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WORKFORCE READINESS

CAREER RESOURCE GUIDE

December 2007 www.chra.com

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Mediums to Use to Search on the Internet ..................................................................... 5 Google ............................................................................................................................. 5 Rileyguide.com ............................................................................................................... 5 Askjeeves.com ................................................................................................................ 5 Yahoo.com ...................................................................................................................... 5 Lycos.com ....................................................................................................................... 5

One Stop Career Center Locations and Contact Information ..................................... 6 Baltimore County Office of Workforce Development ................................................... 6 Baltimore County Workforce Development Center @ Eastpoint .................................. 6 Baltimore County Workforce Development Center @ Hunt Valley .............................. 6 Aberdeen Workforce Center ........................................................................................... 7 Allegany County One Stop Job Center ........................................................................... 7 Anne Arundel Community College One Stop Career Center ......................................... 7 Anne Arundel One Stop Career Center .......................................................................... 7 Baltimore Works Career Center ...................................................................................... 7 Bel Air Workforce Center ............................................................................................... 7 Caroline County Career Center ....................................................................................... 7 Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center ......................................... 8 Cecil County Workforce Center ..................................................................................... 8 Columbia Workforce Center ........................................................................................... 8 Dorchester County Career Center ................................................................................... 8 Eastside Career Center .................................................................................................... 8 Frederick County Business and Employment Center ..................................................... 8 Garrett County One Stop Job Center .............................................................................. 8 Leonardtown One Stop Career Center ............................................................................ 9 Lower Shore One Stop Job Market ................................................................................. 9 MontgomeryWorks One Stop Workforce Center ........................................................... 9 Northwest Career Center at Mondawmin Mall ............................................................... 9 Prince Frederick One Stop Career Center ....................................................................... 9 Prince George’s One Stop Career Center ....................................................................... 9 Southern Maryland Workforce Services ......................................................................... 9 Talbot Career Center ..................................................................................................... 10 Washington County One Stop Job Center .................................................................... 10

Affiliate One Stop Centers ............................................................................................. 11 Kent County Career Center ........................................................................................... 11 Montgomery Works –Lake Forest Mall ....................................................................... 11 Queen Anne’s County Career Center ........................................................................... 11 Western Maryland Consortium – Hagerstown ............................................................. 11 Western Maryland Consortium – Oakland ................................................................... 11 Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center .............................................. 11 Jewish Vocational Services Career Center ................................................................... 12 Maryland New Directions ............................................................................................. 12 Montgomery College Adult Education- Lifelong Learning Institute ........................... 12 Professional Outplacement Assistance Center .............................................................. 13 The Women’s Center .................................................................................................... 13

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Independent Online Resources ...................................................................................... 14 All Job ........................................................................................................................... 14 America’s Job Exchange............................................................................................... 14 American Payroll Association ...................................................................................... 14 Career Journal ............................................................................................................... 14 Career Shop, Inc. ........................................................................................................... 15 Career ............................................................................................................................ 15 Careerbuzz .................................................................................................................... 15 Hrladder ........................................................................................................................ 15 HotJobs ......................................................................................................................... 15 Employment Guide ....................................................................................................... 16 HireAbility .................................................................................................................... 16 Jobster ........................................................................................................................... 16 Washington Post ........................................................................................................... 16

Post-College/Entry Level Focused Jobs ........................................................................ 17 www.collegecentral.com............................................................................................... 17 www.collegerecruiter.com ............................................................................................ 17 www.collegegrad.com .................................................................................................. 17 www.aftercollege.com .................................................................................................. 17 www.campuscareercenter.com ..................................................................................... 17

Miscellaneous Website Resources ................................................................................. 18 Federal Government ...................................................................................................... 18 Job Hunters Bible .......................................................................................................... 18 Maryland Workforce Exchange .................................................................................... 18 True Careers .................................................................................................................. 18 Susan Ireland ................................................................................................................. 19 Teknimedia ................................................................................................................... 19

Online Resources That Promote Diversification .......................................................... 20 Minority Populations .................................................................................................... 20 Diversity Link ............................................................................................................... 20 Women For Hire ........................................................................................................... 20 Electronic Media Publishing LLC ................................................................................ 20 Womans-Work, LLC .................................................................................................... 21 www.feminist.org ......................................................................................................... 21 www.nativejobs.com..................................................................................................... 21 iHispano.com ................................................................................................................ 21 National Urban League ................................................................................................. 22 www.black-collegian.com ............................................................................................ 22

