In October, 1999, we initiated our "Hot Site of the Week" to bring the best sites to our visitors' attention. A few, unfortunately, have gone out of business, but most of them are still around. These are the oldest -- the "Golden Oldies" -- enjoy! (For a trip down memory lane, see January, 2003 through December 2004 and January, 2005 through December, 2006. If a week is missing, that week's "hot site" cooled off and disappeared. RIP!)

NOTICE: This page is no longer being maintained. So many of these links may be dead.

• December 30, 2002: Creative Job Search
  From the state of Minnesota's WorkForce Center, a gift to every job seeker every where. This is an excellent job search advisor and coach - the best you can find online. From helping you manage your finances for your time "between jobs" to negotiating your new salary and getting a good start at your new job, this site offers solid, realistic, step-by-step advice. Start at the beginning, even if you think it doesn't apply to you, so that you have a solid base for your job search.
  
  
• December 16 and 23, 2002: Career OneStop
  For the US, from the Federal government, this site is a portal for all of the career services, information, and other resources provided for job seekers (and employers), from the phone number of your local OneStop Center to the skills required for chefs (also where to get trained as a chef and how to get financial assistance to pay for that training). Of course, after you've been trained, this site connects you to America's Job Bank where you can find employment, too.
  
  
• December 9, 2002: Association Central - R.I.P. January, 2003
  
  
• December 2, 2002: Nolo Law Centers
  Lots of free legal advice organized by topic into "centers," an encyclopedia of legal terms, an online legal dictionary, and an "Ask Auntie Nolo" column for asking questions. Be sure to check out the Employment Law Center and, perhaps, the Independent Contractors Center, if appropriate, for very helpful information. Other centers cover topics like Marriage & Living Together, Landlords & Tenants, Real Estate, and much more.
  
  
• November 19 and 26, 2002: CollegeJournal.com
  A treasure-trove of valuable information specifically for student job seekers, from The Wall Street Journal, plus an excellent job site. Search jobs in the CareerCast database or The Wall Street Journal's print ads. A comprehensive privacy policy is available for you to read. (If you are not a student or recent graduate, check out CareerJournal.com, as well as the versions for Asia and Europe if you want to see opportunities in those geographies.) [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]
  
  
• November 11, 2002: StudentJobs.gov
  If you are a student who is interested in working for the U.S. Federal Government, you will find internships and other student opportunities collected here as well as help with your resume, information about the different Government agencies, and much more.
  
  
• November 4, 2002: USAJOBS
  "Working for America" -- if you are interested in working for the U.S. Federal government, this is the official government job Web site that will help you find that job.
  
  
• October 28, 2002: refdesk.com
  An amazing resource - aiming to be "the single best source for facts on the Net," refdesk.com has pretty much achieved it's goal. From atomic clocks to dictionaries and atlases and magazines online, it's here. Make a donation to support the site through Amazon if you can.
  
  
• October 21, 2002: The University of Waterloo's Career Development eManual
  This manual has been organized into "Steps to Success" which is the best place to start. They even help you figure out which step you are on! Step-by-step, the Steps cover the whole range of phases of a job hunt, from figuring out what you enjoy and should succeed doing ("Self Assessment") through research, decision-making, resumes and cover letters, interviews, on to succeeding at work and life planning.
  
  
• October 14, 2002: Working Mother's 100 Best Companies - find the latest link on Pick Your Employer
  This is the 2002 edition of Working Mother magazine's annual list of companies that they have selected as the "best" for working mothers, but these companies are probably good places for people of both sexes to work. Check them out. If you find that one or more are near you, visit their Web sites to look for job listings, or search on the company names at Web job sites.
  
  
• October 7, 2002: JobWeb
  From NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), a Web site directed primarily at college students and recent graduates. It's a gold mine of excellent information, although they haven't yet recognized the need for cyber-safe resumes (fortunately you have Job-Hunt for that). Check out the Resumes and Interviews and the Job Market Research sections and the Find an Employer section has company profiles and links. Great site!
  
  
• October 1, 2002: United States Labor Unions (from XPDNC)
  Click on a state on the map, and go to a list of all the labor unions in that state, organized in alphabetical order. If you are a member of the union (or interested in becoming a member), you will find the necessary contact information here.
  
  
• September 23, 2002: HRGOpher
  This may seem like a site that would only be useful to employers and human resources professionals, but it is an extensive collection of links related to the HR function. And, many of those links provide valuable information for employees and those recently laid off (see the COBRA information). Amazing site!
  
