Local and National Job Search
- Book List - Explore titles written to help you land that job opportunity.
- America’s Job Bank (also known as careeronestop) - Browse the U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy. This site includes local opportunities and resources offered by NOVA and Work2future.
- BAJobs - Browse a listing of job opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area for job seekers and employers. Features a schedule of Bay Area job fairs and events; articles on resume writing, finding a job, interviewing, negotiating salary, and planning and managing a career; and related links.
- Bay Area Careers - Peruse regional employment links to company Web sites, links to local newspaper classified ads, job newsgroups, and other job resources.
- California Apprenticeship Program - Investigate an overview of union apprenticeship programs offering opportunities for careers as a tradesperson in California.
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) - Find links to job listings as well as information on Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, job training, payroll taxes, a labor market overview, and occupational guides.
- California Job Journal - Search for jobs in your local area or throughout California and plan your visit to upcoming job fairs in the Career Calendar.
- Candidate Direct Jobs - Utilize browsing and searching features that allow you to look at health care jobs at all levels, all across the United States.
- College Grad - Discover at this site aimed at the new college graduate. It offers job listings, resume templates, interviewing advice and the forum "Ask the Hiring Manager."
- JobBank USA – Explore this award-winning site that offers very detailed search capability by keyword, location, experience level, and salary type. Create a resume in the free resume database. The site is also linked with other excellent job search sites, newsgroup sites, and career consulting sites.
- Jobing.com - Search local jobs by city or zip code.
- JobCentral National Labor Exchange - Check out this service of the DirectEmployers Association (DEA), a nonprofit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Search listings by region or industry.
- Job Search - Surf a listing of web sites for employment searches developed by a local librarian.
- JobStar - Explore salary information, careers, job ads, job fairs, and hotlines for Northern and Southern California.
- Jobview Bay Area – Search and apply for jobs across the country by state or city. Text, email, or print your results.
- JuJu.com - Use this job search engine to locate job postings on employer career portals, recruiter websites, and job boards.
- LinkUp - Find job listings pulled directly from company websites. Opportunities are automatically updated to provide only current openings.
- Mashable Jobs - Explore a job board for social media and web jobs.
- Next Step Center - Visit the comprehensive employment services center specifically for veterans.
- NOVA - Take advantage of these local and online resources and services for employers and job seekers in northern Santa Clara County. NOVA provides both employment and training opportunities.
- The Riley Guide - Find out how-to on one of the first and best job hunting sites on the internet.
- Work2future - Take advantage of these local and online resources and services for employers and job seekers in southern Santa Clara County. Work2future provides both employment and training opportunities.
International Jobs
- Book List - Explore titles written to help you land that job opportunity.
- Career Exchange - Explore this international job search database and career information center.
- EnLAce Career Center - Browse the electronic network for Latin American careers and employment.
- Go Abroad - Discover listings of international jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities as well as travel information.
- Idealist.org - Search for opportunities in the directory of non-profit organizations from over one hundred countries.
- Overseas Jobs - Investigate employment opportunities across the globe for experienced professionals, contractors and expatriates looking to expand their horizons through work abroad and an international career.
Government Jobs
- Book List - Explore titles written to help you land that job opportunity.
- CA.gov State Personnel Board - Discover employment and training opportunities with the State of California.
- County of Santa Clara: Current Employment Opportunities - Look at the listing of current Santa Clara County employment opportunities. Job descriptions, salary ranges, filing dates, and instructions for applying online are included.
- Federal Jobs Digest - Read the Federal employment newspaper.
- FedWorld/USA Jobs - Explore the official job site of the United States Federal Government.
- The Military Connection - Search for military and federal government jobs as well as opportunities for veterans. The site also lists information about military schools.
- U.S. Department of State - Peruse the State Department's career advice and job listings for civil and foreign service work, diplomatic security, student programs and internships. This site also provides information regarding travel and living abroad plus information on a variety of international issues.
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management - View this site for more information about jobs with the civilian workforce of the Federal Government.
Part-time, Seasonal and Non-traditional Employment
- Book List - Explore titles written to help you land that job opportunity.
- Cool Works - Discover a variety of seasonal jobs at resorts, National Parks, camps, ski areas, cruise lines, etc. The listings also include volunteer opportunities. Apply as directed, not online.
- Elance - Freelance online with jobs acquired through this website. Businesses post "projects" (by category) and evaluate the "bids" from "service providers." The fee for this matching service is paid by the service provider. A rating system provides pre-selection feedback on the service providers.
- Job Monkey - Explore a variety of employment opportunities by industry including Alaska fishery, cruise ship, land tour, reality TV casting, treeplanting, and winery jobs.
- Net-Temps - Work through a staffing agency and see their listings for temporary, temp to perm and full time employment. There is no fee to use this site, although many of the career tools are vendors who do charge.
- Snag a Job - Peruse full-time and part-time job opportunities on the nation's leading hourly job site.
- SummerJobs - Search job postings in the U.S. by keyword. Some internships are included.
- Telecommuting Jobs - Discover a wide variety of telecommuting jobs, including art, writing, photography, and sales opportunities plus lots of computer-related work. The site also includes telecommuting job resources.
- Thingamajob - Find a contract, temp-to-perm or direct placement job at leading Fortune 1000 companies throughout the United States and Canada.
Employment Opportunities for the Disabled
- Ability Links - Browse this site for job seekers with any type of disability. It includes local employment programs, success stories, and information about seminars. Pages are all in large print.
- National Business and Disability Council - Explore the following free services for disabled job seekers: a national resume database, job listings from member organizations, links to resources in specific areas, information regarding upcoming career events, and information about internship programs.
- Project Hired - Secure and retain a job with the assistance of this local organization for the disabled.
- TransAccess - Access computer adaptive technology and career transition services to achieve educational goals and find employment.
Teen Jobs
Peruse the Job & Career Teen Opportunities book and website list and the Part-time, Seasonal and Non-traditional Employment links for teen employment opportunities and information. Also visit the Teen Money & Work page.
The California Department of Industrial Relations website lists the complete set of laws governing youth employment in the State of California. Included here is a pamphlet that covers the definition of the word "minor" along with wage scales, permitted work hours, types of employment allowed by age, restricted and prohibited occupations, and penalties for violating these laws.
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