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The Guide to Internet Job Searching

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The Riley Guide: Places that Post Jobs: Local US Jobs

Local US Job Opportunities:
New England & Mid-Atlantic

May 2008

Regional Resources || Connecticut || Delaware || District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)
Maine || Maryland || Massachusetts || New Hampshire || New Jersey || New York
Pennsylvania || Rhode Island || Vermont || Virginia || West Virginia

The majority of the listings here are for the state employment services and local newspapers. We also have listings for Job Search / Networking Support Groups in this region.

Regional Resources

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (DC) Career Center
...listings of local jobs in the Jewish community around Washington DC. These positions are posted by the many social services and other Jewish organizations in the area, but most non-religious positions are not limited to persons of the Jewish faith.
JobCircle.com
... offers all kinds of job and career information for IT and engineering professionals on the eastern seaboard. Read the articles, locate IT user groups or JobCircle discussion forums. Browse the directory of Information Technology employers. Enter a keyword into the handy radius search to locate a job.
Boston Job Source
...really the New England Job Source, this is a one-stop shop for jobs, employers, and much more for this region.
Leddy Group
...a quality oriented staffing service for a wide range of industries. Leddy Group currently has ten offices in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
NewEnglandJobs.org
...posts job listings for New England's nonprofit employers. A Service of Executive Service Corps, a regional, nonprofit corporation headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Quality Search
...providing placement service for Software Quality Assurance and IT professionals in New England.
Tri-State Jobs
...this site is focused on jobs in NY, NJ, Connecticut, and PA. It has numerous listings and gives you the option of apply to jobs without posting your resume in their database.
Washington Post 200
"The Post 200 starts with a list of the 125 largest public companies with headquarters in Washington and its suburbs. Completing the 200 are the 20 largest financial institutions with headquarters in the region, the 15 largest private companies with headquarters in the area and the 20 largest public companies in Maryland and Virginia, respectively, with headquarters outside the Washington area." Rankings for several years are also available from this page so you can track a company's progress (or decline...).

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Connecticut

Government Services

CTJobCentral
...the state's job bank
Connecticut Department of Labor
... including job services and unemployment information.
Job and Career ConneCTion
...from the state Labor Department.

Other Employment Sources

CTJobs.com: Connecticut’s Online Career Center
...Click on Find Jobs to start your search. Select the county and category of job you’re interested in and add a keyword if you like. The career resources are helpful and you can register (free) to use the resume tools or have job alerts sent to you.
JobsInCt.com
...nice site focused on jobs in Connecticut. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States as well as several other states and makes it easy for you to switch between sites (bottom of the front page).
AllCountyJobs.com
...an online job site serving Connecticut and southeast NY. Jobseekers may search for jobs in each area by keyword, city, category or company name. Only employers located in the local areas are permitted to post jobs on our site. The individual areas covered include WestchesterCountyJobs (southeast NY state), FairfieldCountyJobs (southwest CT), NewHavenCountyJobs (south central CT), NewLondCountyJobs (southeastern CT), and HartfordCountyJobs (northern CT ). There are other county sites in development, so visiting this gateway will keep you informed of their progress.

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Delaware

Government Services

DelawareWorks
... . including job services and unemployment information. Check here for the new state job bank.
Delaware Joblink
...the State of Delaware's One-Stop employment and training integrated service delivery system.

Newspapers

Delaware Online, Wilmington News Journal
...all of the usual features of a daily newspaper, plus yellow pages for Delaware businesses. Click on the Jobs link to access the career resources.
JobsInDE.com
...nice site focused on jobs in Delaware. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for several other states and makes it easy for you to switch between sites (bottom of the front page).

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District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)

Government Services

District of Columbia Virtual One Stop
DC Department of Employment Services
.... including job services and unemployment information

District Government Jobs

DC Department of Human Resources
"DCHR helps District agencies meet their staffing requirements to ensure the highest level of customer service to our residents." Summer jobs and internships are included.
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
...under the direction of Chief Cathy L. Lanier, this is one of the 10 largest police agencies in the U.S., and the primary law enforcement agency for our nation's capital.

