Employment Resources
on the Web
(Below you will find Web sites dealing with finding jobs, preparing resumes and questions
about relocation. A short description of each site is included)
Basic Job Hunting Sites
A site for posting your resume. It features a database of 50,000 jobs, a job search agent (search robot), company profiles, a resume builder, and information on more than two million apartments for those considering relocation.
You can post your resume for a job in their jobs database. The site also includes periodic Career Fairs, lots of helpful articles and links, an employment search readiness inventory, and tips on how to find a job.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers serves more than 1,600 colleges and 1,400 businesses. The organization developed JobWeb that provides a database of jobs, employer profiles, career planning resources, job-search tips, and other information about career development.
You can browse for jobs by location, job type or company at this site. It also has resume support and you can post your resume to a set of companies that you select.
Federal Job Browser
This is not a site. It is software that provides full descriptions with application procedures and qualification lists, which you can access simply by clicking the easy-to-use form. With an Internet connection, you can get job listings by state to focus your search in a particular region. A browser isn't required. Several background documents on federal job policies and regulations are included for reference. You can download a free copy of the Federal Job Browser at:
http://www6.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode-000HH4
You will need to use the search box to search for "Federal Job Browser".
Resumes
This site provides a series of articles on writing an effective resume. You'll find tips on self assessment, career exploration, cover letters, as well as sample resumes.
Top Ten Technical Resume Writing Tips
This page lists ten precise tips that can help you write and effective resume for a technical position. These tips are simple, precise, and essential for a good technical resume.
You can create a resume with a minimum of fuss with the AccuResume Writer software package. This free 32-bit application features a friendly tabbed window layout complete with toolbar and 100,000-word spelling checker. Sections are provided for Work Experience, Education, Awards, Publications, Qualifications, Job Preferences, and more. Export your resume to HTML (for posting on a Web site) or ASCII (for inserting in email), or print it along with a cover letter with professional-looking output. In addition, you can save resumes in the programs SDR format to send to prospective employers who use the AccuResume system. Sample resumes are included.
Resumail is another free program that helps you create a resume and send it over the Internet to companies who are members of the Resumail Network. Put your resume together with this use-friendly program (complete with a spell-checker), and then go to the Resumail Web page to look for prospective employers. When you find a company and job you're interested in, click a button, and Resumail sends your resume with all formatting intact. The program's documentation gives you tips for creating a better resume, which will be of interest to anyone looking for a new job.
Additional Resources
Virtual Job Fair (for high tech jobs)
Butler Job Related Usenet Service
CareePath (Newspaper ads)