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Resources For Those Over the Age of 50 ...................................................................... 23 AARP ............................................................................................................................ 23 www.experienceworks.org ........................................................................................... 23 www.seniorserviceamerica.org ..................................................................................... 23 www.workforce50.com ................................................................................................. 23 www.simplyhired.com .................................................................................................. 24 www.seniors4hire.org ................................................................................................... 24 www.retirementjobs.com .............................................................................................. 24 Senior Net ..................................................................................................................... 24 The Beacon ................................................................................................................... 24

Online Resources For Veterans ..................................................................................... 25 www.militaryhire.com .................................................................................................. 25 www.civilianjobs.com .................................................................................................. 25 www.GIjobs.net ............................................................................................................ 25

Major Job Directories .................................................................................................... 26 About.com ..................................................................................................................... 26 Baltimore County Public Library.................................................................................. 26 Career Builder ............................................................................................................... 26 Monster ......................................................................................................................... 26 National Career Development Association ................................................................... 26 Riley Guide ................................................................................................................... 27

Job Search/Career Magazines and Information .......................................................... 28 CareerMag ..................................................................................................................... 28 Money Magazine .......................................................................................................... 28

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Mediums to Use to Search on the Internet

Google www.google.com/help/basics.html

For all searching tips/needs/questions Has basic searching tips by category to answer all your searching needs

Rileyguide.com

In-depth description of how to use the internet to job search, what to look for, etc. all laid out step-by-step

Askjeeves.com

Yahoo.com

Lycos.com

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One Stop Career Center Locations and Contact Information

www.careeronestop.org

Appointment only, always call ahead, open M-F Serves anyone of all ages No fees Begins with a one hour orientation on site; will be assigned to a consultant who helps

with providing services resources for each client Offers services such as resume writing, interviewing, and computer skills help

Baltimore County Office of Workforce Development http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/jobtraining/index.html

Jefferson Building 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 300 Towson, Maryland 21204 410-887-2008

All services are for Baltimore County residents Includes testing, skills assessment, career consultation, labor market information, job

readiness, seminars, and job referrals Search databases of job opportunities, look for a job, choose or change a career,

develop new skills, have access to fax and copying machines, guidance in resume development, literacy resources, General Education Diploma (GED) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training, career consultation, computer access and other services

Baltimore County Workforce Development Center @ Eastpoint 7930 Eastern Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21224 410-288-9050

Baltimore County Workforce Development Center @ Hunt Valley 11101 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-887-7940

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Aberdeen Workforce Center 34 N. Philadelphia Boulevard Aberdeen, MD 21001 410-272-5400

Allegany County One Stop Job Center 138 Baltimore Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-1221

Anne Arundel Community College One Stop Career Center 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Hanover, MD 21076 410-799-9099

Anne Arundel One Stop Career Center 7480 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-424-3240 OR 80 West Street, Suite A Annapolis, MD 21401 410-269-4500

Baltimore Works Career Center 1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-767-2148

Bel Air Workforce Center 2 South Bond Street Bel Air, MD 21014 410-836-4603

Caroline County Career Center 300 Market Street, Suite 201 Denton, MD 21629 410-819-4549

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Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center 224 North Center Street Westminster, MD 21157 410-386-2820

Cecil County Workforce Center 1275 West Pulaski Highway Elkton, MD 21921-5973 410-996-0550

Columbia Workforce Center 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 410-290-2600

Dorchester County Career Center 627-A Race Street Cambridge, MD 21613 410-901-4250

Eastside Career Center 3001 East Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21205 410-396-9044

Frederick County Business and Employment Center 5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A Frederick, MD 21703 301-600-2255

Garrett County One Stop Job Center 221 South Third Street Oakland, MD 21550 301-334-3972 x301

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Leonardtown One Stop Career Center 23110 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-880-2800

Lower Shore One Stop Job Market 917 Mount Hermon Road Salisbury, MD 21804 410-341-6515

MontgomeryWorks One Stop Workforce Center 11002 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton, MD 20902 301-929-4350

Northwest Career Center at Mondawmin Mall 2401 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 410-523-1060

Prince Frederick One Stop Career Center 200 Duke Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 443-550-6750

Prince George’s One Stop Career Center 1100 Mercantile Lane Largo, MD 20774 301-618-8425

Southern Maryland Workforce Services 175 Post Office Road Waldorf, MD 20602 301-645-8712

