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General Job & Career Links & Resources
For information on starting and running a small business, see:
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & MONEY MANAGEMENT: Small Business Resources
America's Career InfoNet - A great starting point for your job search. Includes
Career One Stop , offering a wide assortment of career information and job search tools such as career videos, skills profiler, resume tutorial, and much more; and America's Service Locator, a searchable database of local service centers which provide free access to the internet, faxes, copy machines, and many other services for job hunters. Now has a special section on Worker Re-Employment, covering employment, training, and financial help during job transitions. You can also call the Helpline, 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627), for information about jobs, training, and career resources. 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). There is now also a commercially-run version of the America's Job Bank site,
America's Job Exchange (to see all jobs in a particular zip code, enter 'ALL' in the keyword box); includes New Jersey's Job Exchange (a subsidiary of NaviSite).
Apprenticeship Training Resources - Links to information on apprenticeships in the U.S. and abroad. (Personal site, by Kathryn Hake)
Career-Related Links
- Selected links on career exploration, job searching, and education. (Career Services at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)
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)
Google Directory: Employment - Links to job-search websites aimed at specific occupations, such as construction & maintenance, health care, hospitality, insurance, law enforcement, marketing & sales, publishing, retail, telecommunications, and many others (commercial site). See also Yahoo Professional Organizations, described below, and additional resources in our Career Discovery section.
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. (Morris County Library)
Job Fairs (Google Directory) - Links to sites with information on upcoming job fairs.
Job-Hunt.Org - News, advice, and links to resources for job hunters, organized into categories. Particularly useful for relocators is the list of job resources by state. (By a website development and consulting company)
JobStar Central - Career and job search information, including resume advice, career guides, salary info, and tips on finding 'hidden jobs'. (Bay Area Library & Information System; commercial site)
Jobweb - Career development and job-search resources for college students and new college graduates. (National Association of Colleges and Employers; commercial site)
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)
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. You'll need your library card barcode to get started. The
Peterson's Test Prep website also offers practice tests and study tips for a variety of standardized education and employment tests. Click on the 'Prepare for Tests' tab at the top.
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)
Rutgers Job Search Guide - More links to explore career options, compare salaries, research companies, browse job openings, post a resume, or get professional help with your job search.
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).
Virtual Career Center - Selected links to job search resources, college planning resources, online computer training, and library resources. Of particular interest are separate employment resource pages specifically for African Americans, disabled workers, ex-offenders, Latino/Hispanic, nonprofit, self-employment, seniors, teens/students, women, working parents, and more. (N.J. State Library)
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 (commercial site). See also Google Directory: Employment, described above, and additional resources in our Career Discovery section.
Career Discovery
Career Exploration Links - 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 Information Web Guide - An extensive directory of online career information, arranged by subject. (Personal site, by Kathryn Hake)
Career Interests 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 Services Center Resource Kits - Information on dozens of career paths, with sample job titles, links, and other resources. Arranged by college major. (University of Delaware)
Career Voyages - Provides information on high growth, high demand occupations, and outlines the skills and education needed for those jobs. Site is divided into four sections, for students, parents, career changers, and career advisors (U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education).
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 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)
What Can I Do With This Major - For the college student, recent grad, or career changer, this site provides information on job opportunities related to different college majors. Also includes many useful career and job searching links for each occupation. (Westfield State College, MA)
Employment Law, Health, & Safety
Disability Info - 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 OnLine Help: 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 Job Central's Disability page (non-profit organization).
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. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Employment Law Guide - 'This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers.' Provides information on laws relating to wages, benefits, safety and health, and nondiscrimination. Scroll past the preface for Table of Contents links. 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.' See also Workplace Fairness, described below.
Licensed Professions & Occupations in NJ - An alphabetical listing of all professions and occupations for which the state of New Jersey requires a license or other certification, with links to the appropriate licensing board (N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs). To find the requirements for obtaining a license to practice your profession in other states, check 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, arranged alphabetically. Includes OSHA standards, potential hazards, and possible solutions. (U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Admin.)