Other Employment Sources

DC Central Kitchen
...this non-profit organization operates a food-recovery and distribution program for the greater Washington DC area, receiving overstock and leftover food from various stores and restaurants and turning it into good meals for the hungry. They also operate a very successful Culinary Arts Job Training Program, training the unemployed for positions in restaurants and other food preparation facilities. Information is available online.
DC Job Source
...this local source for jobs and employer links covers not just Washington DC (including the Feds) but also the surrounding areas from Baltimore MD down to Richmond VA. Another great service from The Internet Job Source.
DCJobs.com
...part of the Local JobNetwork, this site offers jobs, lists of employers, event schedules, and other resources for the Washington DC region. You do not need to register to search and review listings nor to apply for listings found here, but be aware that in some cases you will be taken to the employer's website where you will need to submit your resume. You can target specific towns / regions / sections of the DC metro area by scrolling down the front page to the list of Employment Sites in the left margin. You'll also see Diversity sites for DC, Maryland, and Virginia listed here.
ExecutiveBiz.jobs
"Where DC area executives go for jobs." It is not specific to executives but it is targeted to the DC area. No registration for job seekers, only those folks wanting to post jobs here. It is the job board for ExecutiveBiz, a weekly digital magazine that's written exclusively for business executives in the Greater Washington Area.
MetroPets: Jobs with local shelters, rescue groups, and animal welfare organizations
...do you love to work with animals? You can find links to job pages with DC-area animal groups and clinics as well as actual job listings for anyone from dog walkers to experienced veterinary technicians.
Washington Network Group Job Board
This is a free job board where WNG members and others may review listings posted by group members as well as other employers and recruiters. Positions are listed for six weeks, and the group reserves the right to refuse any posting. Positions are generally in the Washington DC region.

Job seekers in Washington DC will also want to review the resources for Virginia and Maryland.

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Maine

Government Services

Maine's Employment Info Guide
...services of the state.
Maine Department of Labor
...includes employment services and unemployment information
Maine State Government Career Opportunities
Working in Maine
...includes employment services and unemployment information
Maine Career Centers
... search for the Maine Employment Service career center closest to your home, check it's schedule of events for workshops and recruiting events. Each center also offers photocopiers, computers, phones, and fax machines for you to use.

Other Employment Sources

JobsinME.com
...nice site focused on jobs in the state of Maine. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States and makes it easy for you to move between all the sites.
MESDA Job Board, Maine's Software and Information Technology Industry Association
...technology jobs from employers across the state of Maine. MEDSA is a non-profit trade association advocating for the software / IT industry in Maine. Users will find other helpful resources in other areas of the MEDSA website, including a great Industry directory with links to employers.

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Maryland

Government Services

Maryland's CareerNet
Information on job search in Maryland, employers, and other good resources. A Service of Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
...includes employment services and unemployment information

State & Local Government Jobs

Montgomery County, MD, Public Schools
...jobs for teachers, administrative personnel, support personnel, and substitute teachers for the largest school district in Maryland (16th largest in the US). This is where I live and pay taxes. I want them to have the best educators.
Montgomery County Police Department
...learn about the police department and apply for positions including 911 operator and crossing guard. This police force lead the DC Area Sniper Task Force a few years ago.
Prince George's County Police Department
...bordering Montgomery County (MD) and the District of Columbia, Prince George's County is experiencing a great amount of growth and development, and is recruiting for new officers for their force.

Newspapers

BaltimoreSun.com
Gazette.net
...a local newspaper serving Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's and Carroll Counties, and Southern Maryland. Several communities have their own news areas.