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Talbot Career Center 301 Bay Street Easton, MD 21601 410-822-3030

Washington County One Stop Job Center 14 North Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-393-8200

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Affiliate One Stop Centers Kent County Career Center 601 High Street, 2nd Floor Chestertown, MD 21620 410-778-3525 or 410-778-3526

Montgomery Works – Lake Forest Mall 701 Russell Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-519-8253

Queen Anne’s County Career Center 125 Comet Drive Centreville, MD 21617 410-758-8044

Western Maryland Consortium – Hagerstown 33 West Washington Street, 4th Floor Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-791-3076 x124

Western Maryland Consortium – Oakland 215 South Third Street Oakland, MD 21550 301-334-8136

Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-8300 Email: cfw@montgomerycountymd.gov

Many programs and services for women Low fees do apply Personal and career counseling, workshops and seminars, vocational testing Must make appointments/register online for certain workshops Services available in English and Spanish

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Jewish Vocational Services Career Center www.jvsbaltimore.org 1515 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208 410-486-0099 Email: careers@jvsbaltimore.org

Non-profit serving those throughout the state of Maryland Offers career development workshops and services including: successful employment

strategies, resume and cover letter service, interviewing, career planning and management and basic computer skills (ex. MS Word, using online searches, general computer training).

A 6 month membership is $75 (no member of the Jewish community will be denied because he/she can’t pay)

Pre-registration for all classes/workshops is required

Maryland New Directions www.mdnewdirections.org/mnd 611 Park Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201 410-230-0630

Provides clients with the skills and confidence to navigate life-stage transitions, to reach full employment potential and offers support along the way

Career Focus Program: o Helps you discover your job interests and strengths o Can choose career counseling, workshops, resume/cover letter assistance,

mock interviews and critiques, etc. o Limited scholarships are available; the cost is $100 per session and most

people typically do 3-5 sessions

Montgomery College Adult Education-Lifelong Learning Institute http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/cedeptrv/index.html - Home Page Gary Hong, Program Director 240-567-7869 Email: gary.hong@montgomerycollege.edu

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/enrichmentallages.html - lists a summary of services and other options

Browse the catalogue to see what courses are available at: http://mc.symplicitynetworks.com/course/courselistings.aspx

Offers courses for adults ages 50+ in a variety of topics, including computers (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

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Professional Outplacement Assistance Center www.dllr.state.md.us/poac 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 410-290-2600 Email: poac@dllr.state.md.us

Serving professionals in career transition Offers an employment reference resource library and computer resource labs to work

on many computer skills Has seminars and workshops on a variety of career topics, peer training and

counseling 3-day Jump Start program is designed for the job seeker of the new millennium

The Women’s Center www.thewomenscenter.org 1025 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 202-293-4580

Serves both men and women Non-profit agency For those in transition who are job searching Offers a career advisory network, career counseling, resume review, career library Some services are free and others have a fee

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Independent Online Resources All Job www.alljobsearch.com

Search websites, newspapers and newsgroups all at once A job search tool only Choose type of job and how recently the position has been posted, along with state

and city options

America’s Job Exchange www.americasjobexchange.com

Search for job listings and apply online Post your resume, create a cover letter and view examples Register for a free account, but it’s not required; limited resources if not registered Military personnel can use their current occupational codes to search for civilian

positions The site is also available in Spanish

American Payroll Association www.americanpayroll.org 660 North Main Avenue, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-4600

This site offers a career center (tab on the left) with many different hints and tips for those looking for a job

These helpful hints include resume tips, how to write cover letters, and interview “do’s and don’ts”

Offers free resources on compensation trends, management, productivity, hiring, etc. Simply click on the links listed under free resources There are payroll training centers located in Las Vegas and San Antonio, as well as an

e-center for those interested in getting trained in payroll specifically (all information is listed under career center tab)

Career Journal www.careerjournal.com

Site from the team that used to produce the National Business Employment Weekly Many articles on resume writing, interviewing tips, etc. Click on job hunting advice at the top of the home screen Review salary and profiles for business trends and information

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Career Shop, Inc. www.careershop.com 12200 West Colonial Drive, Suite 201 Winter Garden, FL 34787 1-800-639-2060

Post and edit your resume, search jobs and use the personal job shopper Offers technology training and boot camps for Microsoft and Cisco (also has career

tools that must be purchased in order to use) Helps with the job search process and information Ask the career doctor and use resources

