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Adventures in Education (AIE) view detail comment email this

Resources about college planning, financial aid and scholarships (including FAFSA), and career guidance for students, parents, counselors, librarians, and educators. Includes cost calculators, a high school course planner for younger students, and links to state programs and other resources. Also available in Spanish. A public service site from a loan corporation.
http://www.aie.org/
Topics: College and University Education, Education, Jobs & Work, Money
Last updated Jun 24, 2009


American Library Association: Human Resource Development and Recruitment view detail comment email this

This mission of this office of the American Library Association (ALA) "is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession." The site provides links and information about careers in libraries (including librarians and support staff), education and professional development, the ALA scholarship program, library employment resources, and related material.
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=hrdr
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Librarianship
Last updated May 9, 2005


America's Career InfoNet view detail comment email this

This site "provides national, state and local career information and labor market data." Includes "career tools, career reports, videos, a career resource library," and more.
http://www.acinet.org/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Oct 16, 2005


The Black Collegian Online view detail comment email this

The electronic version of the national career opportunities magazine. In addition to the abundance of career planning/job search information, there is commentary by leading black writers, lifestyle/entertainment features, general information on college life, and news of what's happening on college campuses today. Searchable.
http://www.blackcollegian.com/
Topics: Black Resources, College and University Education, Education, Job Listings, Jobs & Work, Magazines
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Career Development eManual view detail comment email this

A detailed guide intended for university students but valuable for people at any career stage. It shows how to assess one's personality, aptitudes, and values and how to match these to potential occupations. It gives advice on job hunting, practices, and reassessing one's career progress. From the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Sep 16, 2007


Career Voyages view detail comment email this

This Web site tailored for teens and young adults "features detailed information about the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education required to prepare for them, job openings by area, and wages, licensing requirements and growth rates for numerous occupations." Includes information about "on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs for skilled trades, and two-year professional degree programs at community colleges." From the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Oct 15, 2003


CNNMoney.com: Ask Annie view detail comment email this

This workplace advice column discusses topics related to workplace politics and office etiquette, such as common mistakes when starting a new job, cluttered desks, follow-up calls to resumes, dealing with hostile colleagues, and negotiating for a higher salary. From Fortune magazine.
http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/annie/
Topics: Business, Jobs & Work
Last updated Jun 27, 2006


Dual Career Couples view detail comment email this

Collection of writings and other resources on dual career couples in the academic field. Topics include how to approach a job search, advantages and disadvantages of applying for jobs as a couple, the difficulties of being a "trailing spouse," and more. Includes several case studies of dual career couples in the geoscience field. From the Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College.
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/careerprep/jobsearch/dualcareer.html
Topics: Families, Jobs & Work
Last updated Feb 13, 2008


Forbes.com: Business Basics view detail comment email this

This column covers job searches, office etiquette, workplace issues, and related basic workplace subjects. Some of the topics include cover letters, networking, office donations, coping with difficult coworkers, workplace dress, the company gym, asking for a raise, and hosting a business dinner. Also includes video clips on selected topics. From Forbes magazine.
http://www.forbes.com/2005/10/26/careers-work-executives-05bizbasicsland.html
Topics: Business, Jobs & Work
Last updated Mar 27, 2009


Job Shadowing view detail comment email this

Nationwide program that provides students with "an up-close look at the world of work" by matching them with workplace mentors. Provides materials for employers, educators, and students; a newsletter and news updates; job shadowing statistics; and details of state and national Job Shadow Day activities. A coordinated effort of America's Promise, Junior Achievement, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Education.
http://www.jobshadow.org/
Topics: Education, Holidays and Observances Individually, Jobs & Work
Last updated May 18, 2004


JobHuntersBible view detail comment email this

Excellent advice and and reviews of resources in three major sections: Job Listings; Resumes; and Career Counseling. Written and updated by Richard Bolles as a supplement to his job hunting guidebook, What Color Is Your Parachute .
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Writing
Last updated Jun 24, 2002


Jobs in Weddings and Funerals: Working with the Betrothed and the Bereaved view detail comment email this

"This article explores careers in weddings and funerals ... [describing] the industries and what they do and don't have in common ... three event-related occupational areas: planning and management, catering, and floral design... [and suggestions for] other areas of employment overlap." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the winter 2006-07 edition of Occupational Outlook Quarterly, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2006/winter/art03.pdf
Topics: Jobs & Work
Last updated Jun 25, 2008