Other Employment Sources

Enoch Pratt Public Library Job Center
An excellent resource provided by the librarians at the public library for Baltimore. If you're in the vicinity, stop by and use the facilities in the Job Center itself. If not, use the website to access business information, job and career resources, and job leads from the area newspapers.
Maryland Artists Equity Foundation Scholarship Competition
Senior high school students from all Maryland public and private schools, who have applied for entry to an accredited college or university for advanced art studies in the visual arts, are eligible to apply for MAEF scholarships.
Maryland Careers
..."links and content to assist Marylanders with job search, career change, recruiting and counseling." The Resources area includes links to over 300 employers in MD, DE, and PA, over 100 telephone joblines, and links to MD libraries and career centers. You'll also want to review the articles on jobsearch. One special area you should visit is the section for the defense industry, a major presence in this region.
Sailor: Maryland's Online Public Information Network
Developed by the libraries of Maryland, Sailor connects its communities with state and local information and library databases. It also links to select Internet sites. To access the career resources, select the Business/Employment link or choose E (for Employment) in the Maryland A to Z section.
St. Joseph Medical Center Career Opportunities
...located in Towson, MD, the St. Joseph Medical Center is looking for nurses as well as other health-care and administrative personnel. You can explore the current openings, read interviews with the managers of each unit of the hospital, learn about employee benefits, and even contact the HR department.
WorkBaltimore.com
...online job site for Baltimore and northern MD. Easy to search, and registration is not required until you want to use their online application process. Registration just takes an email address, password, current area of interest, and "how did you hear about us?". This site is operated by Job Ranch, an operator of several local US job boards. Each is run in partnership with a local media organization, and unlike some "local" sites run by a single entity, they truly keep the boards local.

Job seekers in the Maryland / Metro-DC area will also want to review the resources for District of Columbia and Virginia.

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Massachusetts

Government Services

Massachusetts JobQuest
...a "bulletin board" of training program links in Massachusetts and beyond.
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
...the former Division of Employment and Training. This incorporates both Unemployment services and information as well as Career Services.
City of Boston
...the economic and cultural hub of New England
City of Worcester
...the third largest city in New England
City of Cambridge
...their own listings plus links to top employers in the city.

Newspapers

Boston.Com, the Boston Globe online
Boston Herald
Worcester Telegram and Gazette
...also includes several regional newspapers surrounding the Boston Metro area, including Town Online, below.
Wicked Local
...news, information, and employment opportunities in Eastern Massachusetts, from GateHouse Media New England. This used to be TownOnline. (If you don't understand the term "wicked", then you don't know New England.)

Other Employment Sources

Boston Online
Links to almost anything you want to know about Boston, including local companies, employment info, and business mags. Even a guide to finding the best bagels in town, which by the way are made at Kupel's on Harvard Street in Brookline. Try to get there just as they dump a hot batch into the bins and just dip them in some of the cream cheese with little green onions. Mmmmmmmmmmmm Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston
Operation A.B.L.E. (Ability Based on Long Experience) has been providing job training and employment services to mature workers age 45 and older since 1982. (Yes, I include myself in that "mature" category.)Their website is filled with resources for this group, including a new job posting page. Users do not need to register to use this online service, but you will want to have a resume and cover letter ready in electronic format for submitting. While the jobs are in the greater Boston area, the tips for mature workers and other information resources are excellent for all job seekers.
getajob.cc, was FutureWorks
...Based in Springfield, getajob.cc is the online presence of FutureWorks, a career center which can assist you with your job search by offering advice on career planning, resumes and cover letters, interviewing, training, etc. and providing such tools as computers, phones, fax machines, copiers. Languages spoken by the staff include English, French, Spanish and Russian. Individual career counseling is available to speakers of these languages. Most workshops are offered in English, there are some meetings in Spanish, and all persons are invited to bring interpreters with them as needed. Most services are free, some cost a small fee.
JobsinMA.com
...nice site focused on jobs in Massachusetts. While you can search by a number of features, I especially like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States and makes it easy for you to move between all the sites.
WesternMassWorks.com
...jobs in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire County, Massachusetts. This local job site is operated by AllCountyJobs.com, who also operates several local boards for CT and NY.
The Work Place
...a One-Stop Career Center located on Chauncey Street in Boston. Job seekers and career-changers can access numerous free services as well as moderately priced expert services (career counseling / resume preparation / assessments). The Work Place in conjunction with Jewish Vocational Services also offers a number of workshops, recruiting events, and networking groups (calendar is posted online). Veterans and others affected by recent layoffs are eligible for free professionals services. Check the website for information.