Career www.career.com

Search job listings, post resumes and view featured employers Click on Resources at the top for more specifics on topics such as resume services,

salary information, women’s resources and job fairs

Careerbuzz www.careerbuzz.com

A site with career opportunities, information and advice Search current job postings and browse articles with related information Use the 24/7 job search tool where jobs of interest are sent directly to you Also includes tips on interviewing, resume writing, etc. Site includes other fun things such as horoscopes and trivia contests

Hrladder www.hrladder.com

Focuses on those jobs where the salary is over 100,000 in Human Resources Finds jobs around your home location Must sign up to join – tiered fee structure; free version includes limited access to

newsletters weekly and some jobs Has information to contact Human Resource recruiters

HotJobs http://hotjobs.yahoo.com

Search for jobs using key words, location or job category Read up on how to write a great resume, interviewing skills, and salary information Click on Career Tools at the top for more information, including networking help There is also a newsletter that can be subscribed to May want to sign up for a yahoo account in order to use all services

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Employment Guide www.employmentguide.com

Apply for jobs online; search for jobs by type and location There is an “OnBoard with Older Workers” section which features information and

resources specifically for Baby Boomers. Click on career advice for many different tools including salary reviews, finding the

right job for you, career tests and job hunting resources Find out about job fairs and virtual fairs in your area Sign up to receive job alerts

HireAbility www.hireability.com

Click on Job Seekers Sign up for free and post your resume Use the resume help center Find lots of great information by clicking on the career expert blog

Jobster www.jobster.com

Post your resume Search jobs by job title, company or key words and also by city and state You can also create a profile and receive job alerts for free

Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com

Click on the blue jobs tab on the top right Search for jobs in the Washington, DC area - over 20,000 listings Search for jobs, post your resume, read up on news and advice, and find out about

career fairs in your area (sign up and register online) Easily maneuver through site using the labeled tabs for whatever you want to see

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Post-College/Entry Level Focused Jobs

www.collegecentral.com This site connects career centers of approximately two hundred small colleges which

puts recent graduates and alumni of participating institutions in touch with job seekers Employers post the jobs on participating college sites Cannot post resumes but can receive email notices about jobs if you register

www.collegerecruiter.com This site allows people to view a job board which targets recent college graduates at

all level jobs In order to use all services one must register and place resume in the database One can also read articles on different topics, including job hunting advice Also view featured employers

www.collegegrad.com A site meant for entry-level positions but other jobs can be found also One can search job database, look through career and job searching information, and

read advice on things such as salary and the search process May also read about cover letter writing and interviewing tips

www.aftercollege.com Focuses on job searches for the entry level and for those who just finished college Includes internships and co-ops Search by state, city, job type and industry Can sign up and post a resume to make the searching easier

www.campuscareercenter.com 2464 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 210 Cambridge, MA 02140 617-661-2613

Must register to use services and post a resume Offers internships and entry-level positions, career and job information for college

students Research employers and ask an expert questions There is also a salary wizard, loans section and resume service available Links to quick references on other internship and job information

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Miscellaneous Website Resources

Federal Government www.usajobs.com

The official site for the United States Government, lists federal job openings Search for jobs, create and post a resume Special areas for veterans along with the InfoCenter which lists advice, skills, and

answers to questions people are asking www.50statejobs.com

Search for jobs at the national or state government level Search for Fortune 500 opportunities Read up on company profiles and see which are the best companies to work for Find internships and search for jobs in cities all across the country by field Also post your resume online

Job Hunters Bible www.jobhuntersbible.com

This site offers information on six main areas of the job search: internet, research, contacts, counseling, job hunting, and resumes

Is a supplement to the book by Dick Bolles titled What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

Offers lots of information on the best places to look for specific types of information and has an article archive on many job-related topics

Maryland Workforce Exchange https://mwe.dllr.state.md.us/JobSeeker/JobSeekerHome.asp

Fill out a short registration form which will be held so you can update and store your resume, edit contact information and change your job preferences

Use the job bank to search for available openings Look for training availability and career centers as well as access resources Renew occupational licenses or file unemployment claims

True Careers www.truecareers.com

Intended for professionals who already have degrees Information for those who want to go back to school Post your resume and search jobs Learn about industry news and search the job resources

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Susan Ireland www.susanireland.com

This site contains examples of cover letters, resumes, how to interview, job skills, etc. for all areas of job searching

The site’s author, Susan Ireland, is an expert on resumes and has even written a book which may be of help: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume

