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Job Searching & Employee Recruiting
Resources for individuals searching for employment and recruiters searching for employees.
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- Academic Careers Online
http://www.academiccareers.com/
- Looking for a job in academics or someone to fill a position? This site allows users to search for job openings by school type, title, or location. Employers can search for matching applicants. Posting resumes or positions requires a fee.
- America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
- America's Job Bank lists about 250,000 jobs from 1,800 State Employment Service offices nationwide. Browse by scrolling through categories or search by code or keyword. This is a free service of the State Employment Agencies.
- The Black Collegian Online
http://www.black-collegian.com/
- An employment guide for African-American students. Includes information on graduate school and topical issues of interest.
- Bloomberg.com
http://www.bloomberg.com/
- This website is useful for financial, world, and market news. It also provides job and employee recruiting for Bloomberg. Users can also find stock quotes and information about Bloomberg Media. You can find a variety of calculators including currency, mortgage, retirement, lease/buy, 401(k), education cost, and emergency fund.
- Career Exploration
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/79906
- The resources in this IPL pathfinder will not only lead users to information about careers, but also help users to develop their career path. Whether you are looking for career information for a school project or hoping to discover the occupation that is right for you, the print and Internet resources listed here will get you started along the exciting path of career exploration.
- Career Lab: 200 Free Cover Letters
http://www.careerlab.com/letters/default.htm
- Free, sample cover letters on a variety of job hunting and employment related topics, along with advice about job strategies and ways of using the cover letters.
- Career Magazine
http://www.careermag.com/
- This site provides a searchable database of jobs by industry. It allows job seekers to research industries, build a portfolio, post and distribute resumes, view the jobs posted by employers, and access other employment resources. Employers can search the database to look for potential candidates
- Career Overview
http://www.careeroverview.com/
- This is a career site devoted to providing information about careers in a wide variety of disciplines, including business, health services, construction, education, and others, listing titles of occupations within fields, and providing information on those jobs.
- Career Shop
http://www.careershop.com/
- Maximizing the use of technology to help improve employment searches, it allows the user to upload resumes and search for jobs, while allowing employers to post job openings.
- CareerBuilder
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
- Job search site that provides a variety of services to job seekers and recruiters. "CareerBuilder features jobs from 75+ career sites (including newspaper want ads), personalized job hunting tools, skills certification, and great articles. Employers are offered a complete line of recruitment solutions, including a resume database and banner advertisements on a network of job Web sites. Formerly CareerPath.
- CareerZing.com
http://www.careerzing.com/
- Looking for the right career? CareerZing.com compiles interviews with professionals in fields like marine biology, journalism, graphic design, architecture, writing, teaching and more. Find helpful articles about building your experience, and follow links for more career resources.
- CareerZing.com
http://www.careerzing.com/
- Looking for the right career? CareerZing.com compiles interviews with professionals in fields like marine biology, journalism, graphic design, architecture, writing, teaching and more. Find helpful articles about building your experience, and follow links for more career resources.
- Contact Singapore
http://www.contactsingapore.sg/home/
- This site offers professional advisory service to global talents who have interest in careers and educational opportunities in Singapore. It includes a job bulletin board, employers' profiles, information about the work-holiday program, and lifestyle and culture in Singapore.
- Eluta Canada
http://www.eluta.ca/
- Find employment opportunities across Canada. Use a search engine or browse for positions by occupation or location.
- employMAX
http://www.employMAX.com/
- "Our database was designed with the professional recruiter's special needs in mind. With more than 327,000 technical, mid-management and high-tech resumes posted, we help recruiters manage their online resources intelligently. Candidates can post resumes and search thousands of job postings on our database."
- Entry Level Jobs and Internships
http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
- An employment search database specifically for those looking for internships and entry level jobs after college. It also includes blogs and podcasts about various topics related to job searching after college.
- ERI's Career Salary and Cost of Living Calculators
http://www.erieri.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=CareerPlanning.Ma...
- A free salary potential calculator and cost of living calculator for over 7200 U.S., Canadian, and international cities.
- Eurograduate Live
http://www.eurograduate.com/
- This web site offers tips and strategies to job seekers wanting to work in Europe. Topics include resumes, cover letters, job hunting and interviewing.
- ExecSearches.com
http://www.execsearches.com/
- "ExecSearches.com is the premier site for nonprofit and public sector employment in higher education, health, advocacy, philanthropy, government, social and human services, and community and economic development."
