Career Help:
Whether you are
changing careers or just starting out, the Internet has
many resources to help you choose a career wisely.
America's Career InfoNet
http://www.acinet.org/
Check out the job market trends, prevailing wages,
and required skills for hundreds of occupations.
Find the fastest growing and the highest paying jobs.
Career Development
eManual
http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/
Are you just starting to consider a career? Unsure
where to begin? This emanual will walk you through
the steps to choosing a career.
The
Career Interests Game
http://career.missouri.edu/students/explore/thecareerinterestsgame.php
This is a game designed to help you match your interests
and skills with similar careers. It can help you begin
thinking about how your personality will fit in with specific work environments
and careers.
Career
Key Aptitude Test
http://www.careerkey.org/english/
Not sure what career is best for you? Take this free
aptitude test that measures skills, abilities, values,
interests, and personality.
JobStar Career
Information
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/
Originally developed for California job changers,
this site includes articles on career information,
links to resources, and lists of books to check for in your local public
library. Definitely something we can all use. The
link to Guides for Specific Careers is particularly
useful (
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.cfm).
JobStar Salary Surveys
http://www.jobstar.org/tools/salary/index.cfm
Okay, money does matter. Check here to get an idea
what sort of salary you can expect in your chosen
career.
LearnATest
http://0-www.learningexpresslibrary.com.elibrary.mel.org
This database is available to ***Michigan residents***
at their local library or from home using a secure
log in. LearnATest is a collection of practice tests for school, such as
college entrance exams, or work, such as Civil Service
and occupational licensing exam practice.
Occupational Outlook
Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
This longstanding U.S. government publication is now
online. Look here to find out how much education
is required for the job, what to expect for salary, and what the job conditions
are likely to be. Great information for those considering
a new career.
O*Net Resource
Center
http://www.onetcenter.org/
The Occupational Information Network - O*NETTM database
takes the place of the Dictionary of Occupational
Titles (DOT) as the nation's primary source of occupational information.
The O*NET database and related products will help
millions of employers, workers, educators, and students
make informed decisions about education, training, career choices, and work.
The O*NET Project is administered and sponsored by
the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training
Administration.
The Riley Guide
http://www.rileyguide.com
The Riley Guide has been called "the grandmother of resources
for job seekers" on the Internet. It contains employment
and career information sources and services on the Internet. It is
primarily intended to provide instruction for job seekers
on how to use the Internet to their best advantage.
Michigan Career
Portal
http://www.michigan.gov/careers
Smart career and business decisions start here! This site is a
bridge to state and national employment, career, education, training and
business resources and services.
Job Listings:
In addition to the job "mega-sites," there are many other
sources of job listings. Remember that a vast majority
of job listings are not posted on the Internet. Don't forget personal contacts
and local sources in seeking job openings.
Unemployment
Unemployment Benefits in Michigan
http://www.michigan.gov/uia/
Before you can go forward, you may need to take care
of the present. Check this page from Michigan's
eLibrary (MeL) to get the latest information on how and where to file.
Business.com
http://www.business.com
A site that attempts to aggregate basic information about
companies, such as address, profile, and financial reports.
Basic information (address, recent news, brief profile) is free. More
detailed information costs extra.
Google
http://google.com
Search engines are always a great tool to use to locate
a company website. To search a full company name, enclose
the name in quotation marks (that searches it as a phrase).
Switchboard
http://www.switchboard.com
If all you need is an address and telephone number,
online telephone directories can help. Switchboard
is just one of many such directories.
College career placement offices:
U.S. Universities
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/
This site links to the main page of universities in
the United States. From there, search for the career
placement office, or look within a specific program or department
for career services.
U.S. Community Colleges
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/
Same as the above except it links to community colleges
in the United States.
Professional Associations:
Associations on the Net
http://www.ipl.org/div/aon/
You can search or browse for associations on this site.
Quite often associations host job listings. They may also run an
electronic mailing list that allows job postings. This
site lists only a portion of the associations in existence. If you
don't find it here, try searching in a web search
engine such as Google.
State Employment Offices:
Michigan CareerSite
http://jobs.michigan.org
Job listings are located under the Job Seeker section.
Registration is not necessary to search the listings.
You can also view listings by employer. This database is currently limited
in scope.
Michigan
Government Jobs
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/0,1607,7-147-6876-57453--,00.html
If you're looking for civil service or government
jobs in Michigan, this is the site for you! Produced
by the Michigan Department of Civil Service.
Michigan Works!
System
http://www.michiganworks.org/
Michigan Works! System is a customer focused
workforce development system that prepares people for work. Assistance to
all employers and job seekers is available to ensure that employers
are provided with a supply of skilled workers and individuals are
provided with an opportunity to advance knowledge and skills
to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Michigan Works Service
Center Nearest You
http://www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/14/
Michigan Talent
Bank
http://www.michworks.org/
Search for jobs by geographic region or county.
