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GATEWAYS
- Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
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Also known as the Riley Guide, this comprehensive and well organized list of job links includes information on how to use the Internet in your job search. Find information by profession or geographic area. Look for government positions or international opportunities. Coop education, internship, and summer job information is also available.
- Center for Career Opportunities
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From Purdue University, a listing of over 1000 online job search resources. Its "Job Search Sites on the Web" section is one of the largest lists of job resources on the net and is updated regularly.
ALL PURPOSE CAREER AND JOB SITES
- Career Magazine
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This online magazine has great articles, lots of job postings (many drawn from usenet newsgroup job announcements), and a free resume bank. You'll also find information on colleges, on-campus interviews, job fairs, interview preparation, and a "Jobnet Forum" for discussion with others.
- CareerMosaic
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Another comprehensive site, has job and career information, employer data, resume posting, and more. One of the best Web search indexes for job related newsgroups and for lists of current job openings. A favorite with first-time job seekers.
- Job Options
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Provides a wide variety of job search information--position listings, resume posting, employer information, etc.
- JobWeb
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A gateway to career information for both recent graduates and experienced job seekers, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Includes guidance on aspects of career choice and career planning such as resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and employer information.
- Monster.com
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This site is tops with many college job seekers. You can post your resume as well as use the excellent search engine to browse job listings by company name, job title, industry, or location.
CAREER INFORMATION
- Career Choices
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Provides information on career choices open to various majors, ranging from accounting to zoology.
- Careers.WSJ
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Articles and information on careers from the writers and editors of the Wall Street Journal and the National Business Employment Weekly. Most is original material, not previously published.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
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The handbook is the U.S. government's premier publication on career guidance, providing essential information about changes in the world of work and the qualificiations that will be needed by tomorrow's workers.
- The Web Exchange
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A cooperative project of over 20 colleges and universities, each providing career information for a single broad field or profession. Very useful if your field is included.
RESUMES
- Online Resumes Database
- This one site will link you to dozens of Web pages where you can post your resume. Divided into two tables listing free and fee-based resume Web services and indicating the subject focus if any; whether resumes are open to public viewing; how long retained on site; and the format of presentation used.
JOB OPENINGS
- America's Job Bank
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A service of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, this site connects almost 2000 state employment offices and over 200,000 job openings nationwide in a broad range of occupations from professional to clerical. The search engine is somewhat cumbersome but it's worth the time to browse here. Also has links to individual state employment agencies.
- CareerPath
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Search over 200,000 job ads placed in major newspapers across the U.S. in the last two weeks. Free but you must register to use. Remember that classified ads traditionally are not the most effective way to find job openings, nor are they usually targeted to entry-level job seekers.
- Job Bank USA
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Specializes in providing career information including job and resume database services to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms in the U.S. and worldwide.
- JobTrak
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A job listing service partnering with college and university career centers. Jobs are targeted to both students and alumni. It is also an excellent site for links to homepages of organizations regularly hiring college educated professionals and for summer jobs and internships.
- Huntsville Jobs
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Search for jobs in the Huntsville area.
- Alabama Employment and Opportunities
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Search for work in Alabama or nationally through links to other state employment service websites.
- Top Jobs USA
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Specializing in professional jobs, this site boasts one of the Web's best search engines.
PROFESSION SPECIFIC JOBS
- Careers in Business
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Currently the best website for information about business career opportunities and organizations hiring business majors. Updated frequently.
- Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network
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Contains the electronic version of the Chronicle's weekly classified ads for positions in higher education ranging from admissions/financial aid/student services to faculty/teaching to provost/president. Probably the best site for higher education job seekers.
- Employment Services by Field
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A well organized list of links, divided by area, including: Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication and Media, Education, Environment, Government, Health Care, Law/Paralegal, Not-for-Profit, Science & Technology.
- Federal Jobs Digest
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Thousands of jobs with the federal government listed in 17 broad categories. Register your resume online for federal employers to browse.
- Fed World
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This is the U.S. government's official web site for job announcements from the Office of Personnel Management, available by region and state and updated daily. Many federal agencies also list job openings on their own web site.
- Good Works
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Useful for finding work in the area of social change. Also lists internship and volunteer opportunities.
- Librarian defined...
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A quick guide for those considering a career as an Information Specialist aka a Librarian.
- Military Career Guide Online
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Describes training, advancement, and educational opportunities within each of the five mililtary branches. Includes details of over 150 military occupations.
INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER JOBS
- Coolworks
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Links to 40,000+ jobs for the summer in national parks, resorts, camps, ranches, cruises, and more. Search by location or skills.
- JobDirect
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Created by college students for college students, this service helps connect new job-seekers with internships, summer opportunities, and entry-level positions.
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
- Peterson's Education Center
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Useful information for researching graduate school programs, including links to schools or programs that have websites. Also included is information on graduate programs at foreign universities.
- GRE Online
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Contains information about GRE test dates and answers questions about the electronic version of the test.
- Graduate School Rankings
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From U.S. News & World Report, the annual rankings. Professionals debate their value, but most students love them--use with caution.
- Graduate Management Admission Council
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Features information about applying to graduate business school and financing an MBA. Has a searchable database of more than 400 graduate management programs.
- Law School Admissions Council
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Has links to all law school programs with websites, plus Law School Forum dates and electronic registration for the LSAT.
- Pre-Law Handbook
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Thoughtful advice and information for anyone considering law school.
- AAMC Website
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Comprehensive site including information on medical schools, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and applicant information.
INTERNATIONAL JOBS
- International Study and Travel Center
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A common sense guide to overseas employment, prepared by the University of Minnesota.
- One Small Planet
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Contains a Global Database with links to work, study, volunteer and travel opportunities for virtually every country. Also provided is information on visa requirements as well as links, when available, about the countries' history, culture, literature, and more.
- Overseas Jobs on the Internet
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In addition to links to employment services and job listings in dozens of countries, has sections dealing with country information, foreign newspapers, embassies, immigration and expatriate resources.
- Resources for Colleges and Universities in International Exchange
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From the University of California, Irvine, a list of web links in 30 categories to topics such as Work, Internships, Teaching, and Study Abroad, Passports and Visas, Summer Programs, and more.
EMPLOYER RESEARCH
- Hoover's Online
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An excellent site for profiles of about 14,000 large corporations, both public and private. Search by company name, industry, or geographic area.
- CompaniesOnline
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Search for brief directory information and links to company web pages of 100,000 public and private companies by name or browse industry sector lists. Sponsored by Dun & Bradstreet.
SALARY AND RELOCATION INFORMATION
- JobSmart Salary Survey
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A comprehensive listing of salary survey sites linked to specific professions can be found here.
- Relocation Salary Calculator
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Imagine an offer of $40,000 a year in Atlanta...how much would an equivalent offer be in Nashville or Seattle? Could you cover your expenses? Find the answer to these questions by exploring salary and cost-lf-living calculations at this website. Also has information about cities, finding a home or apartment, and planning a move.
- Money's Best Places to Live in America
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From Money Magazine, its annual list of the 300 best places to live in America, each with a statistical snapshot and cost of living comparisons.
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