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How to Job Search

How to Use The Internet in Your Job Search -- an overview of the entire process plus a "Quick Start" section.
Networking & Your Job Search
Find Your Dream Job by Targeting Employers
Use the Internet to Find Job Leads
Prepare Your Resume for Email and Online Posting
Using Employment Kiosks and Online Applications
Working with Recruiters & Search Firms -- how they work and how you might get their attention.
The Recession Has Changed The Search For New Employees, Judit Price, CareerCampaign.com
Job Search Advice
Tools for Finding More Information
Protecting Your Privacy Online
The Internet as a Job Reference
Scams & Schemes in Work & Employment Services
Networking & Support Groups

Before You Search

Self-Assessment Resources
Explore Career Options: Career & Occupational Guides
Counseling, Coaching, & Mentoring
Why Would Anyone Use a Career Coach? -- article
Employment & Industry Trends
Job Search Advice
Networking & Support Groups
Preparing for the World of Work
Legal Issues in Employment & Hiring -- includes information on credit reports
Scams & Schemes in Employment & Work Services
Is This Job Real? -- how to quickly research a job listing that you suspect isn't real, and what to do if you applied for a scam job!
Privacy Issues
Consider More Training & Education -- includes information on Financial Aid
Internships, etc.
Apprenticeships & The Job Corps
Unions, Associations, & Societies -- many offer apprenticeships or other training opportunities at workshops.
Internet Tutorials, Tools & Statistics
Email, ISP, & Domain Registration Services

Sites with Job Listings

Job Banks and Career Search Engines -- sites like Monster and services like Indeed.com
Recruiters & Staffing Firms
Directories of Recruiters
Newspapers & Magazines
More Online Job Search Directories (sites like this one)
Trade Shows, Conventions, & Career Fairs
Employment & Assistance Resources for Victims of National Disasters
Internships, Apprenticeships, & Volunteer Work
Part-Time / Hourly Listings
Teen & Seasonal / Kinda Cool Opportunities
Telecommuting & Work-At-Home
Considering Self-Employment
Free Agents & Franchising
Steps in Starting Your Own Business
Home-Based Businesses to Consider.
Executive Job Search Sources -- including Interim Execs
Executive Search Firms
Working with Recruiters & Search Firms -- how they work and how you might get their attention.
Women & Other Diversity / Affinity Groups -- includes faith-based resources
Resources for the Disabled
Ex-Offenders: Resources and Services
Veterans and Military Personnel and Their Families
Local US Job Opportunities & Career Fairs -- search by state or geographic region

International Job Resources: Search for Employment in Specific Countries and/or Regions of the World -- gateway to all of our non-US information pages

Multi-National Job Resources -- job banks and recruiters who span multiple countries and/or regions of the world.
Multi-National Non-Governmental Agencies
Canada, The Caribbean, and Central and South America
Western Europe
British Isles
Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe
Scandinavia
Africa and the Middle East
Asia and the Pacific Rim
Agriculture & Forestry
Animal Sciences
Building & Construction
Computing & Technology
Earth, Environmental, & Water Sciences
Engineering & Mathematics
Medical Fields
Allied & Complementary Health Fields and Healthcare Admin
Natural Sciences
Manufacturing
Mechanical, Repair, General & Skilled Labor
Mining & Offshore
Arts & Humanities
Hospitality, Sports, & Recreation
Education & Instruction
Information Delivery, Design, & Management
Personal Services - caregivers, household help, funeral services, etc.
Social Science Fields
Writing, Broadcasting, & Journalism
Business and Administration
Accounting & Finance
Commercial Services - leasing, packaging, event management
Human Resources & Development
Sales, Marketing, & Advertising
Transportation & Logistics
Utilities & Telecomms
Government & Military in the U.S. -- includes Security Clearance Required
Lawyers & Other Legal Services
Law Enforcement & Protective Services
Nonprofits & Think Tanks
Public Service & Administration
Where to find Unions, Associations, & Societies