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. (Nonprofit organization, formerly National Employee Rights Institute)
Government Jobs
Best Places to Work In the Federal Government [UPDATED!] - A 2009 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 US, but not directly to job listings. Site may be slow to load and navigate. (Commercial site)
GovtJob.Net: Local Government Jobs - Employment opportunities in local governments across the U.S. Arranged by job category rather than location. This is NOT a comprehensive listing. (Local Government Institute)
N.J. Civil Service [UPDATED LINKS!] - 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.
N.J. Public Safety Careers (Firefighters and Law Enforcement) [UPDATED LINK!] - Check here for announcements of tests, job openings, and promotional information for firefighters and law enforcement officers in NJ.
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. You'll need your library card barcode to get started. Peterson's Civil Service Exam Central website sells Civil Service Test Preparation books, but also offers some free test-taking tips, plus related quizzes and information (focus is on the Caseworker exam). See also
Law Enforcement,
Firefighter,
Postal,
Real Estate, and ASVAB Central. (Thomson Peterson's)
State Government Jobs - Links to state civil service websites in all 50 states.
Student Jobs - If you're in high school, college, or graduate school, you can use this site to create a resume or profile online, and search for student jobs in U.S. government agencies. (U.S. OPM / U.S. Department of Education)
USA Jobs - The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information. Allows searching by job categories and type. Federal Jobs Digest offers helpful news and advice for government job seekers (under 'Government Job News', 'Columns', and 'Special Interest'); not recommended for job searching.
Job Listings
See also: Government Job Listings
Before posting your resume online or submitting job applications electronically, please read Jobseekers: Protect Your Identity & Your Privacy
The following sites should be useful for job-hunting, but no site is comprehensive. We suggest you check at least a few different websites, as well as other resources (such as local newspaper ads, professional & trade publications, etc.) to get the greatest number of available job listings.
For information on starting and running a small business, see:
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT & MONEY MANAGEMENT: Small Business Resources
America's Career InfoNet - A great starting point for your job search. Includes
Career One Stop , offering a wide assortment of career information and job search tools such as career videos, skills profiler, resume tutorial, and much more; and America's Service Locator, a searchable database of local service centers which provide free access to the internet, faxes, copy machines, and many other services for job hunters. Now has a special section on Worker Re-Employment, covering employment, training, and financial help during job transitions. You can also call the Helpline, 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627), for information about jobs, training, and career resources. 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). There is now also a commercially-run version of the America's Job Bank site,
America's Job Exchange (to see all jobs in a particular zip code, enter 'ALL' in the keyword box); includes New Jersey's Job Exchange (a subsidiary of NaviSite).
Americorps - 'AmeriCorps is a national network of programs that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in communities throughout the nation. AmeriCorps offers several ways to get involved, from part-time local service programs to full-time residential programs. Members receive guidance and training so they can make a contribution that suits their talents, interests, and availability.' Many AmeriCorps members also receive a modest living allowance. (Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency)
Career Builder - Job listings from more than 300,000 employers. CareerBuilder powers the career sites for more than 9,000 Web sites, including 140 newspapers and leading portals such as MSN and AOL. Also offers an e-mail alert service. (Owned by Gannett Co, Inc., Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company, and Microsoft Corp.)
Career Jet - This easy-to-use employment search engine allows you to search a growing selection of jobsites with a single search; job listings come from company websites, recruitment agency websites and large specialist recruitment sites. Search by job titles, keywords, and/or locations, browse a list of companies currently recruiting, or browse jobs by industry or function. Includes jobs outside the U.S. (Commercial site)
College Recruiter 
- Internship opportunities for college students and entry-level jobs for college graduates. You can subscribe to an RSS feed for job postings. The site also offers podcasts and other resources related to job hunting; quality is variable (commercial site: Adguide Publications).
NACElink Network Student Information provides job listings through college/university career center web sites, as well as employer profiles and free career & job-search articles online (National Association of Colleges and Employers, DirectEmployers Association, and Symplicity Corporation).
