Online Career Resources
Company Research
- Researching Companies on line- An easy way to check out public and private firms.
- Riley Guide: Business Directories & Corporate Profiles This site is arguably the most thorough employment/job resource on the net. Not to be missed.
- FORTUNE.com: Companies Check out the companies which made FORTUNE's following lists: 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, Fortune 500, Global 500, and Most Admired Top Employers.
- Yahoo! Finance Company and Fund Index Information on over 9,000 public companies is available, including contact information, business summaries, officer and employee information, sector and industry classifications, etc.
Military Resources
VIP Careers - VIP Careers was founded with 1 goal in mind: to help open career doors to employers so veterans can discover their ultimate career dreams. We are a career development company specializing in military career transition assistance.
Job Hunting Sites
- America's Job Bank -In addition to lob listings from 1800 state employment services, this site offers occupational information, job search aids, relocation info and more.
- The Black Collegian - similar to the magazine of the same name, this site also has local job listings. Worth a click.
- Bright.com - is an online job-board that connects with LinkedIn and Facebook to show you who you know at jobs you want. Apply directly from the site with your contacts helping you become a reference.
- Career.com - Search national and international jobs by company, discipline, location and keywords. You are able to post your resume and find career related resources.
- Career Magazine - Information on job openings, resume banks, employer profiles and more. Provides a searchable database.
- Careerbuilder - Provides job listings, resume postings and lets you search by industry.
- Job Hunt - LOADS of job search resources (including current listings) and services by category, resume banks, reference materials, recruiting agencies and more.
- Job Postings - the web version of Job Postings Magazine, with listings specifically for students.
- HireNet - lists available jobs by zipcode. Works best using Career Fields as well as zip codes. Our access code is CMSU2153
- Hound.com - Free site for internships and jobs, located by searching employer career pages. Very easy to use!
- SimplyHired.com - Online Job Hunting site
- Monster.com - One of the best all purpose sites: available jobs, resume writing, resume posting, on-line career help.
- Office of Personnel Management - Daily updates of government positions across the country, searchable by occupation, salary and location.
- Yahoo:Business:Employment:Jobs - An excellent site for job listings of all kinds, NOT limited to business.
- Riley Guide's Job Banks (100's all in one place!)
- Internet Public Library - Another subject oriented list.
Salary Sites
Sites designed to help you learn about typical salaries and assess how much you need to earn if you leave New Jersey. (In most cases, it will be quite a bit less!)
- Salary Information - About salary ranges, starting salaries, what to ask for if you relocate and more.
- Relocation Salary Calculator - Figure out how much you need to earn if you move.
- Salary.com - Salary based on location, industry, experience. Also shows range.
Government and Non-Profit
Employer Information Sites
These sites provide information about companies, non-profit agencies and government employers...good places to begin your research.
- FBI jobs- all sorts of jobs are available.
- Idealist.org - Jobs and internships for those who want to make the world a better place!
- Government job resources
- More government jobs
- More government jobs
- Federal Jobs
- Volunteer Match - "try out" experiences searchable by zip code.
Non-Profit Careers
- 97 non-profit job sites are listed in one place!
- Avuecentral- The fastest and easiest way to find and apply for federal employment
- Students.gov - Gateway to the government with info about education, financial aid and the government job hunt.
- US Office of Personnel Management - The Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to enrolled students or accepted for enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.
- Making the Difference - government jobs and internships.
- Public Interest Research Groups
Professional Association Sites
- Scholarly Society Project - Futher links to professional organizations
- Weddle's List - Connection to associations by subject. Very easy to use!
- The Center for Association Leadership- Find relevant associations by subject search
Local NJ/NY Sites
- NJnextstop.org - Learn about growth industries in NJ! Learn the skills you will need to be in demand in health care, finance, construction, utilities, manufacturing, tourism, transportation and information technology.
- WNJPIN.net - The Workforce of New Jersery public information network to find a job and learn about careers for students and job seekers. This is an excellent resource to find out more about industries and education in New Jersey to information about car pooling.
- NJ Department of Personnel - The DOP announces career employment opportunities with NJ State, County and Municipal government agencies posted daily Monday through Friday at this site.
- NJ newspapers
- NJ.com Careers - Jobs from area newspapers.
- NJHire - New Jersey's on-line teacher recruitment system
- Federal Jobs in NJ- Browse jobs by county or set up a job search profile to join the e-mail alerting service.
- New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator- NJCAN provides career information including education resources and resources for job seekers. Click on one of the pictures to log in as a New Jersey resident.
- New Jersey Technology Council
- State of New York Civil Service listings
Sites by Major or Interest Area
- Quintessential Jobs list of niche sites by occupational area.
Art
- On-line Fine Art Director
Education
- NJ Education Directory - provides lists to school systems throughout the state.
