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General Job & Career Links & Resources

Career Transitions - 'A self-paced resource that walks the job-seeker through the entire process of landing a job. No matter where you are in life, Career Transitions helps you take the next step.' Career Transitions offers a practical, personalized, and guided experience that integrates all the tools needed in the job search-process, including a resume builder; personal profile that stores references, action plan & more; assessment tool that identifies career interests & transferable skills; ability to target specific careers & apply for jobs; interviewing & networking tips; adult education & low-fee distance learning classes; access to unemployment services, health benefits, & other social services. If you're logging on from your home or office, you'll need to enter your name, library card barcode, and PIN to begin.

Petersons Testing & Education Reference Center gives you access to free civil service practice tests and test prep eBooks. PETERSON'S TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER - Free practice tests, study tips, and test prep eBooks for all kinds of standardized employment & education tests, including civil service and licensure exams (Accountant/Auditor, Caseworker, Correction Officer, Firefighter, Parole Officer, Police Officer / promotions, Postal Worker, Probation Officer, Real Estate, State Trooper, Treasury Enforcement Agent, and others), GED (high school equivalency test), NCLEX (nursing), PRAXIS (teaching), Officer Candidate, and ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) tests. If you're logging on from your home or office, you'll need to enter your name, library card barcode number, and PIN to get started.

FACTS ON FILE : FERGUSON'S CAREER GUIDANCE CENTER - Comprehensive and easy-to-use career research database offers information on more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, plus advice on applying for a job, acing an interview, behaving professionally in the work environment and more. More than 90 sample resumes and cover letters included! The Resources section contains over 50,000 entries on scholarships, internships, and other opportunities. Includes more than 290 videos present essential career information on both specific jobs and industries and on skills. If you're logging on from your home or office, you'll need to enter your name, library card barcode number, and PIN to get started.

Job and Career Accelerator JOB & CAREER ACCELERATOR - An easy-to-use online resource for finding the job that's perfect for you! Whether you're looking to find a new job in your current field, or eager to pursue a career in an exciting new industry, Job & Career Accelerator will guide you through every step of the process and help make your career goals a reality! (LearningExpress, LLC)

UNIVERSAL CLASS - Free online non-credit courses in career training, business & finance, computer skills, office skills, and other subjects which may be helpful to jobseekers or career changers. Courses are accessible 24/7 via the Internet. You will have up to 6 months to finish each course, and each course has a real instructor you can communicate with by email! If you're logging on from your home or office, you'll need to enter your name, library card barcode number, and PIN to get started.

NJ Works Career Videos NJWORKS CAREER VIDEOS - Hundreds of online videos designed to deliver workforce training programs and services directly to welfare registrants, dislocated workers and other job seekers, allowing participants to address individual employment-related issues at their own pace. JOBCAST empowers jobseekers & career transitioners with the skills and self-confidence they need to secure employment and improve the quality of their lives, using masterclasses, jobfairs, & inspiring success stories. LIFE & WORK IN NJ highlights key New Jersey industries, and addresses important life issues of jobseekers with special needs including women, high tech workers, and ex-offenders. In addition to online Job Resources available to NJ residents, NJWorks also provides a list of other online job resources available to anyone. (New Jersey State Library)

NJ NEXT STOP - Resources to help NJ teens, parents, and counselors learn more about career interests, career options, and the world of work. It also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in New Jersey, as well as real people's stories that give you first-hand information from New Jerseyans with a variety of careers on how they made it, and practical advice on how you can be successful too. (State of New Jersey)

New Jersey Can NJCAN - The New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN) provides accurate, comprehensive, current, and relevant occupational, post-secondary school and financial aid information. NJCAN contains the latest national, New Jersey and local labor market data and projections. NJCAN also includes information on job interview preparation, resume and cover letter creation, how to keep a job, self-employment, and military occupations. NJCAN is designed to support lifelong career exploration, and career planning and decision-making through easy to use, straightforward search and sorting utilities, and an online portfolio for saving information from all system components. (New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development & University of Oregon)

