Job Search Information
Career Development
eManual
The Career Development eManual has been prepared to guide you through the necessary
steps, whether you are looking for your 1st or 21st job.
Classified
Adds: A Job Search Handbook
There are many different types of job ads in the classified section of your
newspaper. Knowing what type of ad you're reading can help you understand more
about what kind of position you'd be applying for.
Girl's
Guide to Job Shadowing
A good guide to job shadowing put together by the National Academy of Engineering
that's helpful to both girls and guys.
Interview
Skills: Preparing Yourself
Preparation is a big part of the interview process. You will--or should--spend
more time getting ready then you will at the interview itself.
Interviewers' Favortie Questions...and Answers
JonStar California: California
Job Search Guide From Your Public Library
Not only is this a good site to look for regional jobs, it provides a great
resume and cover letter guide.
Minimum Wage Laws in the States
Monster
Track Career Guide
This career guide has instructions for finding and keeping a job.
Informational
Interviewing
One of the best sources for gathering information about what's happening in
an occupation or an industry is to talk to people working in the field.
This site explains the entire informational interviewing process. The 20
questions listed at the end of the article can also be used when on a job shadow.
Part-Time
Jobs for Teenagers
As a section in The Teenager's Guide to the Real World this site provides a
great starting place for any teenager who is beginning to look for work.
Put
Volunteer Work on Your Resume
Capture the interest of an employer by showing that you are an involved
citizen.
Resume
Tutor
Offered by the University of Minnesota, the ResumeTutor won't actually
write a resume for you, but it will teach a lot about how to write a resume.
Resume
Writing Tips
Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a
winning resume.
Sample
Job Application
You may be asked to fill out an application on the day of the interview, so
make sure you are prepared to provide any necessary information about yourself
and your employment history.
The 12 Biggest Job Hunting Mistakes
Ten Top Qualities Employers Seek
Work
Permit Regulations
Offered by the Merced County Office of Education this site spells out the
work permit rules per Federal and State Child Labor Laws.
Work Smart
WorkSmart is designed to offer entry-level job seekers skills and occupational
information to help obtain employment.