The Internet can be a powerful tool for a successful job search. It is best utilized for researching careers, salaries and companies as well as networking and expanding contacts. The Internet can also be used to search for job listings, apply for open positions, and to post your resume for recruiters to view. The following is a selection of websites from among the nearly 50,000 sites available on the Internet.
Researching A Career/Company
www.jobweb.com - An excellent site containing employer profiles and job listings.
www.wetfeet.com - Learn about careers and occupations from industry professionals.
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to Industries.
http://www.salary.com - Salary information and more.
http://online.onetcenter.org - Explore occupations and search by skills.
www.hoovers.com - Summarizes key information on hundreds of U.S. largest employers.
www.careers.wsj.com - The Wall Street Journal Career Information site.
www.vault.com - Research employers: insider guides, company profiles, industry job boards.
Job Searching
www.collegecentral.com/ramapo - Cahill Center’s Job Bank for students and alumni.
http://www.taonline.com - Submit your resume and job search - especially geared for transitioning from military to civilian.
www.usajobs.opm.gov - U.S. government employment information and job bank.
www. hotjobs.com - Confidential features - search agent and the ability to block specific employers.
www.monster.com - One of the largest job bank sites for the U.S. and international job listings.
www.wnjpin.state.nj.us - The New Jersey job listing website.
www.truecareers.com - Post your resume and job search nationally.
www.collegerecruiter.com - Specializes in job postings for college graduates.
www.tristatejobs.com - Job openings in NY, NJ, CT & PA.
www.NorthJerseyJobs.com - Job hunting and career site hosted by The Record.
www.careerbuilder.com - Post resumes and find jobs.
www.directemployer.com - Listings for corporate sites.
www.socialworker.com/career.htm - Basic career information and a small job bank for social workers.
www.NJHire.com - Job bank for teaching jobs.
www.dice.com - Technology job seekers can search by skill level.
www.idealist.org - Listings for non-profit organizations.
www.careerwomen.com - Job listings, career advice and resources geared towards women.
www.black-collegian.com - Career site for students of color.
www.saludos.com - Promotes career advancement for the Hispanic community.
www.imdiversity.com - Job postings of member companies with a committment to building diversity.
Publications Available in the Cahill Resource Center
Bolles, Richard. Job Hunting on the Internet, Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2001.
Crispin, Gerry and Mark Mehler. CareerXRoads. Kendall Park, NJ: MMC Group, 2002.
Smith, Rebecca. Electronic Resumes & Online Networking. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2002.
Weddle, Peter D. Weddle’s Job-Seeker’s Guide to Employment Websites. New York, NY: Amacon, 2001.