  
• September 16, 2002: Susan Ireland's Resume Guide
  Yes there are services and books for sale, but there is also an extensive supply of information to help you develop your resume, including samples of many different kinds of resumes. Be sure to check out Job-Hunt's Cyber-Safe Resume section when you have finished developing your resume with the help of this excellent site.
  
  
• September 2 and 9, 2002: Experience Works
  From Green Thumb, Inc., for mature workers (age for qualifying is undefined), Experience Works provides staffing services, counseling, and training for mature and dislocated workers in several states, focused away from the large population centers that already have several uproot agencies in place.
  
  
• August 28, 2002: America's Service Locator
  The people who bring you America's Job Bank, now also bring you a directory of local employment and training resources, Zip Code or city and state (1,900 One Stop Centers and 6,713 Offices).
  
  
• August 20, 2002: WetFeet
  A classic research site; tons of excellent information - from newsy articles and advice (on resumes and interviews, for example) to company profiles on over a thousand companies, searchable by industry or alphabetical order, plus free information on several industries. They are selling their "insider guides," but they provide plenty of useful information for free as well (and maybe a pop-up ad or two - sorry!).
  
  
• August 12, 2002: JobSafari - R.I.P. December, 2002
  
  
• August 5, 2002: Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Service from the Riley Guide
  This is, unfortunately, a necessary repeat as Hot Site selection in this period of job search desperation. As usual, Margaret Riley Dikel does a careful and thorough job of compiling the resources for avoiding (and reporting) the many scams that are circulating now. There are very good people trying to help job seekers with their job searches, providing valuable services. But, there are also a few other people, not to be trusted...
  
  
• July 29, 2002: The Career Key
  This site provides some free help, in the form of online tests, to help you determine what jobs or professions would be the most interesting, and, therefore, the best fit for you. If you are trying to figure out what direction to take in your work life, this site will give you some data to help you understand yourself a bit better.
  
  
• July 22, 2002: Idealist.org
  If you are interested in volunteering with a favorite charity or want a job in the non-profit sector, this site is a goldmine of useful information and some job listings.
  
  
• July 15, 2002: JournalismJobs
  For writers (print, radio, TV, and Web), jobs, internships, job fairs, news and information, and more! Posted privacy policy and confidential resume posting capability (recommended for employed job seekers!).
  
  
• July 8, 2002: RiteSite
  This site is The Source for executive-level jobs. From John Lucht, author of the best-selling book for executive job seekers (Rites of Passage at $100,000 to $1 Million), this is one of the very few sites charging a fee to job seekers that we feel comfortable recommending. John is the expert on this subject, and this site reflects his expertise as well as his commitment to helping executive-level job seekers manage their careers.
  
  
• June 17, 2002: U.S. Dept. of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (R.I.P.)
  A very useful collection of resources, from resources for job searching to unemployment compensation, medical insurance, apprenticeships, foreign labor certification, career exploration, and much more. [Next new Hotsite will be available on July 8. Job-Hunt is on vacation!]
  
  
• June 10, 2002: Internet Archive - "The Wayback Machine" Hokey Smokes!
  This week we're taking a short trip through very recent history to an interesting Web site for Web addicts, one that Rocky and Bullwinkle would be proud of - Mr. Peabody's "Wayback Machine" come to life (in a way). Type in the URL of your favorite Web site, and see how it has changed through history (1995 to now). It's also possibly useful to job seekers who want to check out a potential employer's past Web sites to see earlier products, services, and personnel. So, it's reasearch, really! (Enjoy!)
  
  
• June 3, 2002: Oya's Directory of Recruiters
  
  
• May 27, 2002: Thomas Regional
  From the Thomas Register organization, Thomas Regional provides an enormous online directory of over 550,000 U.S. industrial distributors, manufacturers and service companies divided into 6,000 product/service categories. Start here to develop a list of target companies. If you are looking for a category of employer, either in the entire U.S. in general or in a specific part of the country, like consultants in Michigan, this is the place to develop your list. Do a product/geography search from the home page, or browse through the top level categories of products and services.
  
