FINDING, LANDING & KEEPING A JOB

JOB SEARCH PREPARATION, RESUMES, APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS

• http://www.rileyguide.com/
  This is the Riley Guide to Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet. The Guide provides links to a wealth of resources and is divided into the sections of Prepare to Search; Execute a Campaign; Target & Research; Job Listings; Resumes & Cover Letters; Network, Interview & Negotiate; Salary Guides & Guidance and A-Z Index.
• http://quintcareers.com/jobhunt.html
  This web page from Quintessential Careers provides links to two job-search tutorials. They are A Student’s Guide to Job-Hunting on the Internet and A Jobseeker’s Guide to Job-Hunting on the Internet.
• http://quintcareers.com/resres.html
  This web page from Quintessential Careers provides links to articles and other resources on resumes and cover letters.
• http://www.jobhunt.com
  This website contains a variety of links to various job-hunting resources on the Internet.
• http://jobstar.org
  The Job Star Central website includes a number of resources for job seekers under their “Getting Ready” section. These include resumes, salary information and hints regarding the hidden job market. Finally the Guide to Specific Careers is for those involved in career exploration.
• http://www.resumania.com/careertipsindex.html
  Taken from Job Hunting For Dummies®, 2nd Edition are the “Top 10 Questions Frequently Asked by Job Hunters”. Areas such as the job search, resumes, networking and interviewing are covered.
• http://www.snagajob.com
  The job search engine allows you to search for part-time and hourly jobs by zip code. The “Read Great Job Advice” link allows one to obtain resume and interview help and to access the Self Improvement Center. The Self Improvement Center provides advice on Steps to Getting Hired, resumes, interviewing, etc.
• http://www.answerquest.com/
  resources/res_interview.htm
  This website page from Answer Quest Technologies provides links to resources to help you prepare for and be successful in job interviews.
• http://www.quintcareers.com/
  job-hunting_etiquette.html
  This web page from Quintessential Careers provides links to Etiquette resources in Job Hunting and Business.
• http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/car/self/
  career_transfer_survey.html
  Transferable skills are vital in today's changeable job market, but many people, especially workplace newcomers, don't realize how many of tparenhese skills they possess. Over the years a person develops many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and their life experiences. This is a checklist of transferable skills that could make a difference in any job application. It includes the areas of communication; research & planning; human relations; organization, management & leadership and work survival.