Job Seeker's Toolkit

Careers

About

Getting Started How and where to start searching for jobs online.		Jobs by Email From smart software that searches for jobs matching your qualifications. It's free!
Job Newsgroups Tips for using them in your job hunt.		Straight to the Source Find jobs at company Web sites.
Job Searching by Keyword Tips for job searching using keywords and Boolean query. Includes examples.		Your Local Newspaper Search for jobs online in your local newspaper.

Interviews

Interview Advice Net links for navigating job interviews. Includes virtual, practice interviews.		Reference Checks Do employers really check references? Be prepared to provide at least four.
Preparing for Interviews Tips and resources to help you ace interviews.		Researching Companies Tips and resources for researching companies before you interview.

Job Fairs

Job Fairs
Schedules & details of high-tech, science, healthcare, virtual and other job fairs.

Strategies for Job Fairs
Expert advice on how to make the most of job fairs.

Jobs

Computer Jobs All types of computing and networking jobs from sites that specialize in such.		Job Search Here Search for jobs in newsgroups and at selected career sites, all in one place.
Contract Jobs Sites that help you find temporary, contract, and freelance jobs.		Jobs by City Thousands of jobs by US city and vicinity.
Engineering Jobs Sites that specialize in jobs and resources for engineers.		Jobs by Email Let the jobs come to you. It's free!
Entry Jobs Sites that include or specialize in entry-level jobs, apprenticeships and internships.		Jobs by State Thousands of jobs by US state and region.
Government Jobs Even the US government needs tech-savvy workers. Includes local, state, federal, military and military-civilian jobs.		More Job Banks Job sites that defy classification because they list all types of jobs, including technical.
Healthcare Jobs Career resources and worldwide jobs for life's ultimate technicians.		More Jobs by Type Aeronautics, electronics, HVAC, tech writing, tech training, skilled trades, more.
HotJobs Hundreds of technical jobs through a special arrangement between Job Searching - Technical and HotJobs.com. Just click!		Science/Medicine Jobs Jobs in all the sciences, medicine, research and related industries throughout the world.
International Jobs Career sites from around the world, with global, regional and local job opportunities.		Semiconductor Jobs Search and browse all types of jobs in the semiconductor industry.
Internet Jobs Job sites that specifically list or specialize in Internet, intranet and Web jobs.		Start-Up Company Jobs Sites that list start-up companies and jobs.
Job Newsgroups Direct links to job newsgroups. Newsgroup help and related resources included.		Telecommunications Jobs All types of jobs and resources in the telecommunications and wireless industries.

Letters

Writing a Letter of Resignation How to write it and resign with class. A very popular article. Includes samples.		Writing Cover Letters A good cover letter helps you stand out from other candidates. Includes samples.
Writing a Thank-You Letter It's professional, courteous, and may be the deciding factor in your favor.		Writing Letters Help writing all types of employment-related letters. Candidate letters included.

Resumes

Create Your Own Web Resume Impress technical employers by demonstrating your computer smarts right off the bat.		Submitting Your Resume A collection of tips and tricks for distributing your resume on the Internet.
Resumes 101 Learn the basics about chronological, functional, combination and electronic resumes.		Resume Databases Include your resume, CV or profile in online databases and on CD-ROMs distributed to employers, agencies and recruiters.
Rewire Your Resume for the Internet It's more important to impress the computer than the human eye.		Writing Resumes Get online advice for writing and improving your paper and electronic resumes. Includes free resume software.

Salaries

Negotiating Salary Getting what you're worth.		Salary Research All about paychecks: salary surveys, contractor rates, wage reports, articles, calculators, tools, negotiations, and more.
Providing Your Salary History If an employer asks you to provide a salary history, must you? Includes sample salary histories.		Salary Surveys Discover what you're worth.

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