For information on starting and running a small business, see :
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & MONEY MANAGEMENT : Small Business Resources

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America's Career InfoNet - A great starting point for your job search. America's Career InfoNet is part of Career One Stop , which offers a wide assortment of career information and job search tools such as career videos, skills profiler, resume tutorial, and much more. Also includes America's Service Locator, a searchable database of local service centers providing free access to the internet, faxes, copy machines, and many other services for job hunters. The Worker Re-Employment section is 'your one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after a layoff.' You can also call the Helpline, 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627), for help with federal Employment and Training programs. America's Job Bank closed on July 1, 2007, but links to state job banks, including WorkForce New Jersey, can be found on the Career One Stop job search page (U.S. Department of Labor).

Apprenticeship Training Resources - Links to information on apprenticeships in the U.S. and abroad. (Personal site, by Kathryn Hake)

Career & Job Websites - Career development and job-search resources for college students and college graduates. (Career Services at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)

Encore Careers - 'For 50 years, the average 50-something American was headed straight toward a leisure-based retirement... Not anymore.' This site offers resources to help older workers find careers that 'combine purpose, passion, and a paycheck'. Includes information on finding your calling, job hunting, updating job skills, financing & managing career transitions, and much more. (Civic Ventures®; non-profit organization) NOTE : To close the pop-up window WITHOUT entering your email and zip code, click on the small white 'X' just BELOW the right bottom corner of the window.

Find Job and Career Information - Links to Employment and Training Administration (ETA) programs, resources and online tools to help workers in all stages of the job and career development. Includes resources for choosing a career, exploring career options, gaining experience & credentials, finding a job, dealing with job loss, and your rights as a worker. (U.S. Department of Labor)

Finding the Right Career - General advice on choosing or changing your career path, including finding the courage to make a change, researching options, realizing your strengths, and learning new skills, with links to assessment tools and other resources. (HelpGuide.org, nonprofit site)

Fortune Magazine : 100 Best Companies to Work For - Annual list. (CNN/Money)

Internet Job Search Tips - Tips, strategies, and links to help you use the internet for job searching, including where to look for job openings, how to post your resume online, how to do company research, and more. (2011, Morris County Library)

Job Fairs - See New Jersey Job Fairs, below.

Job-Hunt.Org - News, advice, and links to resources for job hunters, organized into categories. The list of job resources by state is particularly useful for relocators. (Susan P. Joyce and NETability, Inc., a website development and consulting company; site includes advertisements)

Job Loss - Basic advice on steps to take when you lose your job (Federal Trade Commission). Also provides links to helpful resources, including Health and Retirement Benefits After Job-Loss (U.S. Department of Labor) and How to Deal with Job Furloughs (Temporary Layoffs) (eXtension.org).

JobStar Central - 'GET SMART' section offers career how-to information, including resume advice, career guides, salary info, and tips on finding 'hidden jobs'. (Bay Area Library & Information System; site includes advertisements) NOTE : Job Search function in the 'GET TO WORK' section is mainly for California.

Literacy Link - Online lessons, practice tests, and other materials to help you learn basic workplace skills and prepare for the GED (high school equivalency test). Free registration required. (WKET-TV)

New Jersey Employment - Gateway for official employment information and resources in N.J., including job postings and civil service opportunities, licenses & permits, job training, unemployment & disability, retirement, employer responsibilities, upcoming job fairs, and more. (State of New Jersey)

New Jersey Job Fairs - Calendar of upcoming job fairs and related events around the state (N.J. Department of Labor). See also Job Circle Career Fairs and other Job Circle Career Development Resources (Human Capital Solutions, LLC).