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New Hampshire

Government Services

New Hampshire Job Match
...the New Hampshire Job Bank
NHWorks.org
..another great service to help you find employment here.
New Hampshire Dept of Employment Security
...includes employment services and unemployment information
NH.gov
The official website for the state of New Hampshire. Community profiles, resources for living, working, and doing business here, plus links to the state's schools and colleges and other resources of interest. Under "Working" is a list of job resources.

Other Employment Sources

JobsinNH.com
...nice site focused on jobs in New Hampshire. While you can search by a number of features, I especially like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States and makes it easy for you to move between all the sites.
NH Jobs List
...a mailing list service that lists job opportunities in New Hampshire. Dave English started the list because most NH job boards include so many listings for Massachusetts that it was becoming difficult to filter these out. The focus of the list will be to provide a place for NH jobs to be posted regardless of permanent or contract, as long as the work is to be performed in NH. The list is open to employers, agencies, and individuals to post NH job information that will be distributed to all the members on the list. You can use the URL above to review the list archives and subscribe.
Seacoastcareers.com
"The most local jobs from Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine." Job classifieds from the local papers covering Portsmouth, Hampton, Exeter, Dover, and Rockingham NH along with York ME.

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New Jersey

Government Services

Workforce New Jersey
New Jersey One-Stop. Excellent information on the job search in general and career resources for you to explore.
New Jersey Department of Labor
...includes employment services and unemployment information

Other Employment Sources

JobsInNJ.com
...nice site focused on jobs in New Jersey. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States as well as several other states and makes it easy for you to switch between sites (bottom of the front page).
NJ Jobs
An exclusive job opening service for New Jersey businesses. Jobs are posted according to the week they are received, and they are listed alphabetically by job title. Use the "find" feature of your web browser to look for keywords.
NJCareers.com
...small but decent site with job listings for this state. Nice features: postings link to the posting organization / employer, and all listings have the date posted and the date the listing will expire at the top.
NJ.com: Everything New Jersey
...that includes jobs. This site offers yelllow pages listings, community info, and access to several newspapers in the state (plus their classifieds.)
TPG Staffing
...a woman owned, full-service NJ staffing company focused on New Jersey's employers and job seekers. They handle a full range of employment possibilities including temporary assignments, temp-to-hire (perm) and full-time placement opportunities. You can browse the site and review their current list of opernings before registering.

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New York

Government Services

New York State Job Exchange
...the Empire State's new job bank.
New York State Department of Labor
...includes employment services and unemployment information.
New York City Workforce 1
...jobs, employment and unemployment assistance, and career assistance for persons in New York City.
New York CareerZone
... developed primarily for its students, this is an interactive career exploration tool. Select the flash, graphics, or text version to start your session. Choose a broad category, then a job title within that. CareerZone provides information about the skills and education required, the tasks involved, and the job outlook and expected wages for any of the careers selected. You can then link from the job title to current job offerings in the New York Job Bank.

State & Local Government Jobs

NYC Teaching Fellows
Have you ever considered offering your talents as a teacher? How about if by doing so you get a fully-paid Masters? This program offered by New York City is "a highly selective Fellowship that is mobilizing talented professionals to commit to teach in our city's most under-performing schools. [...] Fellows are chosen through an intense selection process and trained in an accelerated pre-service program. Fellows commit to teach in an under-performing city school, beginning this fall." Fellows are paid a regular teacher's salary and also receive intensive pre-service training with living stipend and an accelerated, fully-paid Master's Degree program. Check the website for deadlines.

Newspapers

New York Times
..."All the news that's fit to print." Free registration is required in order to read the articles, but not to view the Job Market.
Syracuse OnLine
..affiliated with the Syracuse, NY, newspapers, and hosting their classified ads online.