Many samples are available that one can search through; related advice provided

Teknimedia www.teknimedia.com

Offers many online computer training programs for basic skills Users can do free trials Call 1-800-366-4614 for pricing information

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Online Resources That Promote Diversification

Minority Populations www.hirediversity.com

This is a site designed to enhance opportunities for all minority groups There are opportunities for job searching, posting resumes, as well as salary

information, career advice, online resources, resume distribution help and career centers

There are also links to diversity events and resources

Diversity Link www.diversitylink.com

This site is designed to bring diversity talent together with employees who are looking to fill career positions

Can job search by type of organization (college, non-profit, etc.), can post resumes and can search for job fairs and related events

Women For Hire www.womenforhire.com 148 W. 72nd Street New York, NY 10023 212-580-6100

A leading provider for career advancement services for professional women Search through resume and cover letter templates; look through salary information

and tips Look through recent job listings and read blogs by working women Learn about career expos held in many different states

Electronic Media Publishing LLC www.womensjoblist.com 400 E Monroe St Louis, MO 63122 (Electronic Media Publishing is the parent company of WomensResumeList.com)

“The most visited job board for women” Created for employers and job seekers interested in diversity and inclusion Submit your resume, browse for jobs, and get career advice Look through articles on a variety of job-related topics and view career blogs Can register and create a profile, but it is optional

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Womans-Work, LLC www.womans-work.com 11250 E. 13 Mile Road, Suite #1 Warren, MI 48093 586-558-6683

Find resources to help in a job search Has a library of articles relating to different work topics For part-time, jobs with flexible hours, or any arrangement that works for you Click on the job seekers tab to the left to find the associated resources for the specific

type of job you are interested in

www.feminist.org Lists job openings with feminist and progressive organizations by geographic region Post your resume for jobs and internships; stays active for six months Offers email addresses and information for organizations that help women find jobs Read about news and features on many different minority group topics

www.nativejobs.com The Tribal Employment Newsletter 10 Shiretowne Common Drive Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-221-2532 Email: careers@nativejobs.com

Provides a nationwide job bank for Native Americans seeking work Jobs are listed for 30 days only Offers featured employers and a newsletter Click on related resources for more links to other informational and career based sites

iHispano.com 4265 N. Knox Avenue, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60641 888-252-1220

A site dedicated to helping Hispanics find work in their communities A leading career hub for Hispanic recruiting Job search using key words or by location Get information on books and articles related to Hispanic issues in job seeking Post your resume, find tips on interviewing, posting resumes and other information

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National Urban League www.nul.org/employmentnetwork.html 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 212-558-5300 Email: info@nul.org

Site for the National Urban League Employment Network A leading resource for job seekers and diverse professionals Post your resume online for local, national and international job openings Have a job agent email you about jobs that match your interests Learn about networking and job fair opportunities

www.black-collegian.com A career site for students of color Post resumes, scan job tools, blogs and other columns Read up on employer profiles Click on career center to see more articles about career issues

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Resources For Those Over the Age of 50 AARP www.aarp.org

Has its own magazine with all kinds of topics The site has everything from choosing a career, training and assessment, finding a

job, learning your rights, and other tips/articles – click on the Money and Work section at the top of the home page for all of these resources

National Employer Team – looking for mature, experienced workers – lists companies hiring 50+ in all areas – Retail, Business, Health, Finance, Communication, Transportation, Security – simply click on a company and it shows you what type of jobs it is offering, benefits, pay, etc.

To find featured employers click on www.aarp.org/money/careers.findingajob/featuredemployers/info.html

www.experienceworks.org 2200 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22201 Toll Free: 1-866-EXP-WRKS (397-9757)

This site is designed to get seniors the skills they need to be competitive in the workplace through community service, employment, and training

Focuses on those seniors with low-income lifestyles Website has received an excellence award from the Department of Labor

www.seniorserviceamerica.org Senior Service America 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-578-8900

A sponsor of the Senior Community Service Employment Program For those over the age of 55 A non-profit organization for those who are looking to re-enter the workforce Offers many publications geared toward seniors Many locations throughout the country

www.workforce50.com Search for open positions in your state and area of interest, post your resume, or visit

the job bank There are articles and different areas of advice on all things job and 50 plus related