CoolWorks® - Seasonal & short-term employment opportunities in parks, resorts, camps, ranches, etc. Includes internships and volunteer opportunities, and some year-round positions. (Commercial site)
Green Collar Jobs - Links to job boards that focus on social or environmental responsibility, plus related resources. Covers clean energy jobs, nonprofit jobs, and more. NOTE: The 'Green Job Board' listed under 'More Services' retrieves all kinds of jobs, not just green ones (Green Jobs Network). See also Great Green Careers (Ogden Publications, Inc., publisher of Mother Earth News and related books and magazines).
Guru.com - Job listings for freelance / temp and permanent positions in creative, IT, business consulting, and office / administrative fields. Also offers articles and advice for 'Independent Professionals.' Basic membership is free, with additional services available for paid subscribers. (Commercial site)
Job Central - Equal opportunity job postings from major U.S. employers; covers all industries and occupations, from entry level to CEO. Includes special sections on disability, diversity, veterans, seniors, students, and youth, plus general advice on careers and job hunting. You can post your resume on the site, browse jobs by occupation, industry, or company, search jobs by location and/or keyword, or search international jobs. (National Association of State Workforce Agencies, non-profit organization)
Job Circle Regional Job Listings - Job listings in the Mid-Atlantic region (NJ, PA, NY, DE, MD, and DC). You can search jobs by keyword, browse jobs by zip code or employer, or view all jobs by state or industry. Also sponsors Career Fairs in the region and offers a variety of other Career Development Resources. (Human Capital Solutions, LLC)
Monster.com - Includes job postings from other countries as well as the U.S. Site may be slow to load and navigate. (Commercial site)
Net Temps - Job postings for direct placement and contract (temporary or consulting) professionals. Organized by career fields. (Commercial site)
Network for Good - Volunteer work can be personally rewarding, and can also provide job hunters with opportunities to learn new skills and make professional contacts! Enter your zip code to locate organizations looking for volunteers within commuting distance from your home. All for Good, Volunteer Match and 1-800-Volunteer are similar sites. See Volunteer.gov for volunteer opportunities with federal agencies such as the National Park Service, Forest Service, and Veterans Administration.
NJ.com: New Jersey Jobs - Classified job listings from several N.J. papers, plus job-hunting advice; site may be slow to load and navigate. For more N.J. jobs, see Workforce New Jersey, described below.
Non-Profit Jobs - A review of leading nonprofit job listing sites, with links (onPhilanthropy.com). Idealist.org includes listings of jobs and internships in the non-profit field.
Vet Jobs - Job listings, employment advice and other employment resources for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans, and their family members (Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States). See also Vet Central (Job Central, non-profit organization).
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network - Search for jobs in New Jersey (civil service or other), or post your resume online. You can also access a variety of job-related information, including education, training opportunities, labor market information, and social services (Official State of N.J. site). For job banks in all U.S. states, see Career One Stop's State Job Banks page.
Minorities, Women, Seniors & Disabled
See also:
Employment Law, Health, & Safety
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
Disability Info - 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 OnLine Help: 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 Job Central's Disability page (non-profit organization).
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 Job Central's Diversity page (Job Central, non-profit organization)
LatPro - A job-search site for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking professionals throughout the Americas.
Senior Corps - Volunteer opportunities for senior citizens. A related site, formerly Senior Service, is now Get Involved. (Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency)
Senior Job Bank - Job postings from employers who are committed to hiring baby boomers and older workers, plus resume and job alert registration for job seekers, as well as career and education information. A sister site, WorkForce 50, is described below. Free registration is required to use some features.
Women for Hire - Career-related information and videos geared to working women, plus an online job board (by Tory Johnson, author and founder of career recruiting company; commercial site). 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.
WorkForce 50 - Job listings, job-hunting advice, and related resources for people 50 and over. Browse by state or used the advanced search feature to find jobs by state, job category, and/or type of job (full-time, part-time, etc.). Free registration is required to use some features.
Working Mother Magazine - Articles on balancing work and family life. Includes an annual list of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers [UPDATED!] plus Best Companies for Multicultural Women and more. Also offers a free e-newsletter. (Commercial site)
Research a Company
Annual Report Service - 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 free hard copy, or to link to Edgar Online SEC filings or NYSE listing. (NOTE: Free registration is required to use this site.)
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 Tips & Tools - Advice and links for doing company research. (Morris County Library)
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. (Commercial site: Wright Investors' Service, Inc.)