Other Employment Sources

WestchesterCountyJobs
RocklandCountyJobs.com
PutnamCountyJobs.com
DutchessCountyJobs.net
...These job sites for various areas of New York allow jobseekers to search for jobs in this regions by keyword, city, category or company name. Only employers located in the local areas are permitted to post jobs on the sites. Part of AllCountyJobs.com which covers this area plus several regions of CT (you'll see the links on their pages).
daVinciJobs, the daVinci Project of Upstate New York
...based in Syracuse, NY, this project is a consortium of companies in Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, and Oswego counties of central New York focused on attracting professionals in all disciplines to exciting and challenging position in this area. Search by keyword or review all jobs in the database. Site also includes information on living in upstate NY as well as links to all kinds of resources online. DaVinci also includes info for Interns/Co-ops, Nontechnical employees, and non-US Citizens.
HighTechNY
...sponsored by the NY Department of Labor, this site is dedicated to "listing some of the most exciting and rewarding high-technology jobs available today in New York State." Job seekers can search the listings, browse the short list of "highlighted" employers and review their current listings, search for training to keep those skills current, and finally look at all high tech employers headquartered in or having a major presence in NY State.
Metropolitan Nurse
....information, resources, and services for Nurses seeking employment in the New York metropolitan region (the nine counties in and around NYC). No fee for use, and no need to register unless you want to store a resume or save employment searches here.
JobsInNewYork.com
...nice site focused on jobs in New York. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States as well as several other states and makes it easy for you to switch between sites (bottom of the front page).
NewYorkJobs.com
...a job board for the state of New York and some close regions like Fairfield County CT. Operated by Jobbex, a job site software developer. It's a pretty nice site with good listings in a number of job areas and the database is easy to search or browse. Registration is required in order to apply for jobs, but you can search without registering to be sure you see things that interest you. They do offer confidentiality options for your resume.
New York Job Source
...folks seeking work in either the Empire State or the Big Apple will want to place this site near the top of their "must search" list. Job listings, lists of employers, career fairs, apartments, salary data, etc etc etc. One of the many state-targeted sites offered by the Internet Job Source.
NYCareers.com
..part of the localcareers.com network, this targeted site allows you to target your search to a specific region of the state. Local links connect you to more resources for the state. Free registration of your resume allows you to create a job agent to do the searching for you and email you the results.
Western New York JOBS Weekly
...job openings in all fields for the greater Buffalo area. Ads are only listed for 7 days, site updated Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Pennsylvania

Government Services

Commonwealth Workforce Development System
Pennsylvania's online one-stop with services for job seekers and employers. Get help in preparing your resume, locate support services, and find training programs or career-related events. This new service has replaced the CareerLink service.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
...includes employment services and unemployment information
Phila.gov
...access many city services through this page, including Employment Information (under either Business or Residents.) This includes federal, state, and city job leads along with education and training resources.

Newspapers

Philly.com
...The Inquirer, the Daily News, and other local sources for Philadelphia news and info.

Other Employment Sources

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
...established in 1972 by nine Philadelphia cultural institutions, the Culture Alliance now has a membership of over 300 non-profit arts and culture organizations from across the Greater Philadelphia area. Among the services they provide their members, the Culture Alliance operates a nice job bank with numerous interesting opportunities for professionals and volunteers who want to work in the art and culture industry.
Job & Career Education Center, Carnegie Libary of Pittsburgh
...incredibly comprehensive source of information for employment, employers, and career resources and assistance in the Pittsburgh area. Go Librarians!
JobsInPA.com
...nice site focused on jobs in the Commonwealth of PA. While you can search by a number of features, I like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for several other states and makes it easy for you to switch between sites (bottom of the front page).
Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University (Philadelphia, PA)
...part of the School of Business at LaSalle, the Center's purpose is to "help nonprofits enhance their own ability to govern, manage and perform more effectively." As an added service, they also list current job openings for nonprofits in the Tri-state Area (NJ / PA / DE).
Pennsylvania Jobs.com
...jobs across the state. I'm not thrilled with their search requirements -- you must select a job category, and you must select either a city or a region of the state.
PhillyJobs.com
... a gateway connecting companies and recruiters with the qualified talent they need. You must register to apply for job listings.
ProSearch
..."ProSearch, Inc.™ specializes in the permanent and temporary placement of technology (IT), financial, and related professionals throughout the Mid-Atlantic and nearby areas." Nice listing of current positions they are working to fill. Based primarily in the greater Philadelphia area. They also have a nice complement of information on the Phila area along with articles on interviewing and counteroffers (or, as they term them, "counterproductives.")
Team Pennsylvania Foundation
... a partnership of the public and private sectors working to create and retain jobs within the state. You'll find a business directory and other information for entrepreneurs.
WorkPittsburgh.com
...online job site for Pittsburgh and western PA. Easy to search, and registration is not required until you want to use their online application process. Registration just takes an email address, password, current area of interest, and "how did you hear about us?". This site is operated by Job Ranch, an operator of several local US job boards. Each is run in partnership with a local media organization, and unlike some "local" sites run by a single entity, they truly keep the boards local.

