Resources for my own career development
If you are considering a career change or are in career transition, there are many resources available to you for job search advice, job openings, resume posting, and other support will help in finding a right job.
Oregon Career Resources
Oregon Career Information System (CIS) is a comprehensive career resource to schools, colleges, public agencies, and businesses that brings together the kinds of information and tools needed by career decision-makers of all ages. All Employment Department offices and most One-Stops in Oregon have CIS available to their customers. Career assessment tools, occupational information, and job search advice can help your young person transition to work. Ask the One-Stop center staff about how to access it. (CIS is a password protected site.)
http://oregoncis.uoregon.eduOregon labor market information (OLMIS) is available online from the Oregon Employment Department.
http://www.qualityinfo.orgThe iMatchSkills system is also a service of the Oregon Employment Department. Its purpose is to match employers with qualified job seekers and qualified job seekers with job listings that are a good fit based on the job seeker's skills.
http://www.imatchskills.orgWorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners working together for businesses and workers. One of their missions is to provide resources to help Oregon's unemployed and underemployed get connected with the employers that are right for them, find the jobs they're looking for, and get trained for jobs they want.
http://www.worksourceoregon.orgOregon Newspaper Web Sites
Oregon Live, the Oregonian's online presence, provides classified ads listing job openings around the state with special emphasis on the Portland Metropolitan Area.
http://www.oregonlive.com/jobsThe Register-Guard lists help wanted ads and articles from this newspaper in Eugene, Oregon.
http://www.registerguard.comEast Oregonian provides a list of job opportunities from its classified ads.
http://www.eastoregonian.infoMail Tribune lists employment opportunities from the classified ads from this newspaper in Medford, Oregon.
http://www.mailtribune.comUse this resource for additional newspaper Web sites in the state.
http://newslink.org/ornews.html
National Career Resources
America's Career InfoNet is sponsored by the US Department of Labor and provides national, state, and local career information and labor market data.
http://www.CareerInfoNet.orgJOBCentral National Labor Exchange is a service of DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Businesses post job listings, create customized job orders, and search resumes. Job seekers post resumes and search for jobs that fit their career goals.
http://www.jobcentral.com/Career Journal from the Wall Street Journal offers advice on job hunting and succeeding on the job. It also includes information on salaries.
http://www.careerjournal.comThe National Association of Colleges and Employers JobWeb is career development and job search advice site for new college graduates. In addition to numerous articles to help your young person write cover letters, design an effective resume, and prepare for an interview, the site links to early career opportunities through its business sponsors.
http://www.jobweb.comThe Riley Guide offers job resources, career-planning services, and tips on preparing resumes. This site is one of the best and has detailed user search instructions for the beginner.
http://www.rileyguide.comJobHuntersBible.com provides a guide to aid job hunters and career changers who want to use the Internet as part of their job search. It's based on the book, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" by Richard Bolles. This site has up-to-date information and guidance with links to and ratings of other helpful sites.
http://www.JobHuntersBible.comTwo experienced resume authors offer their services for a fee. Their Web sites are also filled with suggestions for job search and links to other resources.
http://www.1st-writer.com
http://www.1stresumes.com
Job Web Sites
There are numerous private companies that provide job posting services to employers and job listings and resume posting services to job seekers. Many provide the services to job seekers for free. However, you should read the privacy policies carefully, especially if you are being asked to supply personal information. Below is an alphabetical listing of some of these Web sites. Some professions also have special job information sites. Temporary and temp-to-hire staffing organizations also provide alternative avenues into the job market.
CareerBuilder
http://www.careerbuilder.comCAREER Magazine
http://www.careermag.comContract Employment Weekly
http://www.ceweekly.comCool Works
http://www.coolworks.comEmployment Guide's Career Web
http://www.employmentguide.comHotJobs
http://hotjobs.yahoo.comMonster.com
http://www.monster.comThe Careers Organization
http://www.careers.orgTrue Careers
http://www.truecareers.com