- ForeignMBA.com
http://www.foreignmba.com/
- ForeignMBA.com is an excellent resource for students from other countries considering pursuing their MBA in the United States. It contains school profiles, lifestyle adjustment advice and much more. Of particular interest is an unofficial list of companies known to hire foreign nationals. For employers, this web site offers information on immigration policies and other considerations when hiring someone from a different country.
- 4 International Careers & Job
http://www.4icj.com/
- "4 International Careers and Jobs is a world-wide directory of quality job sites and career resources and a free starting point for finding overseas jobs and work abroad." It offers free and fee-based connections to international employment agencies regarding seasonal work, government jobs, internships, full-time jobs, and other services. Some foreign newspapers are linked to this site.
- HealthJobSite.com - Healthcare Employment Directory
http://www.HealthJobSite.com/
- "Features employment and career resources for nursing, allied health, pharmacy, physician, and other medical professions."
- HigherEdJobs.com
http://www.higheredJobs.com/
- Job postings for faculty and staff positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Searchable by category, location, or keyword.
- Jamminjobs
http://www.jamminjobs.com/
- A national job board that lists open positions nationwide for searching with keywords or browsing by categories. It also provides articles and resources for job seekers and employers such as free industry magazines, personality tests, career consultation and other career resources.
- Job Employment Guide
http://www.job-employment-guide.com/
- This job search and employment guide provides resources for career planning, resume writing, job searching, interviews, salary negotiation, and resignation.
- Job Hunting On the Internet
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48492
- This IPL pathfinder provides resources for finding the perfect job on the Internet. Don't forget that your local public library will have print resources as well. Both print and Internet resources cover careers, employment agencies, cover letters, resumes, and more!
- Job Search on Net-Temps
http://www.net-temps.com/
- An employment search site that caters to sourcing companies, rather than direct employers. It offers job searching for part-time, full-time, and contract positions, posting resumes and cover letters, and creating job search assistants.
- job-hunt.org
http://www.job-hunt.org/index.html
- This directory of over 8,000 job-hunting and career resources allows you to sort resources by state and industry. Browse articles on job news and articles on professional development.
- Job.com
http://www.job.com/
- Founded in 2001, Job.com, (one of the fastest growing career sites), enables employers to connect with potential employees through the use of its online job board and resume database. "Basic membership for Job Seekers/Candidates/Resume Posters is Free. Basic membership includes searching jobs, posting of a resume, accessing jobseeker related resources, and those areas Job.com may designate as free access areas for Job Seekers." Job.com also offers unlimited resume searching and unlimited job Ad Posting on a monthly subscription basis.
- JobHunt: A Meta-List of On-Line Job-Search Resources and Services
http://www.job-hunt.org/index.html
- A large list of links to online jobs, job search sites and sites with more lists related to job hunting. Jobs are not actually listed here but the links are categorized by type of career and are divided into commercial and non-commercial sites. There are also links to companies which provide information about employment opportunities online.
- Jobs and Careers Online
http://www.jobcentral.com/
- A service of the Direct Employers Association, it gives employers a chance to recruit employees and potential employees to post their resume and search for jobs.
- Jobs for Philosophers
http://www.sozialwiss.uni-hamburg.de/phil/ag/jobs/
- "Job advertisements in philosophy world-wide, postings in any language. Ordered by date of posting, more recent postings first. Three pages: Europe, America, Asia/Africa/Australasia." Most postings are for faculty positions in higher educational institutions.
- Jobs in Mathematics
http://jobs.phds.org/jobs/
- A comprehensive site on information in the mathematics field to include market statistics, job openings, marketable skills, labor policy, etc.
- JobStar: California Job Search Guide
http://jobstar.org/index.php
- "A public library based job search information site." Although the focus of this site is on California, there is much here that will be useful to all job hunters. Includes sections on writing resumes, career guides, and salary information.
- Keirsey Temperament Web Site
http://www.keirsey.com/
- Based on David Keirsey's book Please Understand Me, the site details personality and temperament types and offers consulting services for individuals and organizations, and offers a free "temperament test."
- Management Resources for Healthcare & Medical Professionals
http://www.pohly.com/index.html
- Explore the world of health care and hospital management, administration and other health care professionals with this guide to tools for Physician Executives, Finance Directors, Nursing Managers, Personnel Managers, and Traveling Executives. Includes searchable resources for professional development in the health fields, employment opportunities, and a managed care glossary.
- Marketplace Money from American Public Media
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/
- Daily radio show on National Public Radio (NPR) that discusses all matters financial, such as business news, retirement, home purchasing, asking for a raise, paying off credit card debt, and paying for college. All previous radio programs are available online, and be sure to check out features section.