This database has a wider range of job listings
in Michigan.
Job-Hunt.org
http://job-hunt.org
This site links to employment offices in other states.
Local Newspapers:
Michigan newspapers at ABYZ
Newslinks
http://www.abyznewslinks.com/unitemi.htm
Newspapers are listed in alphabetical order by city.
Each link goes to the newspaper's home page. From
there, look for the classified section.
Job Mega-Sites:
The following sites all contain
a mixture of job listings or links to job listings and
job search advice.
America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us
Best Jobs
Michigan
http://www.bestjobsmichigan.com/
Career Builder
http://careerbuilder.com
Hot Jobs
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
Job-Hunt.org
http://job-hunt.org
Monster.com
http://monster.com
NationJob
http://nationjob.com
Online Regional Job Listings:
The following sites all contain
a mixture of job listings for specific regions of the
United States.
Midwest
Chicago Jobs.com
http://www.chicagojobs.com
Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/jobs/
Michigan Talent
Bank
http://www.michworks.org
Northeast
Boston Works
http://bostonworks.boston.com
TriStateJobs.com
http://www.tristatejobs.com
WashingtonJobs.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com
Southwest
Arizona.Jobs
http://www.arizonajobs.com
Houston Employment
http://www.houstonemployment.com
West
Craigslist
http://www.craigslist.com
SeattleJobs.com
http://www.seattlejobs.com
Company Research:
Locating a job listing is just the beginning
of the process. For any job that looks promising,
you may want to research the company or organization.
This research is a must before stepping into an interview. You can
also tailor your resume and cover letter if you have
both the job listing and some company information in hand.
There are many sources of information. Some can be
found in your local library. Others are available
to Michigan residents through the login at MeL
(requires Michigan residency). Others are available
on the Internet. If you're not finding anything online,
be sure to ask your local librarian.
Company web sites:
See Company
web sites above.
Telephone Directories:
Infospace
http://www.infospace.com/
Switchboard
http://www.switchboard.com/
Online Databases:
MeL
http://mel.org
Michigan residents have access to a number of online
databases through their local library or via remote
login through MeL. Some databases with employer information include InfoTrac
Newspapers, InfoTrac General BusinessFile, InfoTrac
General Reference Center Gold, and FirstSearch WilsonSelectPlus.
American City
Business Journals
http://www.bizjournals.com/
Search the Archives for articles from U.S. business
journals. Viewing the articles requires free registration.
Internet Sites:
Hoovers
Online
http://www.hoovers.com
View information on some 12,000 companies. Brief
information is free. Full information requires a
paid subscription.
SEC Edgar
http://www.sec.gov
Publicly traded companies must file many reports with
the SEC. Look here to access the 10K (annual) and
10Q (quarterly update) reports plus a host of other reports showing financial
status and structure of public companies.
Vault.com
http://www.vault.com
Learn what the insiders think. This site gathers
interviews from current and past employees of a company.
WetFeet.com
http://www.wetfeet.com
Resume Help:
Preparing a resume and cover letter
can be a daunting task. Luckily there are many resources
online and in print to help you with this process. Ask
your local librarian for books at your library. Some of the many online
resources are listed below.
Resume Writing:
Creating the Internet
Resume
http://www.job-hunt.org/internetresume.shtml
Learn the differences between print and online resumes
and how to protect yourself should you decide to post
a resume online.
Complete
Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume by Susan
Ireland (e-book: Michigan residents only)
http://www.netlibrary.com/
A book on resume writing. The e-book in netLibrary
is available to Michigan residents from their libraries
or through the remote login via http://mel.org. You may also want to
check with your library for this and other books on
the topic.
Resume Gaffes to Avoid
http://www.careermag.com/JS/General/Catalog.asp?id=CRART419.htm
So you think your resume is ready to send out?
Check here to be sure you haven't made a mistake
that may cause your resume to be set aside.
Resume
Writing from HotJobs
http://www.hotjobs.com/htdocs/tools/resumes/index-us.html
Look under Resume Articles for lots of information
on resume writing.
Resume
Writing Workshop
http://susanireland.com/resumework.htm
Learn step-by-step from the author of The Complete
Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume.
Wall Street Journal - Career Journal.com
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/index.html
Wall Street Journal's executive career site.
The Resume Guide
http://detma.org/rghome.htm
The Resume Guide was created by the Division of
Employment and Training (DET) with the help of over 50 employers in Massachusetts.
Employers across the state were interviewed to learn about their preferences
regarding resume content and style.
The DAMNGOODRESUME
http://www.damngood.com
Home page for the Damn Good Resume books and their author, Yana Parker.
Yana Parker's published books are available in local and online bookstores.
Career Victory
http://www.careervictory.com
The Resume Calculator(tm) Free and Fast - an interactive tool to help you
decide which resume type and format best suits you. Four different formats
are rated for your needs. The only one of it's kind on the web today.