  
• May 13, 2002: Career Guide to Industries
  From the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, a terrific source of information on different job groups in various industries. Browse down through the "A-Z Index" to see the list of industries. Select any industry that interests you and you'll find extensive information about the industry with links to different job titles in that industry. Pick out a job title, and see details about the skills and education needed, the job outlook (growing? shrinking?), salary ranges, and more. Very useful if you are looking for a change or just trying to figure out where to start. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• May 6, 2002: JobStar.org
  JobStar is a gift to the world from California. While much of the content has a California focus, a substantial amount is relevant no matter where you live (in the U.S. and Canada). Check out the resume advice and the "hidden job market" information. Excellent! Enjoy!
  
  
• April 29, 2002: USAJOBS
  The U.S. Federal Government's civilian agency job openings are available through this employment portal, as are some Department of Defense opportunities. See the Federal Job Search & Application Form for help with the search and application process..There are several hot jobs available (click on the home page's "Hot Jobs" link to find them) for the IRS, Immigration, and Border Patrol, currently. You can browse opportunities in your state by clicking on "Job Openings" on the home page, scrolling down to, and clicking on, "State Job List." Answer come questions and then click on the state name to find the opportunities in your state (in alphabetical order by job title).
  
  
• April 22, 2002: Guide to Effective Email
  It's officially named "A Beginners's Guide," but it provides the email rules-of-the-road for both beginners and experienced email correspondents. You can read it sequentially, following the links at the bottom of each page to the next page in the series, or jump around via the navigation links. Even if you've been using email for years, you'll pick up a few tips. Be sure to check out the Appendices for useful jargon and domain name logic.
  
  
• April 15, 2002: Step-by-Step Plan for Using the Internet to Go "Beyond the Want Ads"
  If your job search is stuck, this section from JobStar.Org should help you get unstuck. It will help you find that infamous "hidden job market" where 80% of the jobs are believed to hide.
  
  
• April 9, 2002: Academic360
  If you are interested in working at a college or university in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K., this is a great place to start! Over 2,400 are listed here, organized just about any way you might want them: alphabetically by name, geographically by country/state or province/city, faculty vs. staff, and discipline for faculty positions. [For more sites like this one, go to Academia and Education Jobs.]
  
  
• April 1, 2002: Philanthropy Careers
  If you are interested in a career in philanthropy, this is an excellent place to start. This is the Web site of the Chronicle of Philanthropy and it full of news and information for anyone in the philanthropy field. Everyone visiting the site can "Browse jobs," or sign up for the e-mail notification service. When you browse through the jobs, you can choose to browse by job or by date. When you find a job you like, the contact information is there for you to apply directly. If you are a subscriber to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, you get access to the "advanced search," but it doesn't look like you really need it.
  
  
• March 26, 2002: BioView.com
  Search for positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries by "discipline" (e.g. administration, analytical chemistry, etc.), location (mostly US), or company. If you post your resume, you have the responsibility for protecting privacy. There is also substantial information available on the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, searchable news and conference listings, associations and societies, education, and other career-related links. Privacy Policy posted, but not audited.
  
  
• March 19, 2002: Business Glossary
  From the Washington Post, an alphabetically organized collection of business terms with their definitions -- just in case you need to bone up on your business jargon. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• March 12, 2002: DirectEmployers.com
  A brand new site from a large collection of employers, this is a unique site combining a big site's search and support capabilities with opportunities direct from the employer Web sites! You search at DirectEmployers (by employer, industry, location, and/or keyword) but then view the opportunities and apply (if you want) on the employer site. You can store your resume at DirectEmployers (HTML or Word document or both), where you can choose to block or allow it to be searched by employers. There is a Privacy Policy posted. [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]
  
  
• March 5, 2002: Riley Guide: Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Services
  Margaret Riley Dikel has pulled together the resources to help job seekers recognize and avoid the "dark side" of employment services. Take advantage of Margaret's skill and knowledge in this area, and, while you are there, check out the rest of her excellent site, too. She's a legend in this field for good reason!
  
  
• February 26, 2002: StudentJobs.gov
  If you are looking for student employment in the U.S. Federal Government, there are five categories of employment available: STEP (Student Temporary Educational Program) is temporary work for students, Summer Employment provides summer jobs, Cooperative Education is a work-study program for employment related to the student's field of study, Volunteer Service is unpaid work, and the Federal Internship Programs provides developmental or professional experience. Search for jobs at this site, and apply for them here. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internship, & Seasonal Jobs.]
  
