Web Resources

• Databases |
• Career Information & Job Search Guides |
• Government Information
  
• Job Search Engines |
• Relocation & Salaries

Databases

Career Transitions (in-library and home access)

A self-paced program that walks job-seekers through the entire process from assessing strengths and interests, to exploring new opportunities, to ultimately improving the chances of landing a job. Includes an online resume builder and access to job listings from around the country.

Career Information Center (in-library and home access)

This eBook has 694 job profiles. Profiles include work characteristics, training and education, career outlook, salary, advancement. Vol. 13 focuses on trends. Print copy also available in the library. Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Learning Express Library (in-library and home access)

An interactive, online program that allows users to take practice tests and online courses such as the GED test, civil service tests, college entrance exams, and more. Patrons will need to use their library card number for their user name.

Survey of American Industry and Careers (Salem Press) (in-library and home access)

Provides comprehensive information about 112 North American industries and related careers.

Vocational & Career Collection (in-library and home access)

This database is designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. This collection provides full text coverage for 340 trade and and industry-related periodicals.

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Websites

Career Information and Job Search Guides

  These sites feature information on career options, job search strategies, job listings, resume, cover letter, and   interviewing tips, salary and negotiation tools, and resources for relocation and moving.

EmploymentSpot

Site includes job search, employment tips, hiring tips for employers and job seeking news articles.

JobHuntersBible.com

Online supplement for the book 'What Color is Your Parachute? A Practice Manual for Job Hunters and Career Changers' by Richard Bolles.

The Riley Guide

One of the oldest career and job search guide on the internet, this site includes extensive resources for career research and exploration as well as job searching.

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Government Information

Arkansas JobLink

Job listings and job seeker resources from the Arkansas Dept of Workforce Services.

Discover Arkansas

"The source for labor market information for the state" from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, this site serves employers, jobseekers, and researchers.

O*NET Online

Occupation and skill exploration site developed for the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides occupational descriptions, working conditions, training and qualifications, statistics, etc.

Real-Life Arkansas

A "lifestyle budget calculator" for career planning lets the user select a city in Arkansas, develop a realistic budget to live in the area, and find a career that will match your budget. Or explore after-tax earnings by career area, and browse occupations by salary, interest area, and educational level.

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Job Search Sites

Indeed.com

Search jobs from hundreds of websites at this site.

SimplyHired

Find jobs by location or category.

Arkansas Government Jobs

Site to find jobs with the State of Arkansas.

Arkansas JobLink

A federally-funded site that provides job listings in Arkansas.

CareerJournal.com

The Wall Street Journal career and job site.

CareersInGovernment

A clearinghouse of information, resources and jobs available in public sector organizations in America and abroad.

JobBankUSA

A job search engine that includes resources for resumes and interviews.

JobCentral National Labor Exchange

Search for jobs, create a resume, or use the cost of living calculator. A service of DirectEmployers Association, a consortium of leading U.S. corporations.

Monster.com

Provides a full array of job seeking, career management, recruitment and talent management products and services.

NationJob Network - Arkansas jobs

A job search engine offering job opening in Arkansas.

TheJobGuide.com

Website for the bi-weekly free jobs magazine distributed in Northwestern and Western Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, and Eastern Oklahoma.

USAJobs

Official jobs site of the United States Federal Government.

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Relocation and Salaries

BankRate.com Cost of Living Calculator

Compare cost of living indicators in U.S. cities.

PaycheckCity

This site offers free employee self-service tools for paycheck management. Paycheck calculators determine "take-home" pay under a variety of circumstances. Free advanced calculators (registration required) include 401(k), bonus, tip tax, and others.

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