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About.com's Job Searching
Guide to job searching which contains general job search information from how to
write a resume to advice on using headhunters to tips for finding a job.
The Riley Guide
"The Riley Guide is a directory of employment and career information sources and
services on the Internet." Unique A-Z Index with links to job search tips,
career information, and job leads.
JobStar Central
Developed by California public libraries and supported by the Wall Street
Journal's careerjournal.com, this site offers resume advice, career and salary
information, and job links.
America's Career InfoNet
Career Guide to Industries
Bureau of Labor Statistics' companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. "The
Career Guide to Industries provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of
the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and
advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that
can provide additional information."
Illinois Career Resource Network
Illinois Department of Employment Security's web site for career exploration.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
"The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions,
the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a
wide range of occupations."
O*NET
"The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work
activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be
used to facilitate career exploration, vocational counseling, and a variety of
human resource functions, such as developing job orders and position
descriptions and aligning training with current workplace needs. Information in
O*NET is available for over 950 occupations."
Princeton Review Careers
This career site offers help for the college student and recent college
graduate. Career planning and research are the major focus, as well as locating
internships and job hunting articles.
Also check: Vocational Guidance books at the Highland Park Public Library
Career Key
Take the Career Key, a professional test or quiz. It measures your skills,
abilities, talents, values, interests, and personality. You will identify
promising jobs and get accurate career information about these jobs.
Job Hunter's Bible
Supplement to Dick Bolles' What Color is My Parachute? Includes interactive
tests, resume writing tips, and how to research companies. Also includes the
Parachute Library, a selection of job hunting articles written by Mr. Bolles.
Princeton Review
Career Quiz
Matches your interests to possible careers.
Also check: Occupational Aptitude Tests books at the Highland Park Public Library.
Illinois Wage Data
Salary information for hundreds of occupations in Illinois.
Occupational Wage Tables
Published by the Department of Labors' Bureau of Labor Statistics, this guide
has employment and wage estimates for over 700 occupations.
Salary Calculator
Calculates cost of living comparisons in hundreds of U.S. and international cities.
Salary Information
Provides links and descriptions of 200+ salary surveys or summaries.
Career Lab
"200 letters for job hunters"
Electronic Career Reference Center
Tutorial, job searching resources, gallery of e-resumes.
Resume Guide
Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume gives samples of
resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters. Online workshops for resumes,
e-resumes, and cover letters.
Also check: Resume books and Cover Letter books in the Highland Park Public Library.
local
Chicago Jobs.com
Search for jobs, submit a resume, and obtain career and salary information.
Collegiate Employment Network
Employment opportunities in northeastern Illinois provided by the Daily Herald
and community colleges in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Definitive Chicago Area Job
Guide
Links to local job sites, networking groups, counseling agencies, and career
information. This site is maintained by the Skokie Public Library.
state
Illinois Department of Employment
Security
The site that administers Illinois Unemployment Insurance System. Locate local
IDES offices, learn about IDES Employment Services, and view Illinois economic
news and statistics.
Illinois Jobbank
Affiliated with America's Job Bank, America's Career InfoNet, and America's
Service Locator. Free registration (see Illinois Skills Match). Search for jobs,
post resumes, and maintain "My Account."
Illinois Skills Match
Illinois Department of Employment Security job matching system which applies
real-time matches of employer job requirements to applicants' profiles. Free
registration.
national
America's Job Bank
Component of Career One Stop, this site allows you to search for jobs, post your
resume, and maintain your personal career center.
Career Journal
Wall Street Journal's career site for executives, managers, and professionals
has career and job hunting advice, job advertisements, a resume database, and
links to executive recruiters.
Careerbuilder.com
Search for jobs listed in more than 130 local newspapers from the Tribune
Company, Gannett Company, Inc. and Knight-Ridder. Post resumes and obtain career
advice.
Hot Jobs
Yahoo's job search component. Search for jobs in the United States or worldwide
and post resumes.
Monster Job Board
Premier job board allows you to search for jobs, post resumes and find career
advice.
Non-Profit Career Center
Jobs and internships available in not-for-profit agencies worldwide.
U.S.A. Jobs
The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the
United States Office of Personnel Management.
Business
& Company Resource Center
This database has company profiles, histories and chronologies, as well as
articles from newspapers and periodicals, including many company press releases
and newswire services.
(Highland Park Library card number required for access from home)
ReferenceUSA
This database contains approximately 12 million records for businesses across
the United States. Search by SIC/NAICS or yellow page heading and limit by city,
county or state.
(Highland Park Library card number required for access from home)
Wetfeet.com
"Top job candidates rely on WetFeet's consumer websites,
www.wetfeet.com and
www.intershipprograms.com, for
the most comprehensive company research and career-related information to help
them make better career decisions, as well as for the latest job and internship
opportunities for college-educated talent."
Also check: Use Online Search Tools, such as Google, Yahoo, and Metacrawler, to search for company web sites, news about the company, and chat sites devoted to the company.
Career
Counseling Corner Best Employment Interview Tips
Interviewing tips, lists of questions you may be asked, and questions you should
ask.
Employment Interviewing
Article from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Quarterly Summer
2000.
Also check: Employment Interviewing books at the Highland Park Public Library.
Career Resource
Center
"A non-profit volunteer organization providing professional assistance to
individuals in employment transition." There is a $40.00 processing fee, all
other services are free.
College of
Lake County Career & Placement Services
The Career and Placement Services office offers job search and career assistance
to students, alumni and Lake County job seekers.
Illinois
Employment and Training Centers
IETCs provide unemployment insurance, recruitment, counseling, outplacement,
training and information services.
Jewish Vocational Services
Offers non-sectarian employment and training services for people in the
Chicagoland area.
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