Petersons Testing & Education Reference Center - Practice tests, study tips, and test prep eBooks for all kinds of standardized employment & education tests, including civil service and licensure exams, GED (high school equivalency test), NCLEX (nursing), PRAXIS (teaching), Officer Candidate, and ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) tests. If you're logging on from your home or office, you'll need to enter your name, library card barcode number, and PIN to get started. (Peterson's, A Nelnet Company)

Riley Guide - This useful, comprehensive guide to employment opportunities and job resources on the Internet offers links to a wealth of advice and resources to help you with the job-hunting process, including preparing for the search; resumes and cover letters; targeting and researching employers; networking, interviewing, & negotiating; and more. (By librarian / consultant Margaret Riley Dikel; site includes advertisements)

Salary Survey Links - Links to websites that will assist you in researching salaries for different occupations and areas (Morris County Library). With Pay Wizard you can compare your earnings against what other people get for the same job in the same state, and share your Salary and Job Information in an anonymous Salary Survey (Powered by the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School).

Wall Street Journal Career & Job News - Job-hunting advice, career outlook & trends, and other employment-related news.

Work & Career Tutorials - Tutorials and other resources to help you with career development and training. Covers career planning, resumes, cover letters, workplace skills, job searching, money management, and more. (Nonprofit organization : Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.)

Yahoo Professional Organizations - A directory of links to professional organizations (a good source of job listings) for accounting, computers, education, engineering, health care, management, and many others, as well as labor unions and trade associations (site includes advertisements). See also Job Listings by Category, below, and additional resources in our Career Discovery section, below.

Career Discovery

Career Exploration Links - An extensive directory of online career information, arranged by subject. (Personal site, by Kathryn Hake)

Career Fields - Click on a general career field (e.g., business, communications, education, etc.) for links to information on specific careers within that occupational group. Includes resources such as professional associations' websites and online articles. (University of California)

Career Interest Game - This is a game designed to match your interests and skills with suitable careers. It can help you begin thinking about how your personality will fit in with specific work environments and occupations. Links to career information are from the Occupational Outlook Handbook (below). (University of Missouri).

Career One Stop - A wide assortment of career information and job search tools such as career videos, skills profiler, resume tutorial, and much more. Now has a special section on Worker Re-Employment, covering employment, training, and financial help during job transitions. (U. S. Department of Labor)

Career Services Center Major Resource Kits - Information on dozens of career paths, with sample job titles, links, and other resources. Arranged by college major (University of Delaware).

Career Videos - User-submitted videos, ratings, and reviews on a wide range of careers. (theU.com; site includes advertisements)

Career Voyages - The Career Voyages Web site closed on March 31, 2010. Students, parents and career changers can explore careers and learn about training and education opportunities at CareerOneStop and O*NET OnLine. For information about job skills required in specific industries, visit the Competency Model Clearinghouse.

Informational Interviewing : Get the Inside Scoop on Careers - Informational interviews can help you 'find out if that career you've been eyeing is really the one for you... [by] talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice.' This step-by-step guide explains how to set up, prepare for, and conduct an information interview (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). See also Exploring Careers : Information Interviewing (University of Texas).

Jobhunter's Bible - Website for job-hunting and career exploration; designed as a supplement to the book, What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles. Articles and links on numerous aspects of jobhunting.

O*NET® Occupational Information Network - Comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations, plus related tools and resources. You can use a checkoff list of your skills to find matching occupations, use tools & technology to find In-Demand occupations, and learn about related skills important to employers and educators (U.S. Department of Labor). A new sister site, My Next Move offers a user-friendly tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. (U.S. Department of Labor and North Carolina Employment Security Commission)

Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Occupational Outlook Handbook explains what workers do on the job; also describes working conditions, education/training requirements, earnings, and expected prospects for a wide variety of jobs. Click on 'A-Z Index', browse by occupation category, or search by keyword. (U.S. Department of Labor)

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center - A resource center for those exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Covers over 185 degree fields and offers detailed education requirements, salary and employment data, precollege ideas, and career planning resources. Includes a podcast that examines one career field per episode. (Non-profit organization)

Employment Law, Health, & Safety

Disabled Workers - See Disability.gov : Employment and related links, below.