  
• February 19, 2002: CEOExpress
  A comprehensive and well-organized collection of links to important and/or useful Web resources for business. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• February 12, 2002: Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For
  Every year, Fortune Magazine creates a list of the best companies to work for, and this year's list was published in the Feb. 4 issue. The online article links to each company, in order, and gives the number of employees for each. While you are at Fortune's site, check out the other career articles and company information. Fortune is one of the best business magazines in the U.S., and this site reflects that standard. [For more sites like this one, go to Pick Your Employer.]
  
  
• February 5, 2002: AssociationCentral - R.I.P. January, 2003
  
  
• January 29, 2002: eLaws Advisor (from the U.S. Department of Labor)
  If you have any questions about Federal employment laws, this is the place to find the answer. Click on the "By Topic" link to see the range of information available here, from Equal Employment Opportunity to Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Youth & Labor laws. Or, browse through the list of "advisors" to see what may be of interest to you, from the Fair Labor Standards Act to the Small Business Retirement Savings Advisor.
  
  
• January 22, 2002: CareerJournal
  From The Wall Street Journal, a treasure trove of excellent information for you, plus jobs. This site is a frequent Job-Hunt Hot Site because it has so much to offer. Click on the "Advanced Search" button, and search through their extensive database of jobs by keyword (in the job title or in the text of the job description), location (including Asia and Europe), commuting requirements, employer, and/or "category" (e.g. Accounting, Advertising, Aerospace, etc.) Enjoy! [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]
  
  
• January 15, 2002: AsktheHeadhunter
  Unconventional, sometimes, but very useful and typically right on!. Extensive information, from someone on the front lines in the employment conflict (not a "war," exactly). If you check out our new "Pick Your Employer" section, you'll find links to articles from AsktheHeadhunter that will tell you how you can leverage the information we provide in that section.
  
  
• January 8, 2002: JobOptions - R.I.P
  
  
• January 1, 2002: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2002-03
  From the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, an amazing and very useful collection of information on thousands of jobs - what training is required, projected employment needs for each job, and what tasks usually comprise the job. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• December 10, 2001: Job.com
  You can post up to 5 resumes. For privacy protection, you can choose to have each resume treated as "confidential" which prevents employers and recruiters from seeing your contact information (except e-mail address). You can pay to have your resume place higher in employer search results, which may or may not be a good idea, but it is an option you may elect if you choose. Privacy Information is posted on the site.[For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]
  
  
• December 2, 2001: Creative Job Search Guide
  From the state of Minnesota's WorkForce Center, a guide to job searching recommended by Richard Bolles, the "godfather of career counselors" and author of the What Color Is Your Parachute books. This Guide is full of great information for job seekers, starting in the Foreword (don't skip it!) and ending with "Finishing Touches." Just be sure to review Job-Hunt's Internet Resume section as a supplement to their "Resumes and Cover Letters Section" so that you get keywords as well as action verbs in your resume. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• November 19 and November 26, 2001: CollegeJournal
  Do a job search from the home page ("Find a Job" ) by keyword, job title, and/or job type (entry jobs, internships, all jobs) through their substantial list of opportunities. Check out the "Toolkit" to add a confidential profile to their resume database and be notified when an employer is interested in seeing the rest of your resume. If you're thinking about more education, take a free practice GRE, LSAT, GMAT, or MCAT, and check out scholarships and grad schools. Career advice and all the resources of a Wall Street Journal Web site are available here, focused on college students. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internship, & Seasonal Jobs.]
  
  
• November 12, 2001: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves
  An unofficial source of useful information for both employers and member of the National Guard and the Reserve units of the U.S. Department of Defense. FAQ's are provided for both National Guardsmen and Reservists and their employers, as well as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, itself, as amended through October 1, 2001.
  
  
• November 5, 2001: TrueCareers
  From Sallie Mae, the college loan organization, a new Web site for job seekers. You can search for a job by keyword, location, job category (e.g. accounting, administrative, etc.), employment type (full-time, part-time, contract), salary range, or employer. Three levels of confidentiality are available for your resume, statistics are provided on the employer activity associated with your resume, and a job search e-mail agent saves new jobs meeting your search criteria in your "In-Box." You must register to post your resume or use the other customized functionality, but you don't need to register to search through the job postings. A privacy policy is posted. [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]
  
  
• October 29, 2001: Women for Hire
  Job fairs across the country to help women, both college seniors and experienced professionals, connect with new employers. PLUS a nice job site which includes a resume posting capability that offers you privacy protection. [For more sites like this one, go to Job Fairs.]
  
