Web Links: Career Resources

There are many resources on the Internet that can help you choose a career or find a job. This page contains 2 categories of links: Career Exploration, for those choosing a career, and Job Listings, for those looking for a job.

Career Exploration

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Handbook contains information on working conditions, qualifications, salaries, and employment projections for selected fields. For additional features see the Occupational Outlook Quarterly.

• The Career Key: Take an online self-evaluation and find out which careers fit your personality type. Note: If the link above doesn't work, try this link.

• JobProfiles.org: Learn about different careers by reading profiles of individuals who have these careers.

• JobStar: Links to career info by field.

• America's Career InfoNet: Includes wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, and state-by-state labor market conditions.

• New Jersey Career Explorer: Includes wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, etc. with an emphasis on New Jersey.

Job Listings

• Monster.com: Search jobs and company profiles, post resumes, and get career advice.

• CareerBuilder: Search for jobs by profession and location, and get tips on resume writing and job hunting.

• New Jersey Department of Personnel: Job vacancy announcements in State, county, and municipal governments.

• USAJOBS: The U.S. Government's official site for information on federal government employment; Search and apply for federal government jobs online.

• New Jersey Jobseeker Information: Emphasis on government and public-sector jobs, and careers that require permits, licenses, and certifications in NJ.

• America's Job Bank: Search nationwide job database, create and post your resume online, or set up an automated job search.