Resumes
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.cfm
Lots of help in the writing process, including sample
resumes.
Handout: Resumes: Before
You Start (requires Acrobat Reader)
Handout: Resume Worksheet
(requires Acrobat Reader)
Handout: Resume Tips
(requires Acrobat Reader)
Handout: Cyber Resumes:
Should You or Shouldn't You? (requires Acrobat
Reader)
Professional Resume Writers
Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career
Coaches,
http://www.parw.com
St. Petersburg, Fla.: 700 members, of whom 75% are certified. Member hourly
rates for an executive-level resume may range from $50 to $200, according
to a spokesman.
National Resume Writers' Association
http://www.nrwaweb.com
Appleton, Wis.: 367 members, of which 25 are certified.
You also can find help in a searchable directory of writers on
CertifiedResumeWriters.com
http://www.certifiedresumewriters.com
where certified resume writers can list themselves for a fee.
Cover Letters:
Cover Letters from JobStar
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/cletters.cfm
Learn how to write a good cover letter, complete
with samples and suggested books.
Tips on Writing a
Persuasive Cover Letter
http://www.garywill.com/worksearch/covlet1.htm
A pretty lengthy article on how to write a cover
letter plus several examples.
Writing
Cover Letters that Make the Grade
http://www.careermag.com/JS/General/Catalog.asp?id=CRART4.htm
Tips on writing cover letters from CareerMag.com.
Handout: Cover
Letter Tips (requires Acrobat Reader)
Handout: Practice Writing
the Cover Letter (requires Acrobat Reader)
Samples:
JobWeb
http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library/Samples/default.htm
Sample resumes and cover letters
JobStar Sample Cover
Letters
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/clet-ex.cfm
JobStar Sample Resumes
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/samples.cfm
Interview Help:
Don't show up unprepared! The Internet
has many great sites to help you prepare, practice,
and walk out of the interview feeling confident that you
presented yourself to the best advantage.
Getting Ready for the Interview:
Interview
Attire for Women
http://careercenter.tamu.edu/guides/interviews/women.html
Interview
Attire for Men
http://careercenter.tamu.edu/guides/interviews/men.html
Business
Casual
http://careercenter.tamu.edu/guides/interviews/casual.html
Get tips on what to wear to the interview.
Do Your Homework
Before the Big Interview
http://interview.monster.com/articles/waystoprep/
Nervous? Run through these steps to be prepared ahead
of time.
Company-Site Interviewing
Success
http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/19-0.shtml
Check out "Lobby waiting techniques" for tips on what
to do when you arrive.
Handout: Ace Your Interview:
Appearance, Attitude, and Actions (requires
Acrobat Reader)
Handout: What
to Bring with You to the Interview Checklist
(requires Acrobat Reader)
Handout: Prove It Exercise
(requires Acrobat Reader)
Improving Your Interview Skills:
MeL Employment
http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=719&pathid=1372
Scroll down the page to the Guides and Tips section,
then choose "200 Letters for Job Hunters." The
ninth choice on the list, "Sales Letters That Open
Doors," will take you to a topic on how to "Sell yourself
to strangers," which will help with networking to get a lead on
a job opening.
Fifty Standard Interview
Questions
http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/16-15.shtml
Interviewing Information
http://www.collegegrad.com/intv/index.shtml
Practice Interviewing
http://www.monster.com
From the main page, choose Career Advice, then Interviewing,
then scroll down to Get Interview Advice to get
to the "Virtual Interview." Practice, practice, practice!
This interactive Virtual Interview contains interview questions
ranging from puffball to killer that are typically
asked of candidates.
Phone
Interview: How Do I Get a Call Back?
http://content.monster.com/jobinfo/interview/phonestrategies
Just one of many topics on this Interviewing tips
page.
Know Your Rights:
Illegal Interview
Questions
http://interview.monster.com/articles/illegal/
No, the interviewer can't ask just any old question.
Find out what's legal and illegal so you aren't
trapped by an inappropriate question.
Employment
Discrimination
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138-4954---,00.html
From the Michigan Civil Rights Commission page, choose
Publications, then Pamphlets to get to the "Pre-Employment
Inquiry Guide." NOTE: this file requires Acrobat Reader.
Web Sites for
People with Disabilities
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/EMPLOYMENTTIPS.html
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an information
and consulting service providing individualized accommodation
solutions which can assist people with disabilities
in the workplace. A service of the Office of Disability
Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor, JAN
also provides answers to specific questions about the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
Michigan
Career and Employment web site for people with disabilities
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-1681_2818---.00.html
Handout: Out-of-Bounds and Illegal
for an Employer to Ask During an Interview
(requires Acrobat Reader)
After the Interview:
Follow-up Letter
http://interview.monster.com/archives/followup/
So you thought you were done? Make a good lasting
impression by sending a follow-up thank you letter.
Training Course Materials
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