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Internet Job Search Databases

Career Jet search engine offering job search by keyword, industry, state and country
Career OneStop job listings and tools for job seekers, career professionals, military transition sponsored by the US Department of Labor
CollegeGrad.Com entry level job search for college graduates which provides database search and job postings by category - entry level, internship search, experience and location search. Also use of automated job search agent and tips on resume development, interviewing and salaries
Explore Health Careers current comprehensive descriptions about health careers with links to careers, education, training, financial aid programs
Hire Vets First veteran-friendly job resources along with links to national recruitment, state employment, and other veteran-friendly web sites.
iHispano provides quick job search,networking and job board site with a Latino focus
Job Central national labor exchange web site which lists jobs by city, state, zip code andmetropolitan area and which replaces America’s Job Bank
Job Hunter's Bible web site designed for job seekers to supplement information in the book What Color is Your Parachute?...
USA Jobs official source for Federal Government jobs and employment information
VetSuccess employment and rehabilitation information for veterans with service-connected disabilities

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Employment Web Portals

Bureau of Labor Statistics includes A-Z career list, economic and labor information/statistics
CollegeGrad.Com lists best employers for training/advancement of college graduates; top 25 cities for jobs, profiles 30 most popular careers
Disability Information

comprehensive online resource with easy access to information for people with disabilities and managed by the US Department of Labor Office of Disability and Employment Policy

Idealist.Org resources and information for networking and job search in the non-profit sector
JobHunt.Org provides job search by state and links to thousands of articles and other content on tips and advice
StudentJobs.Gov presents employment opportunities within the Federal Government for college, graduate and high school students
US Department of Labor administers and enforces federal laws related to workplace activities
Virginia Employment Commission job opportunities, workforce services, labor market information for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Harvey Library Selected Books & e-Books

  • 15-Minute Cover Letter [electronic resource]: write an effective cover letter right now/Farr, J. Michael. HF5383 .F315 2005eb
  • 25 Ways to Make College Pay Off [electronic resource]/Bill Coplin. LC1037.5.C684 2007eb
  • Acing the Interview [electronic resource]/Tony Beshara. HF5549.5.I6 B4715 2008eb
  • Best Career and Education Web Sites [electronic resource]/ Wolfinger. HF5382.75.U6 W65 2007eb
  • Career Coward's Guide to Interviewing [electronic resource]/Piotrowski. HF5549.5.I6 P563 2007eb
  • Cover Letter Magic [electronic resource]/Enelow and Kursmark.HF5383 .E4787 2007eb
  • Federal Resume Guidebook [electronic resource]: write a winning federal resume to get in, get promoted, and survive in a government job/Troutman, Kathryn K.JK716 .T73 2004 EB
  • Gallery of Best Resumes [electronic resource]/ David F. Noble. HF5383.N62 2007eb
  • Job Search and Career Checklists [electronic resource]: 101 proven time-saving checklists to organize and plan your career search. HF5381 .H517 2005eb
  • Make Your Contacts Count [electronic resource]Baber and Waymon. HF5381.B143 2007eb
  • Resume Magic [electronic resource]/Susan Britton Whitcomb.HF5383 .W46 2007eb
  • Sell Yourself in Any Interview [electronic resource]/Oscar Adler. HF5549.5.I6 A35 2008eb
  • Slam Dunk Cover Letters [electronic resource]/Rowh, Mark. HF5383 .R68 2005eb
  • The Elements of Resume Style [electronic resource]: essential rules and eye-opening advice for writing resumes and cover letters that work/Bennett, Scott.HF5383 .B423 2005eb
  • Three Signs of a Miserable Job: a fable… / Patrick Lencioni.HF5549.5.J63 L46 2007
  • Top 100 Careers for College Graduates [electronic resource]/Farr, M.J. HF5382.5.U5 F3742007eb
  • Winning Job Interviews [electronic resource]: reduce interview anxiety, out prepare the other candidates, land the job you. love/Powers, Paul. HF5549.5 .I6 P69 2005 eb

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Career Readiness Resources

100 Best Companies to Work For Fortune Magazine’s list of detailed profiles of 100 best companies to work for based on benefits, pay, location, minority status, turnover, job growth and other criteria.
Career Guide to Industries the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides industry information at the national level.
Career Voyages provides extensive career exploration information, career videos, job growth projections for in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed for them. The site resulted from a US Department of Labor and the US Department of Education collaborative initiative.
Making the Difference.Org site which promotes public service careers in the Federal Government and its agencies. It also provides statistical projections for new hires in various fields.
Occupational Outlook Handbook a US Department of Labor publication which provides job descriptions, earnings, training/education & job market information for each state.
State Occupational Projections provides information on long-term and short-term occupational projections for each state
The Riley Guide provides links to career and employment resources but not job postings
Princeton Review Career Profiles/Quiz Summarizes career profiles, matches career interest to majors, free online tests.
Workplace Rights & Benefits US Labor Department site which lists information by topic or by type of audience.

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Hampton University Career Resources

Hampton University Career Center career consultation, resume review, corporate recruitment, are among the services offered [757-727-5331]
National Hampton Alumni Association/NHAA Inc. links to alumni chapters, online communities and career mentoring resources

 

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