  
• October 22, 2001: U.S. Department of Justice Employment
  From attorney jobs at the DOJ through all kinds of opportunities at the FBI, DEA, boarder patrol, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and U.S. Marshal Service, this is the place to start your search for a U.S. Department of Justice job. The events of 9-11 have resulted in many new openings at the FAA's Federal Air Marshal Service, as well as in the divisions of DOJ. [For more sites like this one, go to Law and Law Enforcement Jobs.]
  
  
• October 15, 2001: Business and Professional Women/USA
  In honor of National Business Women's Week in the U.S.A., here's a great site for business women. They have lots of information from their magazine, events, local chapters, and other resources for business women. Online and off-line networking is so important for job seekers! If you are a business woman, this is a good place to start. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• October 8, 2001: USNews Career Center
  Good information for job seekers and career changers. Find out if taking a year off will really hurt your career. Check out the "Hot Job Tracks" to see where the next growth area may be. Post a question on the Career Forum. Read the 10 signs it's time to quit. And much more... [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• October 1, 2001: Techies.com (R.I.P.)
  Looking for jobs in technology or in a technology company? Start here for positions from programmers and developers to administrators and technical recruiters. Excellent search options as well as good privacy protection for your resume. Many resources for training, advice on career management, a project exchange for freelancing, and more. Privacy policy is posted, and appears to offer good confidentiality options. [For more sites like this one, go to Computers and Technology Jobs.]
  
  
• September 24, 2001: LegalStaff
  Search for attorney or legal support positions by employer or by job title and state or state/city. Privacy policy appears to have good confidentiality functions for job seekers who leave a resume. [For more sites like this one, go to Law and Law Enforcement Jobs.]
  
  
• September 16, 2001: U.S. Federal Government Emergency and Information Resources (R.I.P.)
  Unfortunately, this seems to be the most useful site that we can offer to our visitors this week. Our profound sympathies to everyone who has lost anyone in this unspeakably awful crime. In remembrance of a friend, Myra Aronson, a bright, funny, and terrific lady who lost her life on board AA 11, September 11th, you will be missed!
  
  
• September 9, 2001: Career Guide to Industries
  From the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, a terrific source of information on different job groups in various industries. Click on the "A-Z Index" to see an extensive list of industries. Select any industry that interests you and you'll find extensive information about the industry with links to different job titles in that industry. Pick out a job title, and see details about the skills and education needed, the job outlook (growing? shrinking?), salary ranges, and more. Very useful if you are looking for a change or just trying to figure out where to start. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Material.]
  
  
• August 26 and September 2, 2001: 6 Figure Jobs
  The site name describes the jobs available, executive and senior positions with 6-figure compensation levels. 6 Figure Jobs provides 3 levels of privacy protection for job seekers, although there is no Privacy Policy posted. Search for jobs by keyword, industry (e.g. accounting, advertising, aerospace, etc.), function (e.g. accounting, architect, attorney, etc.), location (state, province, or country), and/ or full-time, contract, or startup preference.
  
  
• August 12 and 19, 2001: SusanIreland's Resume Guide
  If you are writing your resume for the first time or updating it (always a good idea!), check out Susan Ireland's Resume Guide for guidance and sample resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters (thank you letters are also always a good idea!).



• July 29 and August 5, 2001: USAJOBS
  Apparently all jobs in the U.S. Federal Government are posted here, with the "hottest" jobs on the home page. Click on "Current Job Openings" to search through the listings by type (Professional, IT, Trades and Labor, Executive, Trainee, Summer, Student) or Agency.
  
  
• July 22, 2001: Monster Global Gateway
  
  
  
• July 15, 2001: Abyz News Links
  Great directory of newspapers by location (also many TV and radio stations) in the U.S. and internationally. Find local job classifieds in many of the newspaper, radio, and TV station links; research the local news and weather. It even links to an encyclopedia and local government Web sites for background information on each area. Invaluable for job and relocation research!
  
  
• July 1, and 8, 2001: JobWeb
  The site for the newly-graduated starting their careers and for the soon-to-be-graduated preparing for the "real world," including analysis of the 2001 job market and starting salaries and articles on important subjects like "cube-iquette." Links to carefully selected resources (like Job-Hunt), organized for easy use. There is even a searchable database of college career fairs. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internship, and Seasonal Jobs.