Dislocated Workers : Retirement And Health Care Coverage - Plant and business closings, downsizings, and reductions in hours affect employees in numerous adverse ways. As a dislocated worker, you may have rights to certain retirement protections and health benefits even if you lose your job. This website addresses some of the common questions dislocated workers ask. Deal with a Job Loss provides information about a variety of government resources and programs that provide assistance to dislocated workers. See also Rapid Response Services For Laid Off Workers and Worker's Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and Layoffs [Link opens a PDF]. (U.S. Department of Labor)

Equal Employment Opportunity - Information about federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and discriminatory practices, with sections covering age, sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, and pregnancy, plus equal compensation, retaliation, and sexual harassment, how to file a charge of discrimination, and more. (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

E-Verify - Explains employee rights and responsibilities under a Federal law that requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new employees (including U.S. citizens) within three days of hire. Site may be very slow to load and navigate, especially in some browsers. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Employment Law Guide - 'This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers.' Provides information on laws relating to wages, benefits, safety and health, and nondiscrimination. DOL's Wage and Hour Division offers additional information on employment law, 'including the minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, youth employment and special employment, family and medical leave, migrant workers, lie detector tests, worker protections in certain temporary worker programs, and the prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts.' N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides information on state labor laws & programs for employed and unemployed workers, and for businesses. See also Workplace Fairness, below.

Licensed Professions & Occupations in NJ - Links to the appropriate licensing boards for professions and occupations which require a license or other certification to practice in the state of New Jersey, including dentists, public accountants, acupuncturists, social workers, veterinarians, barbers, funeral directors, locksmiths, and many more (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs). Attorneys are licensed by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners (New Jersey Supreme Court). For information on obtaining a business license or permit in New Jersey see the New Jersey Business Portal. To find the requirements for obtaining a license to practice your profession in other states, check the Career One Stop list of Licensed Occupations; you can search by state, keyword, or licensing agency (U.S. Department of Labor).

Minimum Wage Laws in the States - 'Click on any state or jurisdiction to find out about applicable minimum wage laws. Note : Where Federal and state law have different minimum wage rates, the higher standard applies.' (U.S. Department of Labor)

Occupational Safety & Health - A directory of information on a wide variety of topics related to worker health and safety. Includes OSHA standards, potential hazards, and possible solutions. (U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Sexual Harassment - A brief overview of U.S. law prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace, with links to additional information, including how to file a sexual harassment charge. (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Workplace Fairness - Explains your rights in the workplace, covering topics such as discrimination, harassment, pay & hours, privacy, health & safety, unions, and more. Also offers resources for more than a dozen different worker groups, including Asians, blacks, disabled, immigrants, seniors, women, and youth. Expect some broken links. (Formerly National Employee Rights Institute; non-profit organization)

Government Jobs

Best Places to Work In the Federal Government - A 2010 ranking of employee satisfaction in large & small agencies and agency subcomponents of the federal government; includes rankings according to demographics (gender, age, etc.). (Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation / Partnership for Public Service)

Federal Classification and Job Grading Systems - A collection of PDF documents which detail the classification and job grading standards used to determine the pay plan, series, title, and grade for most work in the federal government. (U.S. Office of Personnel Management)

Govtjobs.com - Links to state, county, and local government websites across the U.S., but NOT directly to job listings. (Site includes advertisements)

N.J. Civil Service - Civil Service Job Announcements and Promotional Announcements for state and local government jobs in N.J. You can also search by title keyword or code to find job descriptions for specific job titles. Check N.J. Public Safety Careers (Firefighters and Law Enforcement) for announcements of tests, job openings, and promotional information for firefighters and law enforcement officers in NJ.

State Government Jobs - Links to state, county, and city civil service websites in all 50 states. Scroll past the advertisements to see the list of states.

USA Jobs - The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information; includes sections for individuals with disabilities, veterans, students & recent graduates, and senior executives. Use the Advanced Search function to search for jobs in specific locations, agencies, occupational series, work schedule, and/or eligibility.

