Career and Job Resources

General Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Information available on careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, earnings and benefits, and more.

College, Professional
& Industry Job Boards

Check your college alumni association/career center and professional/industry job boards. Browse websites for specific colleges, community colleges (Harper College and Oakton Community College), park districts, school districts, and specific companies.

Illinois Clicks

High quality information evaluated by librarians and other subject experts.

Job Hunters Bible

The official site for the book What Color is Your Parachute?

Riley Guide

Provides a comprehensive and manageable index of job hunting resources on the Internet, including resume and cover letter databases.

Social Networking Sites

Take advantage of social networking tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Resumes & Cover Letters

careerinfonet.org

Resume writing tutorials.

jobstar.org

Information about writing resumes for the Internet with links to sample resumes, articles, and more.

office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/

Microsoft Office resume/cover letter templates.

Salary Information

Salary.com

Free salary information for thousands of jobs and locations. Search for new jobs, find education opportunities, and get advice to help advance your career.

SalaryExpert

SalaryExpert provides reporting on salaries, total compensation and cost of living by city and state using its salary surveys. Career tools help people make informed decisions when planning careers and searching for jobs.

Skills Assessment
Career Exploration

Illinois Job Link

Register and complete a skills assessment to match your job requirements and skills to job openings in Illinois.

O*Net

The Occupational Information Network, contains comprehensive job descriptions; required knowledge, skills, and abilities; work activities and content; wages and employment; and more.

Job Profiles

Firsthand accounts from successful individuals in a variety of careers.

Government Jobs

Illinois State Jobs

The State of Illinois’s web-based electronic hiring system.

USA Jobs

Official job website for the U.S. Federal government.

National/Regional/Local Search Engines & Databases

CareerBuilder.com

A vast online network to help job seekers connect with employers.

College Central Network Services

A national employment database for recent college graduates.

Illinois Work Net Center

Provides access to workforce development resources from setting goals, preparing for interviews, and finding a job.

Indeed.com

Compiles job listings from thousands of sites, including major job boards, newspapers, associations, and company career pages.

monster.com

A global online employment website.

Job Openings.net

Links to the employment or career pages of company websites.

Jobs.WSJ.com

From participating newspapers, trade associations, media companies, job boards, and many Fortune 500 companies. Advanced job search option available.

Over 55, Nonprofit
& Volunteer Websites

AARP Recommended Job Websites for 50+

Available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, earnings and benefits, and more.

NPO.net

A nonprofit job board.

Association Forum of Chicagoland

Lists jobs available in the nonprofit sector, such as trade associations, professional societies, and charitable organizations.

Volunteer Match

Match your skills to local volunteer opportunities.

Temporary/Summer Job Sites

Snagajob.com

Temporary, part time, hourly, contract, and project jobs.

Coolworks.com

National parks, resorts, cruises, camps, ski resorts, ranch jobs, and volunteering.

Summerjobs.com

Seasonal positions with camps, amusement parks, resorts, national parks, hotels, and environmental organizations.

Resortjobs.com

Hospitality industry.

• Free Internet access

• Computers with word processing software to assist with writing and printing resumes/cover letters

• Classes and workshops on using the Internet as a powerful job search tool

• Tutorials to explore the latest software packages

• Books and materials on careers, employment, vocational education, and businesses

• Books on resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and small business management

• Directories for companies, consultants, non-profit organizations, associations, executive recruiters, advertising agencies, and more

• College guides and financial aid resources

• Test preparation books and audiovisual materials available for checkout