• June 24, 2001: CareerJournal
  From The Wall Street Journal, an excellent job site for experienced and senior level job hunters. The resumes are kept confidential, automatically. Search through their job database by keyword (in the job title or text of the description), by location (Zipcode, city and/or state, or country) and preferred commuting distance. Also lots of supporting resources: searchable database of executive recruiters, career advice, job-hunting advice, and much more.
  
  
• June 17, 2001: SalaryExpert
  Baker, Thomsen Associates Insurance Services provides SalaryExpert.com. It has salary data on 31,000 jobs in 45,000 different locations across the world (207 countries). The site is a little slow to load on a typical dial-up, but it is worth the wait. Select a job title and geography; click on "Get Free Report," and look at the interesting data (be sure to scroll down -- it's a loonnnggg page). [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Information.]
  
  
• June 10, 2001: CorporateInformation
  If you are curious about employment in a different country, targeting an industry(e.g. the computer industry) and looking for successful companies in that industry, targeting a specific company and tracking down the "right" corporate officer to contact, or preparing for an interview with a company unfamiliar to you, CorporateInformation has extensive information available for you, including links to Hoover's reports (if available), the latest news about that country/industry/company, and much more! A phenomenal site for research! [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Information.]
  
  
• May 11, 2001: AIChE.org/careerservices
  From the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE), an excellent site. Lots of professional information (conferences, publications, education & training, etc.) in addition to the Careers & Employment section which contains some job postings as well as an extensive list of links to job opportunities for chemical engineers. [For more sites like this one, go to Engineering.]

• April 29, 2001 : Contract Employee's Handbook
  Very useful information for people starting their careers, or already working, as independent contractors. [For more sites like this one, go to Freelancing, Consullting, Contracting, & Temping.]
  
  

• April 22, 2001: National Employee Rights Institute
  Offers extensive information (be sure to read the FAQs!) and offers answers to some questions in the topic-base "Discussions" section. The FAQs cover a wide range of issues include discrimination, separation packages and coping with job loss, retirement and savings plans. Discussion topics range from discrimination (age, sex, and race) and the rights of union employees to benefits (including insurance and pensions). Some publications are offered for sale, and links to sources of additional information are provided.

• April 15, 2001: Oya's Directory of Recruiters - R.I.P. August, 2003
  

• April 8, 2001: EmploymentWizard.com (R.I.P. 2007)
  You'll find many jobs here that aren't on-line anywhere else. This site picks up employment ads from over 60 newspapers (like the Boulder County Daily Camera, the Omaha World Herald, and the Santa Barbara News-Press) as well as direct employer postings. Search for job listings by location, Job Category (e.g. accounting, building trades, etc.), keywords, job posting date (the current day and the previous 2 weeks), and/or type of ad (local company jobs, national company jobs, line ads, and/or display ads). Using "My Wizard," you can post your resume for employers to review with an option available so that you may restrict access to your contact information. [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]

• April 1, 2001: Academic360.com
  If you are looking for a job on the faculty or staff of a college or university almost anywhere in the world, but definitely in the US and Canada, this site is the best organized resource available. Look for job listings by school within geography (state or country); by type of position (faculty or administrative) and "discipline" for faculty positions (e.g. anthropology, art, biology, etc.) or "function" for administrative positions (e.g. admissions, athletics, career services, etc). [For more sites like this one, go to Academia and Education Jobs.]

• March 25, 2001: JobStar Resume Guide
  The JobStar site is a national treasure provided to us all by the San Francisco Bay Area Library and Information System. The geographic focus is California, but the advice and guidance works for everyone. This is an excellent place to start developing your resume. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Information.]

• March 18, 2001: MarketingJobs.com
  Search for marketing jobs by location (city and state in the US), category (sales, marketing, or advertising/PR, or management), and/or keyword. [For more sites like this one, go to Marketing and Sales.]

• March 11, 2001: InternWeb
  Search for internships by internship type (e.g., marketing/PR/advertising, etc.), employer type (e.g., business, non-profit, government, etc.), and/or state. For an internship from your home or dorm room, check out the "virtual internship" opportunities, too. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internships, and Seasonal Jobs.]

• February 25, 2001: Newspapers.com
  Newspapers have job listings, and many papers put those listings on their Web sites. So, if you have a specific location (in the US or international) in mind, check out their newspaper's Web site to see what's available. This site also lists TV and radio stations by geography, business publications, etc. So, it's an excellent source of information as well as job listings, but you do have to do a little digging. [For more sites like this one, go to Classified Ads.]