Job Listings

Minorities, Women, Seniors & Disabled

For information on starting and running a small business, see :
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & MONEY MANAGEMENT : Small Business Resources and
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & MONEY MANAGEMENT : Women- and Minority-Owned Business

AFRO.com Online Employment Center - Job listings and job search resources for African-Americans. (The Afro-American Newspapers; site includes advertisements)

Deaf / Hard of Hearing Career Resources - Tipsheets and videos aimed at hearing-impaired jobseekers, covering topics such as attitude & skills, job searching, Social Security benefits & work, vocational rehabilitation, your rights & responsibilities, and more. (PEPNet 2; funded by the U.S. Department of Education)

Disability.gov : Employment - Covers a variety of topics related to employment for people with disabilities, including advice for individuals seeking work; information on employment rights, laws and regulations; and resources for employment programs and job accommodations. For additional disability resources, see Job Accommodation Network (U.S. Department of Labor) and O*NET Job Accommodation Links (U.S. Department of Labor and North Carolina Employment Security Commission). More information on employment for the disabled is available from the National Organization on Disability. See also US.jobs Disability page, National Center on Workforce and Disability (non-profit organizations), Disability Employment & Business Resources (United Cerebral Palsy; non-profit organization), and Should you reveal an 'invisible' disability during the job search? (2010, CNN/Money; site includes advertisements).. The Do2Learn Job Tips page is designed to help individuals with communication, socialization, and learning differences explore career interests, seek and obtain employment, and successfully maintain employment (Virtual Reality Aids, Inc. NOTE : This site offers many free resources, but also sells related products).

Diversity and Inclusion Articles - Information and advice on diversity issues affecting the job market and workplace. See also Diversity Tools and Tips. (Monster.com)

IM Diversity - Career and job-hunting advice for all minorities, and specifically for African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and women, plus links to job listings with diversity-sensitive employers [UPDATED LINK!] (The Black Collegian Magazine). See also US.jobs Diversity page (formerly Job Central, non-profit organization).

LatPro - A job-search site for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking professionals throughout the Americas. Vea también PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL : Empleos.

Senior Corps - Volunteer opportunities for senior citizens (site includes advertisements). A related site, formerly Senior Service, is now Get Involved (Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency). For more career resources for older workers, see our Sites for Seniors : Employment & Business links.

Women for Hire - Career-related information geared to working women, plus an online job board (by Tory Johnson, author and founder of career recruiting company; site includes advertisements). U.S. Department of Labor : Women provides a shortcut to all kinds of information and services which the Labor Department offers for women, including Employment & Labor Force Trends, Education & Training, Wages & Earnings, Work Hours & Leave, Workplace Safety & Health, Retirement & Health Benefits, and Disability Resources.

Working Mother Magazine - Advice on balancing work and family life. Includes an annual list of the Best Companies for Working Mothers, Multicultural Women, and more. Also offers a free e-newsletter. (Site includes advertisements)

Research a Company

Annual Report Service is now Public Register Online, below.

Business Research Assistant - Q & A format guides you step-by-step through the process of finding reference sources, including library books, free websites, and subscription databases, which are most likely to provide the company or industry information you need. (University of Vermont)

Company Research for Jobseekers : Tips & Tools - Advice and links for doing company research (2011, Morris County Library). NOTE: Certain resources linked on this page (such as EBSCO and Reference USA) are restricted to Morris County Library users, but South Plainfield users can access many of them through our Databases and Premium Resources login page and/or JerseyClicks.

Corporate Information - Search over 350,000 company profiles by name or ticker symbol. This site charges a subscription fee for full access, but free Snapshot Reports are available on all companies, plus links to information on various industries, countries, and other topics. (Wright Investors' Service, Inc.; site includes advertisements)

Glass Door - Anonymous reviews of jobs and companies 'from current and former employees, interview candidates, and even the companies themselves.' Also includes anonymously posted salaries and interviews. Please read the FAQs to find out more about the information available on this site (Site includes advertisements). NOTE: For unlimited access, you must first post information about your own job; however, you can create a trial account to get full access for 1 month.

Hoover's Online - Basic company information and news; a good source for jobseekers doing research on prospective employers. In-depth information is available only to subscribers. (Site includes advertisements)

Monster Research - A large database of company information; you can browse alphabetically by company name or search by keywords. (Site includes advertisements)

Public Register Online - Annual reports listed alphabetically by company name. When selecting a company, you will have the choice to view the online annual or to request a hard copy, or to link to Edgar Online SEC filings or NYSE listing (Formerly Annual Report Service). NOTE : Free registration is required to view annual reports.

