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Airport Security Jobs
Tips about applying for airport security jobs, also called transportation security screener jobs, and the qualifications and other details the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires. Includes information about the Screening Partnership Program the TSA is launching on November 19, 2004, that allows private screening companies to place workers in airport security jobs.

Apple Computer Jobs
Explore jobs at Apple Computer, Inc. Includes information about Apple Computer's job interviews, employee benefits and company culture. Apple Computer, Inc. is a major manufacturer of computers and software. It's also the maker of the popular iPod, a portable music and video player.

Apprenticeships
What they are plus useful information about eligibility, benefits, finding unions, and how and where to apply. Includes a list of the top 25 apprenticeship programs by occupation.

Career One Stop Centers
Career One Stop Centers offer a wide range of free employment services that some job seekers overlook. Discover what your state's Career One Stop Center offers and locate its Website or nearest office.

Cisco Jobs
Explore jobs at Cisco Systems using these convenient links. Includes information about Cisco job benefits and company culture. Cisco Systems is a leading provider of Internet solutions, with a focus on networking hardware, software and management.

Companies Offering Work at Home
Legit companies that allow employees to work at home (telecommute).

Computer Forensics Careers
Learn how to become a "cyber cop" by starting a computer forensics career. Includes links to computer forensics job and training resources.

Computer Job Skills
What computer jobs are and aren't, plus tips to help you answer the question, "Which skills do I need to land a computer job?"

Computer Programmer Jobs
Learn about computer programmer jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer programming career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Computer Software Engineer Jobs
Learn about computer software engineer jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer software engineer career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Computer Support Jobs
Learn about computer support jobs, which include technical support and help-desk jobs. Explains typical educational requirements for starting a career as a computer support specialist and provides information about wages, employment, and the job outlook.

Computer Systems Analyst Jobs
Learn about computer systems analyst jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer systems analyst career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Entry-Level Jobs
What they are, what they aren't, and how to land one.

Expand Your Job Search
The Information Superhighway has paved many roads to jobs besides job banks. Here are more online resources.

Getting Started with Online Job Searching
How and where to start searching for jobs online.

Government Computer Jobs
About computer jobs offered by U.S. Federal government agencies. Information about finding and applying for government computer jobs is included.

Homeland Security Jobs
U.S. Federal agencies offering homeland security jobs, in cooperation with the Homeland Security Department.

IBM Jobs
A profile of IBM jobs, employee pay and benefits, culture and the company in general. Includes a link to tips for IBM interviews. IBM is short for International Business Machines Corporation, the largest information technology company in the world.

Intel Jobs
Profiles Intel jobs, compensation, benefits, culture and the company in general. Intel Corporation is the largest semiconductor company worldwide and the leading manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products globally.

Job Newsgroups
What are newsgroups? plus tips for using them in your job hunt.

Job Search Books
The Web is a great place to find free job searching and interviewing advice, but it's not a magic pill. When preparing for a job search, it's a good idea to research all the self-help resources you can get your hands on. These books are among today's most popular job-searching aids.

Job Searching by Keyword
Tips for job searching using keywords and Boolean query. Includes examples.

Jobs at Start-Up Companies
Risks and rewards of working for start-up companies, and where to find the jobs.

Jobs by Email
From smart software that searches for jobs matching your qualifications, even while you sleep. It's free!

Landing a U.S. Government Job
Landing a government job still differs somewhat from the traditional job search. But at least it's not as complicated as it used to be. Includes a link to the Veterans' Preference Advisor.

Lucent Jobs
A profile of Lucent jobs, employee benefits, culture and the company in general. Lucent is short for Lucent Technologies, Inc., a global provider of telecommunications (telecom) systems and services. As such, Lucent allows telecommuting for its jobs that are conducive to it.

Merchant Marine Jobs
Explore engineering, radio, electronics, and other types of jobs in the U.S. Merchant Marine for officers and crew. Includes links to training resources, a free apprenticeship program, and info on other types of maritime jobs.

Microsoft Jobs and Careers
Explore Microsoft Corporation's jobs and careers. Includes information about employee benefits and company culture. Microsoft Corporation is a world leader in developing computer operating systems and software applications.

Search Jobs Online in Your Local Newspaper
How to find and search your local newspapers on the Web.

Silicon Alley Jobs
About New York's high-tech corridor, and where to find jobs and companies in the area.

Silicon Valley Jobs
About Northern California's "High-Tech Heaven", better known as Silicon Valley. Includes job growth and pay statistics, and Web links to Silicon Valley jobs and high-tech companies.

Straight to the Source
Find jobs at company Web sites.

Tap the Hidden Job Market
Using your computer and the Internet. Gives networking a whole, new meaning!

Technical Instructor
Offers tips for changing careers to become a corporate technical instructor in the U.S. It's useful to anyone who wants to become a corporate technical instructor. However, corporate technical instructors typically get their start after teaching in schools or working in a technical capacity in the corporate world or military. So, it leans heavily in that direction.

Veterans' Job Resources
Job sites that cater to U.S. Veterans.

Veterans' Preference in Government Jobs
Certain veterans and disabled veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces receive preference in hiring for Federal government jobs. Once hired, veterans are also granted retention preference during Federal workforce reductions. Find out if you're eligible.

Web Analytics - Job of the Future
Web analytics and its career growth simply explained, with links to Web analytics jobs, education and software vendors.

Welfare to Work
Programs and services that help unemployed, disadvantaged and disabled people get off or avoid the welfare rolls, and become more self-sufficient through childcare, job-training and employment assistance.

Work-at-Home Customer Service Jobs
Legit work-at-home customer service job opportunities are on the rise in the U.S. Discover where to find legit work-at-home customer service jobs and how to land them. Customer service jobs are also referred to as call center jobs.

Working as an Independent Contractor
Tired of being a wage slave? Read about the pros, cons, and how to get started.

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