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CareerOverview.com
Career information guide for aspiring career professionals and students.
Jersey
Clicks: Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (WPL cardholders only)
Find descriptions of hundreds of careers here by clicking on the
JerseyClicks link, and choosing the Custom Search option. Then, click on the
Clear Checkmarks link, re-check Ferguson's Career Guidance Center under
the All For Students & Homework Help section.
JobHunters
Bible
The companion website to the well-respected book, What Color is
Your Parachute? In addition to articles written by the book's author and
others, you will find a wealth of important information, including
resume advice and well-ordered links for job-seekers. A good starting place.
JobSearching:
An About.com Guide
Covers every phase of the search.
Learn a
Test (WPL cardholders only: remote access)
Take job-related practice exams online, with instant scoring, individual
analysis and recommendations. Study for the firefighter, police officer, and
other civil service exams.
Occupational Employment
and Wage Estimates
>From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, includes national, state and
metropolitan area level data for thousands of occupations. Gives both hourly
and annual wage estimates.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Descriptions of many jobs plus the kinds of education and training you
need for them, and the working conditions and salary ranges you can expect.
Riley
Guide--Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Thorough, free introduction to every phase of the
job search, with features on how to use the Internet for job searching, and
links to job and career sites with listings on the Internet.
America's
Job Bank
Here, at "the biggest and busiest
job market in cyberspace." job-seekers can post their resumes for employers
to read and also browse jobs, by title and
location.
Careerjet
Search jobs listed on company sites as well as
jobsites all at once.
Internet Career
Connection
First and oldest online career guidance center.
Monster
Very well-known and large career center, includes job listings by industry or
kind of job, career advice and the ability to build and post your resume online.
Yahoo!HotJobs
Search by industry or state.
Best Local Jobs
Classified ads from New Jersey papers, including The Star-Ledger.
Classifieds
Online
Look here for the latest ads from The Home News, Asbury Park Press,
and Ocean County Observer.
N.J.
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Find out about the New Jersey job market, including jobs with the best
growth opportunities and what jobs are paying now.
N.J.
Department of Personnel
Civil Service announcements and job postings plus
information on taking and preparing for the civil service exams.
Training
Sources: New Jersey's Guide to Training and Education Programs
Search for schools and organizations that provide occupational education and job
training opportunities and compare them based on criteria that matter to you,
such as location and length of training, costs, and starting salary for
graduates.
Workforce
New Jersey Public Information Center
Access jobs in New Jersey and surrounding areas, post your resume, find an
apprenticeship or upcoming job fair.
4 International Careers & Jobs
A starting point for finding
overseas jobs and work abroad-- this international employment directory
selects and reviews top
job sites and career resources in 190 countries.
Career
Journal
The Wall Street Journal executive career site includes
job-hunting advice, salary and hiring information, recruiter profiles and
columns from the newspaper.
CareerCenter@AdAge
Advertising and marketing jobs.
Cool
Works
Seasonal jobs in national parks, ski resorts, cruise lines, camps and more
"fun" places for the adventurous.
Dice.com
"The #1 technology-focused job board."
Job
Corps
"Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program
administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16
through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their
lives."
JobDoggy
Jobs for teens and students, including internships, & volunteer opportunities.
Medzilla
Pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, and science.
MonsterTrak
For college students and recent grads.
Scijobs.org: Biology, Chemistry, Biotech and Other Science Jobs
USAJobs
The U.S. Government's official site for federal government jobs and employment
information. Includes options for on-line filing of job applications and
resumes.