Rutgers Company Research Guide - More links to resources for researching companies in the U.S. and abroad. NOTE : Certain resources linked on this page (such as EBSCO and Reference USA) are restricted to Rutgers users, but South Plainfield users can access some of them through our Databases and Premium Resources login page and/or JerseyClicks.

Resumes, Cover Letters, Applications, Interviews, Etiquette

Protect Yourself, Your Identity & Your Privacy while Job-Hunting

Employment Background Checks - This guide for jobseekers 'explains the why and how of background checks. It also tells you what can be covered in a background report, your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and what you can do to prepare.' This site also provides additional information on Background Checks & Workplace Privacy. (2011, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)

Finding a Job : Consumer Information - Information and advice for job hunters, including Work at Home Schemes, Employment Service Firms, Employment Background Checks, Job Scams and more. Business Opportunities provides information and advice on franchises & other business opportunities. (Federal Trade Commission)

Job Offer or Identity-Theft Scam? - Advice on how to recognize and protect yourself from identity theft scams disguised as job offers (2005, Money/CNN; site includes advertisements). See also Avoiding Online Job Scams (Revised August 2012, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse).

Job Seeker's Guide to Resume Databases : Twelve Resume Posting Truths - A consumer tipsheet with information on resume databases and job scams. (Most recent update : February 2009; World Privacy Forum Workplace Privacy Project)

Online Reputation Management : What Every Jobseeker Should Know - Many employers now use web search engines to do background checks on job applicants, and may reject you based on what you have posted on a blog, discussion board, personal web page, etc. This site suggests basic techniques to help improve your online reputation (2010, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse). See also Employers May Do Creepy Web Searches About You (2010, CNN Money).

Payment Forwarding Job Scams - Tips on how to avoid 'Payment Forwarding' job scams, and advice for victims. (Most recent update : July 2008; World Privacy Forum Workplace Privacy Project)

Schemes & Scams Targeting Job Seekers - An overview of common online job scams, such as 'Job Sites That Require You to Pay,' 'Resume Writing Services', 'MLMs, Work-at-Home & Easy Money,' and 'Job Scam Red Flags.' (2011, National Cyber Security Alliance)

Applications : Practice Employment Application new new - This step-by-step practice application leads you through the process of applying online for a job at the imaginary 'Miracle Widget Repairs Co.' (Stratford Library, Stratford CT). Using Employment Kiosks and Online Job Applications new new offers helpful advice on filling out electronic application forms, along with links to additional information and samples of both online & paper application forms (The Riley Guide, by librarian / consultant Margaret Riley Dikel; site includes advertisements).

Business Etiquette - A guide to correct behavior in the business world. Topics covered include social/conversational etiquette, dining etiquette, communication etiquette, dressing for success, and thank-you letters; use the menu on the left to choose a topic (San José State University). See also Business Etiquette Tips (Emily Post Institute).

CNN Money / Fortune Magazine : Ask Annie - Practical advice for employees, managers, and jobseekers on a variety of topics such as '5 questions to ask your next boss,' 'The art of quitting gracefully,' 'Management by walking around,' 'Job hunting? How to spot the right (or wrong) cultural fit,' and 'Colleagues ethically challenged? How to handle it.' (Site includes advertisements)

Cover Letters - Tips for writing effective cover letters (Writing Center at Rensselaer). Job Search Letters offers advice on cover letters, thank-you letters, letters of recommendation, and references (Boston College). CoverLetters.com offers sample letters for a variety of job-related situations, including letters to announce job changes, negotiate a pay raise, or answer want ads; follow-up and thank you letters; cold call letters; and more (CareerLab.com, 'an executive career strategy and leadership development firm'; site includes advertisements). NOTE : Some letters are only available to paid subscribers.

