries and is primarily aimed towards
women and minorities.
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NewsLink
http://newslink.org
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This site makes it easy to find jobs listed in newspapers both
in the US and internationally. It provides several ways to search
using its clean interface.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook, a government publication
which is revised every two years, examines the nature, type,
and demand for various occupations. It presents macro information
trends and fastest growing jobs as well as micro information
detailing specific training and earnings by job.
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Resume 101
http://www.usatoday.com/graphics/careers/gra/gresume/resume/frame.htm
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A cute, informative, and interactive review of resume preparation
from USA Today.
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Resume Bloopers
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/atplay/resumeblunders.jsp
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Resume and cover letter bloopers are featured in
a cartoon, which can lighten the job search stress while making
a good point
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RichTextBox
http://www.richtextbox.com/richtextbox/demos/8
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This interactive web page tool enables one to create
easily rich email, email that can grab more attention than plain
text email.
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Salary Calculator
http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html
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This site gives you information on the cost-of-living
by comparing a salary number you enter for cities you select. You
will also find other links for tools for other factors such as
school, crime, tax, and other reports.
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Sample Web Page Portfolio
http://www.freshpixels.com
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This page presents a stunning example of a web portfolio that
both presents Will Weyer's talent and demonstrates it. Note that
it includes a full screen resume as well.
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Scannable Resume Tips
http://www.jcwsi.com/Cat/Employ/Resume/Tips.asp
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This page presents tips for preparing a scannable resume. It
includes tips for formatting as well as for getting hits.
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Specialty Sites: Interviewing
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