Career Development Research Guide: Websites
General Career Sites
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Career FinderOnline tool that includes self assessment, information on jobs, salaries, and employment trends, and links to related Carroll programs.
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Career Options and ExplorationIncludes information about majors.
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Job Hunters BibleBy the author of the classic book, What Color is Your Parachute?, this guide links to job, career, and resume resources.
Company/Industry Information Sites
In addition to the Web sites below, check out the Databases tab for links to databases that include company and industry information.
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Business.comBusiness search engine.
Career Research Sites
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Career ProfilesCareer and job search guide. Please note that the education section leads the user to online schools only.
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CareerOneStopInformation on salaries and employment trends, information by state, links to Web resources and employers and associations. Includes streamed career videos of people on the job for many occupations.
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JobStar Guides to Specific CareersProduced by libraries in the San Francisco Bay area, this site gives career, salary, resume writing, and job finding tips.
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Occupational Outlook HandbookOnline version of the well-known book produced by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Includes description of the work, background required, potential salary, and employment outlook.
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Princeton ReviewCareer and college information site. Some information requires registering as a user.
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Riley GuideComprehensive guide to jobs, careers, resume writing, interviewing, and more.
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Salary ExpertEverything you ever wanted to know about salaries and more.
Job Search Sites
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Career BuilderPrimarily for job seekers but includes information and links about careers, companies, resume writing, interviewing, etc.
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IdealistComplete guide to careers, jobs, internships, etc. in non-profit organizations.
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International Jobs CenterProvides access to overseas job listings by type. Includes some internships.
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Maryland Workforce ExchangeSite created by the Maryland Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Look for jobs, post a resume, locate training, or check out the job market in Maryland.
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Monster.comCommercial site with focus on jobs but also includes online career advice, self-assessment tools, interviewing and resume writing tips.