Cross Cultural Communication - Explains differences in communication styles among different cultures, and helps you learn to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. (©1997, A More Perfect Union / Arcadia Pictures / PBS)

Cultural Savvy - Articles offering advice for interacting with people from other cultures, plus additional tips & information; focus is mostly, though not exclusively, on Asia. (By 'an international cross-cultural training and consulting firm'.)

Diversity and Inclusion Articles - Information and advice on diversity issues affecting the job market and workplace. See also Diversity Tools and Tips. (Monster.com)

Dress to Impress - A guide to using your appearance as a professional tool in an interview and in the workplace. Includes photos and examples of correct & incorrect attire, with comments from recruiters on each look; plus tips for dressing on a tight budget (Washington State University). See also Dress for Interviews (Boston College).

Electronic Resumes - How to create and use electronic resumes for emailing or posting online. (By author Susan Ireland; site includes advertisements)

Internships - A collection of articles about how to get a good internship and make the most of it. (WetFeet.com)

Interview Tips - Brief tips on preparing for the job interview (2006; Career Exchange, a Florida staffing firm). For more extensive advice, see Interviewing Cheat Sheet (2007, HRWorld.com; site includes advertisements), and Employment Interviewing, an 8-page guide to interviewing, in PDF format (2000, U.S. Department of Labor). See also Interview Skills (Boston College), and Interviewing (Monster.com).

Monster Career Advice - Articles and interactive tools to help you with the different aspects of your job search, including resume writing, interviewing, and networking. NOTE : Online resources are free, but Monster charges a fee for some services such as resume writing (Monster.com; site includes advertisements). Wetfeet.com Career Advice offers articles on internships, career planning, job searching, networking, resumes & cover letters, interviewing, salary & benefits, entrepreneurship, professional development and more (site includes advertisements).

Networking Tips - Basic advice on how to conduct yourself at networking and recruitment events (Rochester Women's Network). Riley Guide : Networking Advice has links to some additional articles on networking. See also Effective Networking (San José State University).

Optimal Resume - Students and alumni of participating colleges & universities can register free for this online resume and interview prep tool. You can use the site 'to design high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals; easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, and HTML; manage an unlimited number of resumes; and include your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses' (Optimal Resume). If your institution does not subscribe to the service, you can still view sample resumes, letters, and portfolios for free without setting up an account.

Reference Game - Tips on developing and maintaining good employment references (Wetfeet.com; site includes advertisements). See also Finding References That Sing Your Praises (site includes advertisements), 8 tips for getting great job references (2012, CareerBuilder.com; site includes advertisements), and Finding Good References When You Can't Ask Your Boss.

Resumes - A guide to help you write an effective resume (Writing Center at Rensselaer). Another good online guide to Resume Writing is available from Boston College. Jobstar Resume Resources includes more how-to tips, plus sample resumes & cover letters (Bay Area Library & Information System; site includes advertisements). Some additional sample resumes (original and improved versions) may be found at Resume Edge (site includes advertisements). See also 25 Things You Should Never Include on a Resume and Resume Do's and Don'ts (HRWorld.com; site includes advertisements). How to Convert Your Resume Into an Infographic highlights three free web apps that help you 'make colorful and interesting infographics out of your credentials and present your qualifications to head hunters in this new and exciting way,' including using information from your LinkedIn or Facebook profiles (PDFconverter.com, a software development company).

Resume Keyword Suggestions - A helpful list of effective 'action' keywords to use when describing your past work experience to prospective employers (site includes advertisements, pop-up ads). Rockport offers a similar list of Resume Power Words. See also Action Verb Checklist new (Job Bank - Service Canada).

Rockport Masterpiece Resumes - A lengthy book excerpt explaining the process of resume writing. (Site includes advertisements)

Working at Home - Advice on how to find work you can do from your home (JobStar; site includes advertisements). See also Work-at-Home Scams (Better Business Bureau), Money Matters : Work at Home & Work at Home Schemes (Federal Trade Commission), and Work-at-Home Scams: Red Flags & Tips to Stay Safe (2010, National Cyber Security Alliance).