- Teach for America -Teach For America recruits the most outstanding graduating college seniors (who will work through the Alternate Route) to teach for two years in areas of need.
- New Jersey Certification information, Alternate Route Certification Information
- NJHire -New Jersey's on-line teacher recruitment system
- Teach Abroad
Entertainment
- Entertainment Employment Journal - links and resources for jobs and internships in entertainment.
Environment
- Environmental Careers Organization - This site contains job listings, career advice, links to related pages. It's worth a visit.
- Greencareers.com - provides career descriptions and listings in the green economy.
- Stopdodo.com - This site lists jobs in climate change, renewable energy, etc.: Green Jobs!
Family and Child Studies
- National Council on Family Relations - The Council serves as a resource to increase awareness and understanding of family life education as a profession.
- Child Life Council - The Child Life Council serves as a resource to the next generation of Child Life Specialists by providing relevant and helpful information for students entering the field.
- Society on Aging of New Jersey - The Society is a statewide, multidisciplinary organization that is dedicated to providing training and education for professionals who serve the older adult community in the state of New Jersey
Finance:
- OneWire.com - interesting job listing site for beginning and experienced finance workers. Complete a profile and the employers find you.
- OneWire.com - interesting job listing site for beginning and experienced finance workers. Complete a profile and the employers find you.
Green Jobs
- Great Green Careers all over the country--seasonal, part and full-time, in energy, education etc.
- Great Green Careers all over the country--seasonal, part and full-time, in energy, education etc.
Green Jobs for Vets
- A Federal Site for Vets to "restore the environment, economy and communities.
GLBT Students
- Best of the Webhttp://botw.org/top/Society/Gay,_Lesbian,_and_Bisexual/Workplace/Employment/ Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Employment
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Career Resources, from University of Pennsylvania Career Services
Health
- American College of Health Care Executives provides a powerpoint presentation on career options, with salary info and more. Great for business majors as well.
Higher Education - Two very comprehensive higher education sites.
Higher ED in NJ:
- NJ Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - BRAND NEW and well worth a visit!
- NJ Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - BRAND NEW and well worth a visit!
Human Resources
- American Society for Training and Development - A very useful site for those interested in human resources and organizational psych.
- American Society for Training and Development - A very useful site for those interested in human resources and organizational psych.
International Students
- Association for International Practical Training - Job listings for international students Check out
- Istudentcity,- a service (with a $300 fee ONLY if you accept a job) for foreign students searching for placements.
- ForeignMba.com - Job listings by category and location.
- H1Base.com - a site with lots of info, including job hunt info
- H1VisaJobs.com
Non-Profit Careers
- 97 non-profit job sites are listed in one place!
- 97 non-profit job sites are listed in one place!
Psychology
- Psychweb- Interested in psychology and related fields? Visit this site, now!
- Psychology World Wide Web Virtual Library - everything from professional associations to jobs to academic journals.
- Allpsychlogycareers.com includes career info for counselors, social workers and psychologists as well as licensure information.
- Grad school info, with job listings and career descriptions.
- ALLPSYCH: Info about careers in psychology
Recreation
- Hotel and Travel Jobs - Job listings in the hotel and travel industry.
- Hotel and Travel Jobs - Job listings in the hotel and travel industry.
Science
- Bio Jobs Links to BIO firms.
- Science magazine, listings of jobs plus
Social Work
- Human Services Career Network-job listings for social services types
- Human Services Career Network-job listings for social services types
TV
- TV Production - find job listings in TV production all over the world.
- TV Production - find job listings in TV production all over the world.
Vets:
- Vet Jobs- a career site for separating military members, their spouses and dependents
- The Riley Guide lists lots of sites for vets.
- Youtube video on resume writing for federal jobs
- Optimizing your military to civilian resume:
- National Resource Directory, provides info to aid the transition from the military to a civilian career.
- My Next Move, find careers like your military job
International Work and Study
- Council on International Education-Learn about study and work abroad opportunities.
- Studyabroad.com -The on-line source for study abroad information
- Working Abroad - Information about working and living overseas.
Information for Students With Disabilities
- Job Access - find links to special career needs and resources.
- Job Accomodation Network - links that assist in finding work
- ADA info
- Disabilityinfo.gov - a federal site with lots of job links and resume banks intended for people with disabilities.
- COSD- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities. COSD's mission is to improve the employment rate of college students and recent graduates with disabilities on a national basis.
Summer Jobs
Quick Links:
1. Company Research
2. Job Hunting Sites
3. Salary Sites
4. Government and
Non-Profit Employer Information
5. Non-Profit Careers
6. Professional Association Sites
7. Local NJ/NY Sites
8. Sites by Major or Interest Area
9. International Work & Study
10. Information for Students
with Disabilities
11. Summer Jobs

