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Comprehensive Career Sites

Job & Career Sites (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cdc/student/careeropps.html
Selected list of sites pertaining to careers in specific industries.
CareerMagazine
http://www.careermag.com/
This online career information magazine allows you to search by keyword and industry. It includes various tools for job seekers and career resources such as articles and industry publications.
EmploymentGuide.com
http://www.employmentguide.com/
This multipurpose site has job listings, a career library, information on employers, a career fitness test and other information to start a job search.
JobHuntersBible.Com
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
Designed as a supplement to What Color is Your Parachute?, this site contains articles and information on using the Web in your job search, as well as the usual job searching tools.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Provides descriptive information about numerous occupations, including job outlook, earnings, employment, education and training required, typical working conditions, etc. Includes links to related websites, such as those of professional organizations.
The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
http://www.rileyguide.com/
Comprehensive site for career information. Helpful for links to sources for specific fields/disciplines. Includes international opportunities.

Relocation Info

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
http://www.uschamber.org/default.htm
Search the section called Chamber Mall for chambers of commerce, trade associations, etc. in U.S. locales.

Resumes/Cover Letters

Resume Tutor
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ecep/resume/index.htm
This University of Minnesota site will not write your resume for you, but it is an excellent place to start. Discusses the most popular types of resumes, parts of the resume and how to construct them, and suggestions for using resumes effectively. Examples of actual resumes are given.
Resumes (JobStar Central)
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.cfm
Discusses types of resumes, cover letters, submitting electronic resumes, etc. Links to related sites are provided.

Mega Job Lists

America's Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
Searchable database of listings from state employment offices. Most are full-time, private sector jobs. Also has links to employers' websites.
CareerBuilder.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
CareerBuilder.com (formerly CareerPath) provides services to both employers and job seekers. The search engine searches over 75 career sites. Also provides feature articles, career advice, resume hosting services, etc.
Chronicle Careers
http://chronicle.com/jobs/
This site has the faculty, staff, and administrative job listings of the Chronicle of Higher Education
Monster.com
http://www.monster.com/
This service lists thousands of job opportunities, allows job seekers to post resumes online, and has several features offering career guidance.

St. Louis & Missouri Jobs

GreatHires.org
http://www.greathires.org/
Produced by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, this site allows businesses as well as job seekers to post information of interest to each other. Individuals can create a personal homepage which can store information about their qualifications and work history. Businesses can be notified when a qualified candidate posts to the system.
State of Missouri Job Vacancies (MO Office of Administration)
http://oa.mo.gov/pers/newjoas.htm
Job opportunities with the state of Missouri.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Employment Classifieds
http://www.stltoday.com/jobs
Offers a searchable database of job ads from the St. Louis Post- Dispatch and the Suburban Journals.
stlouisbestjobs.com
http://stlouisbestjobs.com/
A source for jobs listing from various industries. The search form lets you enter criteria such as salary range, full or part-time status, educational level, etc.
Webster University Career Services
http://www.webster.edu/homecampus/homes/career.html
Career services for students and alumni of Webster University. This site includes links to helpful websites as well as job, co-op, and internship listings. The "Handouts" section provides useful, well-organized information on every step of the job-search process.

U.S. Government Jobs

Federal Jobs Digest
http://www.jobsfed.com/
Sponsored by a non-government company, this site gives current job listings and hiring news, information on federal benefits, and advice on submitting your resume. Also includes general descriptions for various types of jobs and salary tables.
USA Jobs
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
The official U.S. government site for jobs and employment information. Browse by job category, series, or job title, with keyword searching also available. Also provides general information on applying for federal jobs and available benefits.

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Updated October 13,2006
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