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If you’re looking for a job, then you’ve come to the right place! This section will give you resources that will help you look for a job, write your resume and ace your interviews!

Resources in this category:

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 Planning at About.com :: http://careerplanning.about.com/

Dawn Rosenburg Mckay, author of 5 books on government employment, hosts this About.com site on how to plan your career, covering topics such as the job search, relocating, balancing work & family, employement law, workplace survival, job loss & quitting, diversity, and advising teens (and parents with teens).

CareerLab: 200 FREE Cover Letter for Job Hunters :: http://www.careerlab.com/letters/default.htm

CareerLab is a site for job-seekers of all ages. This page lets you peek at over 200 sample cover letters, so that you can have an edge when you apply for your dream job. They letters are grouped according to the type of job you are applying for, or by some other special situation, so that you can easily find the perfect letter for what you want.

Cool Works :: http://www.coolworks.com/

"Live and work where others only get to visit." Has job listings for national parks, amusement parks, resorts, ski resorts, and camps. Look here for a great summer job!

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.

Job Accomodation Network :: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

"A free consulting service designed to increase employability of persons with disabilities from the Department of Labor." Provides information about accomodations and legislation.

Job Interview Strategies for Teens :: http://www.quintcareers.com/teen_job_strategies.html

This section from Quintessential Careers is targeted specifically to teens, with advice on job seeking, interviewing skills, and resume writing. Other sections of www.quintcareers.com provide advice on many job application questions. There are some fee services, but the freebies are extensive!

JobStar Resume Guide -- Resumes & Cover Letters :: http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

This site has it all -- from explaining what a resume is to resume samples (chronological and functional), cover letters, tips, and so much more.

Learn2 Email Your Resume :: http://www.tutorials.com/04/0437/0437.asp

"The good news is that emailing a resume is fast and easy. The bad news? It's fast and easy for everyone. Now more than ever, it's important to stand out from the crowd."

Learn2 Prepare for a Job Interview :: http://www.tutorials.com/09/0957/0957.asp

"Does the thought of an upcoming job interview make you break into a sweat? Don¹t worry." This site will "help ban your jitters so you'll be at your best on the big day."

Learn2 Write a Cover Letter :: http://www.tutorials.com/08/0837/0837.asp

"Avoid the reject pile and get that interview."

Learn2 Write a Resume :: http://www.tutorials.com/07/0768/0768.asp

"You need a fabulous, show-stopping resume."

MySummerCamp.com :: http://www.mysummercamps.com/

Explore camps for kids and teens worldwide. Contains a forum where you can discuss camping and a resources section containing activities for camping. Job opportunities are also listed.

Part-time Jobs for Teenagers :: http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/part-time.htm

This page refers to Marshall Brain's book "The Teenager's Guide to the Real World," but you don't need to buy the book in order to learn a lot from this page. It suggests many ways in which teenagers can create a part-time job of their own instead of flipping burgers at the local fast food franchise.

Quintessential Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide :: http://www.quintcareers.com/

"This site is designed to provide as much information and resources as possible about jobs and careers for every kind of job seeker -- all for free! The goal of this site is providing job-seekers with the best resources on the Web."

Resume Workshop :: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResumeW/index.html

So you have found the job you want. Now all you have to do it land it. This site will help you do just that. It includes resume styles, application letters, reference sheets and action words used for describing skills, after interview letter, the acceptance letter, and much more.

SERVEnet :: http://servenet.org/

This site is designed to provide information about a wide range of volunteer opportunities, particularly for youth. You need to register a user ID and password with them to make use of the full capabilities of the site. You can also post opportunities for volunteers.

Summer Jobs :: http://www.summerjobs.com/

"Summer Jobs is a database of seasonal and part-time job opportunities. While the primary focus is Summer employment, other jobs may be posted here as well." It also includes some internships. You can search the database by location or keyword.

20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People By Volunteering :: http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/volunteer.htm

This is part of a larger site, the Teenager's Guide to the Real World, which you can buy in book-form on this site. Visit this site for twenty quick ways to start helping out through volunteer work in homeless shelters, food banks and more.

Youth Workers :: http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~safejobs/

Are you looking for a job for the summer or after school? What do you need to know as a person under 18 who works? This site, published by the Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley, explains the rights teens who work have, as well as the legal information they need to know as a minor with a job.