Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
http://spa.american.edu/bestplacestowork/
Results of a survey of employee satisfaction in federal government agencies. The survey used "opinions of over 100,000 federal employees to rate 28 federal agencies and nearly 200 subagencies in the executive branch." Browse rankings by agency, demographic, or "best in class" for categories such as pay and benefits. Includes a FAQ, survey analysis, and fast facts. From the Partnership for Public Service and the Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation. |
Career Wizard
http://www.stylewizard.com/career/index.html
Courtesy of the dedicated students in COMM325, here you will find sites with searchable Job Listings. The sites have been evaluated according to ease of use, cost, breadth, and flexibility. Look for the sites with the Five Golden Mortarboard ratings. This page contains an extensive list of resources for those who are preparing the job search. The Job Tips page links to interview and resume writing guides. Again, thanks to the dedicated students of COMM325, the sites have been rated in terms of utility, validity, and ease of use. This page contains a concise, yet comprehensive Interview Guide. The helpful hints in this guide will help you prepare for the job search from start to finish. |
CoolWorks.comŽ Summer Jobs Winter
http://www.coolworks.com/
Want to work in the Grand Tetons or on a cruise ship bound for the jungle rivers of South America? This site lists thousands of jobs (paid and volunteer, seasonal and full-time) at national and state parks, ski resorts, summer camps, dude ranches, cruise ships, and more, plus listings for RVers. Free e-mail updates. |
FastWeb Free Scholarship and College Searches Plus Financial Aid Tools and More!
http://www.fastweb.com/
Associated with MonsterBoard, can search for 600,000 scholarships, or match your interests with over 4,000 colleges. Registration may be required. |
Federal Jobs Digest
http://www.jobsfed.com/
America's Federal employment newspaper since 1977; search jobs by occupation or location; other services; latest hiring news. |
FlipDog
http://www.flipdog.com/
Featuring a database of hundreds of thousands of jobs from more than 30,000 employers, FlipDog is a popular site for jobhunters. Search the database, post your resume, or contact a headhunter. Useful tutorials on resume writing and distribution. |
JobStar Central -- Guides for Specific Careers
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php
Site offers career guides packed with information about planning your career. What kind of trianing or education is required for a particular career? What can you earn? What kind of environment will you work in? What's hot? What's not? Some career guides include personal stories from folks working in the field: How did they move (or stumble) into their current work situation? What advice would they give newcomers? Whether you're planning for college, trying to select a career after graduating, or planning a career change, you'll find just the information you need at this site -- unanimous choice for best career site. --Kraynak, Best of the Internet |
LifeWorks - Office of Science Education
http://www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/feature/index.htm
National Institutes of Health LifeWorks -- Explore health and medical science careers. Career Finder (browse 100+ career descriptions by alphabet, education required, interest area, or median salary; success stories featured; education tips. |
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/
An online networking service that enables you to leverage the power of your current contacts to establish your ultimate contacts. Whether you are looking for a new job or are trying to expand your business, LinkedIn can help you find and get in touch with the people you need to contact.--Kraynak, Best of the Internet. |
Monster Jobs
http://www.monster.com/
"Get work. Network. Build a better career. Today's the day." Receive daily emails of job summaries that match what you're looking for, from part-time to full-time in a range of career fields. Search up-to-date databases for job openings nationwide in virtually any field and make online applications to those jobs. Post your resume on the site and have prospective employers come to you. Extremely popular site, with an easy-to-use interface and some of the best career information around.--Kraynak, Best of the Internet (and category) |
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. |
Workplace Fairness
http://www.workplacefairness.org/
"Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization that promotes workplace policies and practices that work for everyone. We are allied with the National Employment Lawyers Association, the nation's largest association of advocates for workplace rights. Our goal is to bring together workers, employers, advocates, and policy makers to achieve fairness in the workplace." Site organizes its content into four distinct areas: your rights, news and issues, resources, and take action. |
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