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Informational Interviewing
Informational Interviewing: How to conduct an informational interview, who to ask, and how it can help your job search.

Jobs by Email
Jobs by Email: Sign-up to have jobs that meet your search criteria come directly to your email account.

Career Change Tools for the Mid-Life Woman
Resources for midlife women interested in changing careers.

Museum Careers
Museum careers and employment resources, as well as information on museum internships and fellowships.

Resume Fax Services
Resume fax services - do you need to send your resume to an employer? Before you consider paying for a resume fax service investigate how you can fax your resume for free.

Employment Verification and Reference Checks
What type of information do employers ask when they verify employment or check references? Here's what they are going to find out, as well as how to put a positive spin on your not-so-great jobs and any gaps you may have in your resume.

Company Research
Company research - consider small employers utilizing the Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor and the Employment Security Commission and other resources to research and find the best small companies for employment.

How to Tie a Tie: Tips to Enhance Your Interview Attire
Tips and suggestions on how to buy, wear and tie a tie.

Thank You Letter Tips: Job Interviews
How to write an interview thank you letter, plus tips, suggestions and samples.

Job Market Alert!
Student Job Market Alert - Job market implications for college seniors and recent graduates.

Portfolios for Employment
A portfolio packages the best evidence of your candidacy for employment such as your resume, artwork, reports, lesson plans, transcripts, certifications, articles, letters, and more

Track Your Job Search Progress
How to keep track of your job search.

Union Jobs
Apprenticeship programs, union job opportunities and the benefits of joining a labor union.

Where Have All the Jobs Gone?
Since 2001, America has lost 3.1 million private-sector jobs. Long-term unemployment at its highest level in a decade. Where have all the jobs gone? Overseas, in many cases. In addition to cutting jobs to increase profitability, companies are looking overseas to save money in labor costs.

Pregnancy and Employment
Interviewing while pregnant, when to tell your employer you're pregnant, pregnancy and disability law, and additional resources related to employment and pregnancy.

Salary Negotiations
How to conduct salary negotiations, use a salary calculator and get paid what you're worth.

The Best Cities for Jobs
The Milken Institute recently released its annual list of the cities where the most jobs are being created. Here's how to find jobs in those and other local cities.

Work at Home Scams
Work at home resources including how to avoid scams, how to find lists of scam and how to find legitimate opportunities.

How to Complete a Job Application
Step-by-step directions for completing a job application, including what to include, as well as sample employment application forms.

I Quit!
How to resign from your job, includes free sample resignation letters.

Help Wanted Ads
International, national, state and local help wanted classifieds from online newspapers and other sources.

Letter Writing Tips
Tips and suggestions for writing a cover letter, reference letter, thank you letter, resignation letter and other employment-related letters, including samples and examples.

Job Descriptions
Job descriptions are available online for a variety of occupations in every industry. Review descriptions to help choose a career, to prepare for interviewing and to get the inside scoop on a wide variety of careers.

Finding a Political Job in Washington
Finding a Political Job in Washington - Insider's Guide to finding jobs in national politics.

You Can Get a Job From Attending Career Fairs
You can get a job from attending job fairs

 
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