Career: Job Search


America's Job Bank (http://www.ajb.dni.us/)
Provides information on nearly 250,000 jobs. Has links to 1,800 state employment service offices. 

CareerBuilder (http://www.careerbuilder.com)
This site offers a "mega" job search and a quick search. The mega search allows you to select from among more than 30 career sites. The Getting Hired section guides you through writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and evaluating job offers.

CareerSite.com (http://www.careersite.com)
Site provides the ability to browse a nationwide employer base and employers in all types of industries. 

Career Resource Center  (http://www.careers.org)
Large site that provides many links to career resources and job sites. 

Hotjobs (http://www.hotjobs.com/)
This site promises job postings from actual companies rather than headhunters. Job seekers can browse listings and apply for jobs online. At Hotjobs, you have the ability to block certain companies from seeing your resume.

InterJob Search (http://www.thrall.org/interjob.html)
Brought to you by those clever librarians at the Middletown Thrall Library, this site not only offers access to job and career resources, but also offers advice on resumes, cover letters, and the interview process. 

Internet Career Connection (http://www.iccweb.com)
Contains links to job resources for working for the federal government. 

Job-Hunt.org (http://www.job-hunt.org)
This site provides links to job resources and is also a meta-list for specific online job listings concerning academia, companies, and science and technology industries. 

JobOptions (http://www.joboptions.com/)
This site, provided by Spherion, allows a person to post an electronic resume, search for employers and positions, and sends e-mails pertaining to new job openings based on your interests. 

MONSTERTRAK (http://www.monstertrak.com)
Find a job, intership or post a resume. 

Monster.com (http://www.monster.com)
This site is one of the Web's largest job sites and has information on virtually any topic associated with online job searching. You can search jobs, post your resume, research companies, read career related articles, ask a question to an expert in your field.

Net-Temps (http://www.net-temps.com)
For seekers of temporary positions and contract jobs. In addition to search features you will find relocation information, salary calculators, and more.

New York State Department of Labor (http://www.labor.state.ny.us/)
The state specific version of America's Job Bank. 

Proven Resumes.com Career Center(http://www.provenresumes.com)
Site contains resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips and information.  23 on-line resume writing and job search workshops are also available for free. 

The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet (http://www.dbm.com/jobguide/)
This award-winning site provides guidelines for resumes, career research, and online job-hunting. 

200 Letters for Job Hunters(http://www.careerlab.com/letters)
Site contains more that 2000 cover letters. 


Career Selection

The Career Key (http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/l/lkj/)
This site provides a quick overview of jobs that match broad personality types. A special section for middle school students takes them through the self-analysis helping them to discover their strengths and consider various career options. Sections on each industry contain job description, salary ranges, and career sites that can provide more information.

Job Profiles (http://jobprofiles.org/)
Site provides interviews with professionals in hundreds of positions. They share their thoughts on the ups and downs of their positions, the basic skills required, the future trends in the field, and tips for entering the job market.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed reports on every imaginable career, average salaries, number of new jobs expected, and educational requirements.



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