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www.simplyhired.com Simply a job searching site, can limit search to positions for only those 50 plus Search by keywords and location of interest Includes mainly companies who are looking for workers over the age of 50

www.seniors4hire.org An online career center and site that focuses on getting jobs for those who are retired

or almost retirement age Must create a profile, but then one can access featured jobs and employers as well as

posting resumes and reading articles Also offers information on government programs and other resources for mature

members

www.retirementjobs.com Search for jobs ranging from full-time to part-time all for age friendly businesses Look at resources for resume writing, interviewing, salaries, housing for seniors, etc. Learn about volunteering and self-employment opportunities Has links to online schooling and educational opportunities

Senior Net www.seniornet.org

Lists centers with courses specifically geared toward those 50+ Geared toward teaching seniors computer/Internet skills to use in their lives Locations all over the country, but none in Maryland – Norfolk, VA is probably

closest location Has some online tutorials and information as well Cost is $40 for first year and $30 per year for after that

The Beacon http://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com PO Box 2227 Silver Spring, MD 20915 410-248-9101

The only free monthly newspaper geared to those 50 and over living throughout Greater Washington, D.C.

A separate edition, called The Beacon, covering the Greater Baltimore, MD area is also available

Includes Montgomery County Seniors Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory of senior services, agencies and businesses that you can search on this site

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Online Resources For Veterans

www.militaryhire.com For veterans of military service Must log in and register but once that is completed offers access to job database,

applying online for jobs, posting resumes, and is FREE Career Tools section: Resume, Interviewing, Job Searching, Transitioning, Resume

Writing and Educational services and opportunities Opens up to a network of resources for veterans Schools that have online programs for ex members of the military are listed Lots of articles on how to job search and other topics

www.civilianjobs.com This site is designed for those with military skills who are looking to get back into the

workforce Has an online job board, job fair opportunities as well as publications for veterans One can post resumes, read through advice, and hunt for jobs Offers a unique process to match those looking for work with employees needing

those skills All services are free Customer service can be contacted at 866-801-4418

www.GIjobs.net G.I. Jobs Magazine P.O. Box 26 Sewickley, PA 15143 412.269.1663

This site gives those transitioning from military to civilian life the most relevant and useful assistance; provides companies searching for people the best ways to connect to these veterans

Associated with the NaVOBA (National Veteran Owned Business Association) There are educational opportunities, blogs, job search sections (by interest category)

and job fair calendars There is also a section with resources that address the overall transition to civilian life

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Major Job Directories

About.com http://jobsearch.about.com

Information listed for a variety of job types including internships, summer employment, as well as full and part time work

Read through essentials for the job search including resumes, sample letters, job applications, interview guides and letters of recommendation

Links to other job search sites are offered as well Baltimore County Public Library http://www.bcplonline.org/commpg/connections/connections.html

Lists links to sources for jobs when you click on “Jobs and Career Counseling” on the homepage outline

Career Builder www.careerbuilder.com 866-438-1485

A popular site for job hunting Find jobs, post resumes and check job alerts Create and save searches for your next visit Search under career resources at the top for a variety of job search tools including

career fairs, tool kits for job seekers, resume help and more

Monster www.monster.com

Another large site for job searching, resume posting and connecting with other members who are job searching

Also read up on choosing a career path, school, etc. Search for jobs under a variety of categories including diversity, company type and

job type Provides links to other resources and job searching sites

National Career Development Association www.ncda.org

Click on Resources at the top of the page Provides information and links to information on all different types of career help

aids Links to 5 major job search sites

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Riley Guide www.rileyguide.com The Riley Guide 11218 Ashley Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-0122 Email: webmaster@rileyguide.org

Easy to use for all ages A directory of employment and career information Helps user by linking to multiple sites including resume, cover letter, networking and

interviewing advice Search for jobs using different categories including area of interest and salary

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Job Search/Career Magazines and Information

CareerMag www.careermag.com

Works best for those who know specific areas they want to work in or who want to learn about specific fields

Post your resume and search jobs and employers Gives information on different fields to help readers meet career goals Some services are free and for others one must create an account Link to a large variety of other informational sources and visit the resource center for

additional help and services

Money Magazine http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2007/

Money magazine and salary.com have supplied information on the best jobs of 2007 Has articles linked for those over 50, those just starting out, those transitioning from

the military, going back to work, etc. Read about career strategies, tips on going to work for yourself, etc. Read up on career resources and see if you are getting paid what you should be and

read about the best companies to work for Is quite complex and very detailed – gives specific information about each job

All resources current as of 11-31-07