Career Resources
Cover Letters and Resume Writing
Career Center: Guide to Resume Writing
Steps for building an effective resume. Includes examples and formats.
CareerLab: 200 Free Cover Letters for Job Hunters
Sample business letters for sales, saying thank you, leaving gracefully, negotiating pay raises, etc.
Job and Career Search Sites
America's Career InfoNet
Part of America's Job Bank. Extensive search capabilities for nationwide job opportunities.
Best Jobs in the USA
Database of recruitment sections from publications such as USA Today and Sales and Marketing Management. Resume bank, job fair listings, job postings, career store.
Career Magazine
Magazine format includes job openings, employers, articles, directories of recruiters and consultants, resume bank, a message board.
Career Builder
Nationwide/Worldwide career search. Award winner for "most easy to use site." Partnerships with businesses provide industry specific links. 30 day availability of posted jobs.
Career Journal
Includes related articles, salary data by industry, toolkits, advice for succeeding at work, working globally, starting a business, etc. From the publishers of the Wall Street Journal.
Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network
For those pursuing careers in higher education. Includes articles on related topics.
Cool Works
Thousands of jobs both paid and volunteer, seasonal and full-time. Fun places to work, e.g. National Parks, amusement parks, on cruise ships, ski resorts, summer camps, dude ranches. Includes listings for RVers.
Exploring Occupations (University of Manitoba)
What can I do with a degree in...? Job listings organized by occupation.
FedWorld Federal Jobs Search
Nationwide searchable federal jobs database updated daily. Categories for Atlantic, Pacific, summer, or by state.How to Apply for a Library Job
Advice on negotiating salaries and the interviewing process.
Job Hunters Bible.com: What Color Is Your Parachute?
Richard Bolles' online supplement to his book, What Color is Your Parachute? Advice and resources, e.g. Job Listings, Resumes and Career Counseling.
The Job Resource
Rated #1 in college career centers by Lycos. Student and recruiter resources. Free services to students. Post resume to get free password. Company information, job listings.
Creative Hotlist (Communication Arts Magazine)
A career site for creative professionals, including graphic designers, photographers, and more.
MonsterTrak
Job listing service. Resources for students, employers, and career center professionals.
Monster
Search job openings by state, wide variety of career resources. Online polls, daily chat schedule.Occupational Outlook Handbook
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
Very comprehensive site, compiled by a librarian. Includes resources by occupation or industry or for specific groups, help for job seekers and recruiters, salary surveys, and more.
Recruiters and resources organized by location, population, or specific occupations, links to many other meta-guides, etc.
Syracuse University Center for Career Services
Job search help and information for current Syracuse University students and alumni.
This site hosts over 600,000 jobs and is a free resource for job seekers
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