Handling a Job Loss

Coping with a Job Loss -- advice on what to do when you have lost your job, plus information on health insurance and Federal/state assistance programs
Thoughts on Transition -- an article with advice on how to get through this difficult time, written by someone who is going through it himself.
File for Unemployment Benefits -- links to the appropriate agencies for all 50 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands
Legal Issues in Employment & Hiring: Your Rights as A Jobseeker or Employee -- if you feel you were dismissed unfairly, these resources may offer you guidance on how to proceed.
Networking & Support Groups -- these groups can assist you with the stress of your situation and guide you through a successful search.
Consider More Training & Education -- if you need to update your skills, these resources can help you find the right training. We also have information on Financial Aid
Email, ISP, & Domain Registration Services -- If you do not have a personal email account outside of work, we have a list of free services.

Research

Research & Target Employers

Career Research Center

Salary Guides

General Salary and Compensation Information
U.S. Government Wage Surveys
Executive Compensation & Severance
File for Unemployment Benefits -- links to the appropriate agencies for all 50 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands
Evaluating Salary Data -- article
Other Ideas for Finding Salary Data
Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers -- includes Negotiating Relocation Expenses
Disclosing Salary Requirements
Cost of Living Information -- useful in negotiating benefits

Making Contact

Resumes, Cover Letters, & Other Job Search Correspondence

Declining a Job Offer
Write a Proposal
Create your Ideal Role by Writing a Job Proposal, Audrey Prenzel
Submitting Writing Samples to Employers
References & Recommendations
Disclosing Salary Requirements
A Different Kind of Rejection Letter
Help With Your Resume and CV
Preparing Your Resume for Emailing or Posting on the Internet -- article
Preparing A Perfect Plain Text Resume -- step by step instructions for converting your Word document to plain text
Noting Your "Right-to-Work" and Security Clearance on Your Resume -- article
Resume Databases and Distribution Services
Executive Resume Mailing Services

Network, Interview, & Negotiate

Networking and Your Job Search -- article. Includes information on How to Network Online
Networking Advice
Networking & Support Groups
Trade Shows, Conventions, & Career Fairs -- good places to network
Interviewing
Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers -- including Relocation Expenses
Write a Proposal -- request a promotion or raise or propose a new position
Handling Those Questionable Questions -- article

Info for Recruiters & Employers

Featured Articles

Job Search Advice

Career Satisfaction vs. Money: The Travel Agent's Touch, JustJobs.com
Temp Work Leads to Full Time Job for this Pharmacy Technician, JustJobs.com
How to Find the Right Link for Your Next Job, DiversityJobs.com
The Recession Has Changed The Search For New Employees, Judit Price, CareerCampaign.com
If Work is Work Then You Are in the Wrong Business, AfricanAmericanHires.com
Networking and Patience: The Most Important Aspects of the Job Search Process, AfricanAmericanHires.com
The Benefits of Keeping Cool While Searching for a Job, AfricanAmericanHires.com
Successful Use of Social Networking Sites to Find a Job, AllEnvironmentalJobs.com
Creating A Call List With ReferenceUSA, Christopher L. Walker, Training and Placement Specialist with Senior Employment Center, a Division of Mature Services, Inc
Create your Ideal Role by Writing a Job Proposal, Audrey Prenzel, founder of Résumé Resources and author of Military to Civvie Street: The Complete Job Transition Guide for those Leaving the Canadian Air Force, Army & Navy.
Seven Strategies for Finding a Job in Today's Market, Mike Ramer, president of Ramer Search Consultants
Tips for An Effective Online Job Search, Prashant Parikh, Founder of Faayda.com
How To Market Yourself, Ron McGowan, author of How to Find Work in the 21st Century
The Biggest Mistakes Recent Graduates Make In Seeking Employment, Ron McGowan, author of How to Find Work in the 21st Century
What You Should Know About Recruiters, Ralph Protsik, Co-Founder & Managing Director, BSG Team Ventures / Boston Search Group, Inc.
Thoughts on Transition, anonymous manager
Seven Steps to Securing a UK Visa, Global Visas
The Hunt for Top Talent: 11 Questions to Ask Prospective Search Firms, Walter U. Baker, Managing Partner, Signium International
Why Would Anyone Use a Career Coach?, Josh Klenoff

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