Jobseekers Advice view detail comment email this

This "is a free career advice website for jobseekers. Within this site you can find free career advice relating to career development, CV advice, employment issues, interview advice, job hunting, working abroad, training, education and much more." Includes articles and discussion forums provided by the site's volunteers or "submitted by businesses or individuals in the recruitment industry (some even by jobseekers themselves)." Searchable.
http://www.jobseekersadvice.com
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Sep 22, 2004


JobWeb view detail comment email this

This site provides "career development and job-search advice for college students and new college graduates." Features resume and interviewing information, a database of employers, and a library of career-related articles. Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
http://www.jobweb.com/
Topics: Education, Job Listings, Jobs & Work
Last updated Apr 28, 2005


LifeWorks view detail comment email this

This site explores over 100 careers in the health and medical sciences. Designed as a resource for middle and high school students, the site provides information about the required education, working conditions, salaries, and job outlook, as well as interviews with successful people working in the field. It also offers general information about preparing for college. Searchable by job, salary, education, and interest.
http://www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/
Topics: Education, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work, K-12 Education
Last updated May 25, 2005


LIScareer.com view detail comment email this

"LIScareer offers career development resources for new librarians and information professionals, MLS students and those considering a library-related career. The site features practical articles contributed by information professionals, along with links to online and print resources." Also includes a blog. Created by librarian Priscilla Shontz.
http://www.liscareer.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Education, Jobs & Work, Librarianship, Social Science
Last updated Oct 5, 2004


Mapping Your Future view detail comment email this

A site "for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning." Also available in Spanish. Searchable.
http://mappingyourfuture.org/
Topics: College and University Education, Education, Jobs & Work, Money
Last updated May 26, 2008


National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Teachers view detail comment email this

This science site features educational resources for elementary, middle, and high school students, addressing a wide range of topics such as bioethics, alternative medicine, diabetes, and sexual health. Includes information about careers in science. Some material available in Spanish.
http://science-education.nih.gov
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Science
Last updated May 31, 2006


Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond view detail comment email this

This site is a companion to a textbook of the same name. The site presents information to help students be more successful. It features articles, interactive self-assessment tests, career development guides, and advice on studying, taking tests, and lifestyle (health and wellness, stress, and money management). Also includes links to related sites.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007829682x/information_center_view0/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Sep 11, 2004


ShawGuides view detail comment email this

A "database of more than 5,300 career and recreational cooking schools, wine courses, golf & tennis schools & camps, high performance programs, writers conferences, photography, film & video workshops & schools, art & craft workshops, language vacations, cultural travel programs, and artists' and writers' residencies & retreats." The site notes that information for the guides "has been obtained from the listed program sponsors and is subject to change." Searchable.
http://www.shawguides.com/
Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Jobs & Work, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Sports, Wine
Last updated Mar 17, 2005


Start-Up Kits view detail comment email this

These kits offer industry, market, and operations information for over 40 types of businesses. The site includes how-to guides with comments from successful entrepreneurs, suggestions for researching business opportunities and creating a business plan, and links to associations and franchises. It also features an e-mail service for an expert's advice about starting out, sales and marketing, management and operations, and other matters.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit
Topics: Business, Business, Jobs & Work
Last updated Sep 4, 2002


Technical Schools USA view detail comment email this

A guide to technical schools, careers, and certifications in the United States. Includes a list of links to schools by state, descriptions of technical schools and programs (including online alternatives), and resources for technical certification training. Browse by career program type, location, or certification type. Although school descriptions contain a fair amount of marketing language, the site does not accept payment for listings. Not searchable.
http://www.technical-schools.us/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Technology
Last updated Aug 19, 2003


Tools for Beginning Jobseekers view detail comment email this

Tools for Beginning Jobseekers helps teens and pre-teens create their resumes, cover letters, and a list of references. There are Web-based worksheets available to print out, fill out, and submit to potential employers. A self-assessment page gives initial direction to the young jobseeker.
http://www.nycareerzone.org/cz/resources/index.jsp?section=13
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Writing
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


The Wall Street Journal: Careers view detail comment email this

This "site for executives, managers and professionals" contains job postings for positions in "senior and general management, sales, marketing, finance, technology and a range of related fields." Also features articles on job-hunting, working with executive recruiters, salaries, and more. Searchable and browsable. Content in part from the "editorial resources of The Wall Street Journal."
http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work
Last updated Nov 25, 2008


WomensMedia.com view detail comment email this

This Web site aims to provide "in-depth material to help working women advance." Features articles on careers and self-improvement, book reviews, discussion groups, and a section on girls and technology. Free registration required for newsletters; "Learning Club" is a commercial service. Searchable.
http://www.womensmedia.com/
Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Women
Last updated Jan 20, 2004




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