• February 18, 2001: HotJobs.com
  One of the top job sites, with excellent job search options. Select a "Career Channel" (e.g. Accounting/Finance, Advertising/PR, etc.) and then fine tune your search by keyword, location, job title, and/or posting date. You can also browse by employer within Career Channel, a handy option. If you post your resume, be sure to pay attention to the "PUBLIC" or "PRIVATE" option. To protect your privacy, be sure to choose the PRIVATE option or every employer will be able to see your resume. [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Super Sites.]

• February 11, 2001: Fidelity Investments
  One of the largest financial services and mutual fund companies in the world with opportunities in many different professions and locations. This part of their Web site is focused on entry level, internship, and "co-op program" jobs, but, obviously, Fidelity Investments has many other opportunities as well. [For more sites like this one, go to Company Job Sites.]

• February 4, 2001: WantedJobs.com
  Search through the listings in over 200 job sites in the US or over 100 job sites in Canada!

• January 28, 2001: Ask The Headhunter
  The Headhunter (Nick Corcodilos) provides unconventional and thought-provoking advice to job seekers (and employers). Start out with the intro and basics (linked about halfway down the home page), and then check out his other advice. Good place to kick start your motivation when you are in the job hunting doldrums.

• January 21, 2001: CollegeJournal.com
  From The Wall Street Journal, a site with information and resources for college students entering the job market or continuing their education. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internship, and Seasonal Jobs.]
  
  
• January 7 and January 14, 2001: ActiJob
  A portal to international job opportunities, from the US and Canada to Europe and Asia, in multiple languages (of course). [For more sites like this one, go to International Job Sites.]

• December 24 and December 31, 2000: Volunteer Solutions
  Find a nonprofit organization in your area which needs volunteers. Search based on Zip code, browse through all of their opportunities, or check the calendar to see what events need assistance.

• December 10 and December 17, 2000: The Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-01
  The US Federal Government compiles extensive information about the US job market, and then publishes this compilation to help tax payers, and potential tax payers, with their career planning. Sometimes you have to think like a government statistician or researcher to find what you are seeking (e.g. "Web developer" is in the "Computer Systems Analyst, Engineer, and Scientist" category), but the information is impressive and useful: description of the work, forecast of demand for people with those skills, salary ranges, work environments, training and qualifications required, etc.

• December 3, 2000 H-Net Job Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences (R.I.P.)
  Browse through the academic opportunities by field (History and the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Rhetoric and Communications), do a "customized search" (by field, age of listing, state or country, institution, and/or keywords), or check out the newest postings. Also join the "discussion network" (via e-mail), find a syllabus, read book and multimedia reviews, catch up on the news, etc. [For more sites like this one, go to Academia and Education.]
  
  
• November 26, 2000 Jobs in the Money
  -- Search for jobs by keyword, job category (audit accounting, general accounting, private banking, etc.), state, and/or country; or post your resume anonymously (only your e-mail address is available to potential employers) or "hide" your resume completely, using it only when you apply for a position. [For more sites like this one, go to Finance, Accounting, and Banking.]
  
  
  
• November 19, 2000 Quintessential Careers
  Check out the "Career Toolkit" for articles, resume and cover letter tutorials (3 kinds of cover letters), quizzes (job seeker "marketability" test), and a plethora of other useful information for job seekers. [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Information.]
  
  
• November 12, 2000 CorporateInformation
  Excellent collection of up-to-date information on industries and businesses, world-wide. Over 350,000 company profiles, 30 industries, and 65 countries. Click on a state and see a page with the state's top employers and local information links for that state. Select an industry and a country, and see the industry's top players in that country. Perfect corporate research site.
  
  
  
• November 5, 2000 About:JobSearching
  From About.com ("the Human Internet™"), with guide Alison Doyle, an amazing amount of information for job seekers, including discussion boards, advice on career planning, internships, resumes, cover letters, salary negotiation, relocation, job loss, and MUCH more, done with characteristic About.com depth.
  
  
• October 29, 2000 10MinuteResume.com
  Doing your first resume? Updating an existing resume? Lots of help here, using their forms and formats for print, e-mail, and HTML resumes.

