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The Internet has opened a world of career opportunities to job-seekers everywhere.
Keeping a few points in mind will help you make the most of your online
job search. First, determine the keywords that will help you search for
a job. Second, determine where you want to work. Third, always have a résumé
ready to send. Finally, be persistent and proactive; check job listings
and your E-mail often. The sites listed below offer a variety of hyperlinks,
searchable employment listings, résumé postings, and employment-readiness
tools.
Good luck!
Academic Employment Network
Academic Employment Network's Web site isn't likely to win any design
awards, but it offers content that teachers grade highly. You can search
for education positions by state and position. Because teachers often
teach a variety of courses, the search engine supports Boolean (AND and
OR) searches to help you find the best job for your skills. Once you find
the job, useful demographic and cost-of-living information is at your
fingertips.
http://www.academploy.com
America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank is the online way to access the job listings of the
Public Employment Services operated by the states. If you've ever worked
your way through a job list on a unemployment office's corkboard, you'll
agree that online is the way to go. Whether you prefer to search by word,
numeric category, keyword, or state, you'll find this site is a fast way
to uncover jobs.
http://www.ajb.dni.us
Careers & Jobs
Careers & Jobs lists virtually every job site available, so it serves
as the perfect home for your job search. Web sites are listed alphabetically
and cover job types. When we stopped by this site, there were more than
100 hyperlinks to sites in the U.S. and Canada. This site also provides
some information about résumé writing, posting, and other résumé services,
so you can make sure your online presence is up to snuff.
http://www.starthere.com/jobs
Career
Magazine
This online magazine provides all the trimmings of a printed product, including
articles that help you both before and after you get the job, job searches,
links to employers, campus job hunting, consultants, and more. Internet
job-hunting consultant Alison Blackman Dunham's columns are a highlight
of the site. The site also offers one-stop searching through its downloads
of leading Internet jobs newsgroups.
http://www.careermag.com
CareerCity
CareerCity provides a great combination of employment search tools and useful
content. You can search more than 125,000 job listings by employment category,
state, keyword, description, or any combination of these. Plus, you will
find helpful feature articles, advice about how to get the interview, and
much more. You also can search more than 100 job newsgroups and check links
to more than 650 corporate employment sites.
http://www.careercity.com
D.I.C.E.
Ever feel like your search for computer consulting and high-tech jobs is
a roll of the dice? The Data processing Independent Consultants Exchange
(DICE) understands, and its site gives you a winning edge. You can search
the database of available positions and announce your skills and availability
to the large base of recruiting firms.
http://www.dice.com
E.span
This site doesn't just serve as another spot to post résumés and browse
job listings. At E.span, you also can browse through a library with links
to sites on researching, networking, and job fairs. There are also articles
on E.span's page such as "Principles of Mid-Life Career Change."
http://www.joboptions.com/esp/plsq/espan_enter.espan_home
JobDirect
With too many graduates chasing what seems like too few entry-level positions,
young job seekers need help. Start with JobDirect, the site for newcomers
to the world of work. Eye-catching cartoons and graphic designs spread the
word about the JobDirect roving job fairs, online résumé builder, and job
search engine. Employing new grads? JobDirect offers focused and targeted
recruitment, plus online extensive searches of posted résumés. JobDirect,
which was founded by college students, can be a student's or new graduate's
best online friend.
http://www.jobdirect.com
The Monster Board
The Monster Board's slogan is no idle boast as "the premier career hub on
the WWW." So take advantage of the cute but powerful options, such as enlisting
the aid of Thwacker, the Job Search Agent. You'll find a variety of science,
medical, and business positions available, and you can search for contract,
part-time, and full-time employment.
http://www.monster.com
National Internships
This site can help you get your foot in the door, so-to-speak. Search National
Internships' state and international listings for basic internship information
concerning businesses, nonprofit organizations, academic fields, government
positions, and resources. Select an area, such as Seattle, Wash., and find
the Student's Guide To Seattle Internships & Part-Time Employment. Peruse
a list of opportunities available for a particular area, and click the link
to any internships that pique your interest. Once you get an internship,
you'll have a leg up in the career world.
http://www.internships.com
ShowBizJobs.Com
Looking for a way to break in to Hollywood? This site by Entertainment Recruiting
Network offers everyone a way behind the camera into the positions offered
by leading companies, such as Disney and Turner Broadcasting. You won't
find "Star" listed in the employment categories, but you'll find everything
from Graphic Arts to Theme Park Operations listed. As befits an entertainment-oriented
site, the latest browser versions are a must if you want to benefit fully
from eye candy. Beyond all the glitz is a solid resource for established
workers and creative aspirants alike.
http://www.showbizjobs.com
Telecommuting Jobs
Tired of hearing about the coming wave of telecommuting jobs without knowing
where to go to learn more? Naturally, the place to look is online at Telecommuting
Jobs. Whether you're looking to telecommute from home or hoping to hire
an off-site expert, you'll find a trip to this site is worthwhile. Already
working on the wire? Stop in for the latest telecommuting news and opportunities.
http://www.tjobs.com
Career Coach
http://www.careerco.com
Career Mosaic
Listings for specialized and general jobs.
http://www.careermosaic.com
Career Paradise
This useful site, which is aimed at new and recent graduates, has attitude
and style.
http://www.emory.edu/CAREER
CareerPath.Com
Search all 200,000-plus help wanted advertisements from newspapers across
America.
http://careerpath.com
Educational Placement Service
The largest teacher placement service in the United States. This site also
is accredited by the National Association of Teacher Agencies.
http://careerpath.com
JobBank USA
This site lets you access leading online job databases.
http://www.jobbankusa.com
JobTrak
http://www.jobtrak.com
Online Career Center
http://www.occ.com
The Riley Guide
Recommended by "What Color Is Your Parachute?" author, Richard Bolles.
http://www.dbm.com/jobguide
Youth Specialties
Specializes in youth ministry resources and training.
http://www.gospelcom.net/ys
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