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Internet Resources for Career Exploration

We are pleased to give you some suggestions as you begin your career research. While every effort is made to keep this list up-to-date, it is possible that links may change or become inactive. This list is offered as a service, and the Career Education Center does not take responsibility for site content.

Career Planning Basics

Job Search

Government Employment

Graduate School

International Studies

Scholarship Resources

Internship Sites

Volunteer Opportunities

Disability-Related Employment Resources

Career Planning Basics

America's Career InfoNet
Career information, links, and resources

American Music Therapy Association
Music therapy makes a difference!

biz ME
Online magazine for the young professional female

CareerTV

Civic Ventures
Helping society achieve the greatest return on experience

Corporate Gray
A career transition site for military personnel

EmploymentGuide.com

Glassdoor
A free inside look at over 28,000 companies

Joan Lloyd at Work
Articles from Joan Lloyd's nationally syndicated workplace advice column

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research careers

Omnisound Studios
Consulting and career guidance for those interested in the music industry as a career

Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT)
For professionals in the field of instructional technology

Your Encore
Accelerating innovation through proven experience

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Job Search & Employment Opportunity Sites

Association Job Boards

Artist Resource
For visual and literary arts

Book Jobs
Your one-stop career center for all you need to know about Book Publishing

Camp Staff
Your one-stop destination for the best summer camp jobs at North America's finest camps

Career One Stop
Your source for employment information and inspiration

Career Voyages
The ultimate road trip to career success

career JET
Employment search engine

careermag.com

careersite.com

Careers in Healthcare Management
Explore careers in the healthcare management field

carouselexpo.com
Career fair and open house listings in the United States

College Grad
Job Postings, resume templates, and negotiating techniques

College Recruiter
Career site, employment-related articles, and Ask the Experts questions

Cool Works
Live and work where others only visit — 75,000 jobs in great places

COSD
Career opportunities for students with disabilities

Education America Network
education employment network

Education Degree
Online directory of teacher education degree and certificate programs

ERI's Career Salary and Cost of Living Calculator
Information about expected career earnings, cost of living analysis, expecting starting salary survey, and salary assessor tools

exec Searches
Premier job board helping nonprofit, education, healthcare and public organizations recruit fundraising, mid-level and executive professionals

Get Music Jobs

Great Jobs WI
Great jobs available in Wisconsin

Go Law Enforcement
Search hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement job openings

indeed
one search. all jobs.

Job and Career Education Center

Job Dig
Because everyone should dig their job!

Job Finder Advisory
Job hunting advice

Job Match
Register and receive emails about new jobs listings that match your category, location and keywords

Job Profiles.org

Job Search USA
Connecting jobseekers & employers

Job Search USA

JOBS that SERVE
Nonprofit jobs in Milwaukee and Wisconsin

the Lab Rat.com
By scientists for scientists— an information and employment center for Scientists, Researchers and Lab Rats alike

monster
Professional jobs, internships, career information, and self assessments

monster TRAK
Job postings, career fairs, scholarships

msn careerbuilder

New York State Trooper Recruitment Center
Recruitment center and application system

Nursing Net
Nursing resources

Nurse Path
Job opportunities and career advice for nurses

OneWire Finance
This site matches candidates to jobs at top financial service firms

Online Recruiters Directory

OverseasJobs
International employment and work abroad

Police Employment
Lists jobs at the federal, state, county and city levels, as well as international and security jobs

Quintessential Careers
A career and job hunting resource guide

Regional Education Applicant Placement Program (REAP)
Fill out an application and view job postings for more than 600 school districts in nine states. Local listings include: Germantown, Mequon, Thiensville, Greenfield, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Racine, and Oconomowoc.

Retired Brains
Find full-time, part-time & temporary retirement jobs for older workers

Science Jobs
Biology, chemistry, and other science jobs

Seniors 4 Hire
Recruiting folks in the U.S. 50 and older including retirees and senior citizens looking for a job and/or other ways to earn money

Smart Biz
Job search and networking advice, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and negotiating techniques.

"Ten Tips for a Successful Online Job Search"
Use these tips to search for jobs more effectively and increase your odds of getting hired

True Careers
Find internships, part-time jobs, and "real jobs." Post your resume

WI DPI
Teaching jobs listed with the Department of Public Instruction

Wisconsin Jobs
Jobs in Wisconsin categorized by city and occupation

Wisconsin Nursing
Resource for Wisconsin nursing jobs and news

women for hire
Information you need to compete in today's job market

Womens Job List
The most visited job board for women

Workforce 50
Dedicated to serving the 50+ workforce with a passion.

Workforce HR Jobs
Become inspired and explore the possibilities of a new HR career

WORKnet
Wisconsin's workforce and labor market information system

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Government Employment

CPOL
Become a member of the Army civilian team

StudentJobs.gov
One-stop portal for a range of employment opportunities for students within the Federal Government

USAJOBS
The official job site of the United States Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

wisc.Jobs
The official employment site of Wisconsin State Government

Wisconsin.gov

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Graduate School Information

Accelerated/Second Degree Nursing Programs
Comprehensive directory on the web of accelerated / direct entry BSN and MSN programs

Criminal Justice Programs
Directory of over 5,000 Criminal Justice programs from over 1,800 schools across the US (both undergrad and graduate)

GradSchools.com
In-depth descriptions, contact information, and links to thousands of graduate schools nationwide

Peterson's Graduate Planner: Student Edition

RN to MSN Programs
Comprehensive directory of nationally accredited RN to MSN / Masters in Nursing programs

School Guides
Listings and response forms for master's, doctoral and professional degree programs

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International Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange
Study abroad and work abroad! Provides quality programs and comprehensive, up-to-date information on thousands of international study programs.

Studying in Germany

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Need Money? Scholarship Resource Sites

College NET
Search over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion

Fast Web
Over $1 billion in scholarships

Yahoo Education
Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and hundreds of links

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Growing Your Resume with Internships

Insurance Education Program
Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. (WFIC) building a pipeline of talent for Wisconsin

Internships for College Graduates

Summer Jobs and Internships

US Internship Program

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Growing Your Resume with Volunteer Organizations

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Junior Achievement

Peace Corps
Make a difference — Volunteer

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Disability-Related Employment Resources

Ability Jobs and Resumes

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Department of Workforce Development

Disability Benefits Specialist

DisabilityInfo.gov

Entry Point!

Equal Opportunity Publications
Career-guidance and recruitment magazines for women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities

Federal Jobs Net/Disabled Hiring Programs

Finding Company and Career Information: Disabilities Information
The purpose of this guide is to assist you in finding information on companies with “disability friendly’ policies and reputations

Four Strategies to Find a Good Job - Institute for Community Inclusion

Getting Hired
Careers and community for people with disabilities

Going to Work
A guide to social security benefits and employment for young people with disabilities

Independence First

iseek
Minnesota’s Gateway to career, education, employment and business information

Job Accommodation Network

Job Seeking Skills for People with Disabilities
THE CAREER CENTER California State University, Northridge

Medicaid Purchase Plan

NACE Web:  National Association of Colleges and Employers

National Business & Disability Council

Networking - Institute for Community Inclusion

Person-Centered Planning - Institute for Community Inclusion

The Riley Guide

Social Security Redbook on Work Incentives

Think Beyond the Label
A partnership of health and human service and employment agencies with federal grants, coming together to build a uniform national infrastructure and approach that connects businesses to qualified candidates with disabilities

The US Business Leadership Network

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Resource Center

Wisconsin WORKnet

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Created & revised by: Amy Fritz
Alverno LINKS logo designed by: Edward Fritz
Updated April 26, 2010