- MBA Job
http://www.mbajobs.net/
- MBA Job allows MBAs to post their resumes and search hundreds of jobs for free. Once registered candidates can choose to purchase additional features. Employers can search candidates' resumes.
- MBA Style
http://www.mbastyle.com/
- MBA Style contains interview tips, fashion advice, business etiquette, book reviews and much more.
- MedZilla
http://www.medzilla.com/
- "Established in 1994, MedZilla is the original Internet employment service for candidates and employers in Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and other scientific fields." Job seekers may post resumes and search job listings; employers can find resumes and post available jobs.
- Monster.com
http://www.monster.com/
- Calls itself "The Premier Career Hub on the Web." A huge job bank where you can submit and post your resume free. Search for U.S. and international jobs or search company profiles. Use a free "personal agent" interactive page to help find jobs based on your personal profile.
- National Employment Counseling Association
http://employmentcounseling.org/
- Association of workforce development professionals dedicated to helping people prepare for, enter, understand and progress in the world of work through legislative advocacy, etablishing standards and guidelines, showcasing best practices and networking.
- National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse
http://www.recruitingteachers.org/
- "The Clearinghouse serves as a gateway to job banks that list openings for teachers. It also provides resources for certified teachers seeking jobs and for school districts seeking qualified teachers. In addition, the Clearinghouse provides resources for individuals interested in becoming teachers and offers school districts and states strategies for improving teacher recruitment and retention."
- NurseZone.com
http://www.nursezone.com/
- Career advice and information for those in the nursing profession.
- Opportunityknocks.org
http://www.opportunityknocks.org/
- "The Internet's leading source of nonprofit jobs and career opportunities." You can post or search for non-profit jobs in the United States. The Library links to publications, newsgroups, and organizations that might also be of interest.
- The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
- This site enables students to explore colleges, learn about college entrance examines, access online applications, and provides advice on funding higher education. As well, the site provides school rankings and career advice, and has dedicated sections for students interested in pursuing graduate students and for educators (working with college applicants).
- Pursuing an MBA
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48498
- This IPL pathfinder contains a wealth of information on pursuing an MBA. An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a big commitment and you want to make sure you are aware of all the issues before committing yourself. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
- Rebecca Smith's eResumes & Resources
http://www.eresumes.com/
- This site gives you step-by-step instructions on how to create an ASCII resume. It also contains good information on using the Internet in your job search.
- Relocation Salary Calculator
/real-estate/salary-calculator.asp
- "A 'decent' salary in one city may not take you very far in another. So, if you're planning on moving, considering a job transfer, or thinking about retirement, this site will help in your financial planning. The Center for Mobility Resources, which sponsors the site, maintains cost of living information for 450 cities in the USA. Just plug in your current location and income, type where you're going, and hit 'calculate.'"
- SmartPros Accounting Students
http://www.smartpros.com/accountingstudents.xml
- An online resource for accounting students, which features daily accounting news updates, a guide to tax & accounting resources on the Web, an online forum, employment information, and "tips, tricks and solutions for accounting students and working world neophytes."
- TopStartups.com
http://www.topstartups.com/
- This web site contains job postings for startups and ecommerce companies. It also offers access to a network of IT consultants and business professionals.
- Trucking Employment Source
http://www.bubbajunk.com/
- This website provides information on employment and training within the trucking industry.
- WetFeet.com
http://www.wetfeet.com/
- This excellent web site profiles different business careers and industries. It offers salary surveys and industry news, along with advice for job seekers. For employers, it offers Human Resources news and information on how to recruit, screen, interview, and hire more effectively.
- Who Has Jobs
http://www.whohasjobs.com/
- This site offers a wide database of references to jobs announcements, career fairs, internships. It is aimed mainly to job seekers and employers who want to post a position, but it also offers general information for students on what to expect from different career paths.
The jobs in the database are searchable by State or by career field.
- Working and Studying in Europe
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/76622
- This IPL pathfinder is designed for those adventurous contemporaries who are considering working and/or studying in Europe. In this IPL pathfinder, Europe primarily refers to the member states of the European Union (EU). Both print and Internet sources are provided.
- Wowjobs.ca
http://www.wowjobs.ca/
- Head north for the season to discover jobs in Canada. Wowjobs features listings from thousands of job sites. Ask questions in a forum, or find out more about job market trends.
- Writers Write
http://www.writerswrite.com/
- Information for professional and aspiring writers, including a daily news update section, job postings, and numerous resources relating to writing and publishing online.
- Yahoo! Employment
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
- Search through online resumes, or post your own. Also information on Industry Research, Company Research, Resume Writing, Salaries and Benefits, Credit Reports, Background Checks, Interviews, and Relocation Resources.
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