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Rhode Island

Government Services

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
...includes employment services and unemployment information along with the state job bank.
NetworkRI
...the state's recruitment home. Click on "Out of Work?" to reach financial aid and training information

Other Employment Sources

JobsinRI
...nice site focused on jobs in Rhode Island. While you can search by a number of features, I especially like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States and makes it easy for you to move between all the sites.

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Vermont

Government Services

Vermont JobLink
...the state's great job bank.
Vermont Department of Labor
...includes employment services and unemployment information along with the state job bank.
State of Vermont Home Page
... features maps, agency links, and business, education, and relocation information along with detailed community profiles and the ServiceNet guide to community services.

Other Employment Sources

JobsinVT.com
...nice site focused on jobs in Vermont. While you can search by a number of features, I especially like the "New Jobs" and "New Temp Jobs" buttons for quick reviews of things posted in recent days. Registration is not required. This company runs similar job sites for all the New England States and makes it easy for you to move between all the sites.

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Virginia

Government Services

Virginia Workforce Connection
...the commonwealth's job bank
CareerConnect
...Virginia's one-stop electronic workforce development system. This site includes job listings, resumes for employers to scan, training and education opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia (including apprenticeships and financial aid info), labor market information, and community resources to help those who are in need of child and elder care support, health information, transportation and housing info, or public support. Very very nice central resource.
Virginia Employment Commission
...includes employment services and unemployment information
Career Clusters in Virginia
... a central access point to this collection of career tools for job seekers of different ages.
r u ready?: Life After High School
...addresses issues common to high school students trying to make decisions about their futures. Also has information on choosing a career and paying for college.
Virginia VIEW
...provides career and education information for all citizens from kindergarten through adult. This is a great career exploration resource with college and financial aid information, a list of Virginia job hotlines, and much more.
The Guide to Career Prospects in Virginia
...a database of information about careers that are important to Virginia (and almost every other state!) If you are interested in career information specific to Virginia, this site is a gold mine. Search for information on various careers by keyword or browse them by job family. Under "About This Guide" you'll find a list of all certification and licensing agencies for the state arranged by profession or type of establishment (animal hospital, funeral home, etc.) complete with the current number of licenses held, the regulating agency, and the phone number to call for more info. The "Related Links" will take you to more sources for wage, occupational, and education or training info at the regional, state, and national level.

Newspapers

Gateway Virginia
...the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Gateway offers links to cities, universities, government information, and links to other Virginia newspapers.
Hampton Roads CareerConnection.com
.. includes community and employer resources

Other Employment Sources

Senior Employment Resources
...a job placement service that matches companies and job seekers age 50 and above in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. SER works to match jobs to those job seekers who are registered with SER (information on registering is available online). As a registered applicant, you can scan current listings and request your resume be considered. Registered job applicants are also offered counseling, computer training, resume editing, access to computers and FAX services, access to a data base of available jobs, volunteer opportunities and networking opportunities.

Job seekers in Northern Virginia will also want to review the resources for District of Columbia and Maryland.

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Washington DC

--see District of Columbia

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West Virginia

Government Services

Workforce West Virginia
...the state's job bank and one-stop career services center.
West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs
...includes employment services and unemployment information
Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
The official website of West Virginia. The links to cities, counties, and colleges and job-training resources can be particularly helpful for job seekers and career changers. Scroll down the opening page to view the Employment links with teaching and state government jobs for WV.

Other Employment Sources

West Virginia Jobs
Browse all of the job listings or select a specific job category to view. Browse or search for a specific company profile. Registration is only required to post a resume.

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