Google Web Directory: Company Information - More links to sources of business and company information.
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.
Monster Research - A large database of company information, arranged alphabetically. Click on a letter to browse companies beginning with that letter; there is a profile for each company listed. NOTE: Searching by keyword or company name NOT bring up company profiles, only job listings. (Commercial site)
Rutgers Company Research Guide - More links to resources for researching companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews, Etiquette
Protect 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.' (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)
Job Offer or Identity-Theft Scam? - Advice on how to recognize and protect yourself from identity theft scams disguised as job offers. (Money/CNN)
Payment Forwarding Job Scams - Tips on how to avoid 'Payment Forwarding' job scams, and advice for victims. (World Privacy Forum Workplace Privacy Project)
Posting Your Resume Online - Advice on when and where to post a resume to minimize your risk factors while you look for a job. (World Privacy Forum Workplace Privacy Project)
Your Resume may be Overshadowed by your Online Persona - 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. Read this article for more info (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse). See also Clean Up Your Digital Dirt Before It Trashes Your Job Search (Wall Street Journal).
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).
Career / Job Fairs [UPDATED LINK! Link opens directly to a PDF document.] - Tips on preparing for, attending, and following up on job fairs. Some information is specific to Marshall University, but most of the advice is general.
Career Lab's 200 Cover Letters is now CoverLetters.com, described below.
CNN / Money / Fortune Magazine: Ask Annie - Dozens of articles offering advice for employees and jobseekers on topics such as 'Dare you ask for a raise now?' 'Out of work 6 months - now what?' 'Will your references sabotage your job hunt?' and 'Ace your first 100 days in a new job.' (Commercial site)
Cover Letters - Tips for writing effective cover letters (Writing Center at Rensselaer). See also Job Search Letters (Boston College).
CoverLetters.com - Sample letters covering 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. NOTE: Some letters are only available to paid subscribers. (CareerLab.com, 'an executive career strategy and leadership development firm'; commercial site)
Cross Cultural Communication - Explains differences in communication styles among different cultures, and helps you learn to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. (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 on Asia. ('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. To navigate the site, use the gray menu bar above the picture. (Washington State University)
Electronic Resumes - How to create and use electronic resumes. (By author Susan Ireland, commercial site)
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 (Career Exchange, a Florida staffing firm). For more extensive advice, see Interviewing Cheat Sheet (HRWorld.com, commercial site), and Employment Interviewing, an 8-page guide to interviewing, in PDF format (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. Site may be slow to load and navigate. (Commercial site)
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 5 Simple Steps to Effective Networking (San José State University)
Optimal Resume [THIS WEBSITE CANNOT BE VIEWED IN INTERNET EXPLORER 6.] - Students and alumni of Rutgers — and hundreds of other schools — 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.' See the list of other participating colleges & universities to find out whether your school provides access. Sample resumes may be viewed by anyone. (Rutgers and Optimal Resume)
Reference Game - Tips on developing and maintaining good employment references (Wetfeet.com). See also Finding References That Sing Your Praises, and Finding Good References When You Can't Ask Your Boss. (Commercial sites)
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. Jobweb Resumes & Interviews offers articles on how to create an effective resume (samples included), plus advice on cover letters and interviews (National Association of Colleges and Employers). Jobstar Resume Resources includes more how-to tips, plus sample resumes & cover letters (commercial site, affiliated with CareerJournal.com). Some additional sample resumes (original and improved versions) may be found at Resume Edge (commercial site). See also 25 Things You Should Never Include on a Resume and Resume Do's and Don'ts (HRWorld.com, commercial site).
Resume Keyword Suggestions - A helpful list of effective 'action' keywords to use when describing your past work experience to prospective employers (Commercial site). Rockport offers a similar list of Resume Power Words.
ResumeTutor!© - An interactive workbook designed to teach you how to write a resume. (University of Minnesota)
Rockport Masterpiece Resumes - A lengthy book excerpt explaining the process of resume writing.
Working at Home - Advice on how to find work you can do from your home (JobStar), and how to avoid Work-at-Home Schemes (Better Business Bureau).