• October 22, 2000 RefDesk
  Self-described (accurately!) as the "Best Source of Facts on the Net," this is the place to go to track down information. From time zones to postal zones to stock markets, weather, and "translation dictionaries," this is a GIANT collection of extremely useful and informative Web sites, invaluable for researching jobs, industries, companies, and geographies. The home page is loonnngg so scroll all the way down before you stop scanning it. Absolutely amazing! [For more sites like this one, go to Reference Information.]
  
  
• October 15, 2000 AdQuest3D Classifieds
  Over 300,000 classified ads from over 1,600 publications in the US, searchable by number of miles from a Zip Code or City and State location, by employment "subcategory" (e.g. farm, healthcare, holiday, etc.), and/or by keywords.    [For more sites like this one, go to Classified Ads.]
  
  
• October 1 and 8, 2000 MedHunters.com
  Excellent site for jobs in all the healthcare professions, from administration to physicians/surgeons. Search for a new job by location, employer, or profession. If you post your resume, they will contact you when an employer is interested in you, but your contact information will be held back until your approval for its release to the employer. There is even a phone number where you an talk to a real person. Excellent site!   [For more sites like this one, go to Science, Engineering, and Medicine.]

• September 18, 2000 Salary.com
  Read the Salary News, get Salary Advice, join the Salary Talk, and, best of all, use the Salary Wizard to figure out what someone in your job and in your area (or another location!) would be paid. Very interesting and useful site.

• September 11, 2000 JournalismJobs
  Pick the media that interests you (newspapers, magazines, online, television, radio, and other), then search by position (roughly, title), location (state or territory in the US), and job status (full-time, part-time, etc.). If you leave a resume, you can keep it out of the resume database searchable by employers. There is also an e-mail job notification service. Lots of useful and relevant information is available, from the latest news to journalism-related job fairs.

• September 4, 2000 CIO Wanted
  From the IDG folks who do CIO Magazine, a section of their impressive Web site set aside for senior-level Information Technology jobs. If you're looking for a Chief Information Officer position, or other senior level IT job, this is a good place to look.  [For more sites like this one, go to Computers and Technology.]
  
  
• August 27, 2000 National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse R.I.P. apparently gone
  A wonderful resource for teachers looking for employment (and school districts looking for teachers), this site describes itself as a "gateway" site. Organized by state, it provides links to each state's teacher certification/accreditation authority, alternative licensure programs, and financial aid. Selecting the "How to Find a Job" link brings you to a page with salary information, information on conducting a job search (with links to teacher job banks, by state), and other helpful information.   [For more sites like this one, go to Academia and Education.]
  
  
• August 14, 2000 EntertainmentCareers.Net
  A simple but effective site for people interested in the entertainment industry; search for jobs by selecting a category (e.g. accounting/finance, acting, etc.), or browse listings by date posted, by location (NY or CA), or by company. When you find a job you like in their listings, apply directly to the company. A weekly e-mailed newsletter with new opportunities is available, also.

• August 13, 2000 4Work - under new management; no longer recommended.
  [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]

• August 6, 2000 Careers-in-Business (R.I.P. 2007)
  For career explorers, a very well-organized site that offers substantial information on different career fields, e.g. marketing, finance, non-profits, etc. If you are thinking of making a change, this is an excellent place to start your research.

• July 30, 2000 HotSheet
  A quick one-page Web reference site whether you are looking for a news source, a thesaurus, an encyclopedia, a job, a vacation, a stock broker, an address, a phone number, or...

• July 24, 2000 ChicagoJobs.ORG
  It would be wonderful if every region had a site like this! ChicagoJobs.ORG pulls together on-line and off-line resources in combination with information specific for Chicago to offer Chicago area job seekers a complete package. Excellent!

• July 16, 2000 FlipDog - changed, alas, since this was written, but not for the better.
  A fresh approach -- they have collected openings from over 45,000 employers and offer job seekers 3 levels of privacy protection for sensitive contact information. You can set up "Job Hunters," basically a set of job search criteria, that may be saved for re-use, edited for fine tuning, or deleted as necessary. Jobs may be searched by country (outside the USA), state and city (inside the USA), job category (e.g. clerical/administrative, computing/MIS, etc.), job function within category (e.g. database administrator, etc.), employer, and/or keywords.    [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]

• July 9, 2000 Job Safari - R.I.P.
  
  
• June 19, 2000 Idealist.org
  If you are interested in working for an intentionally nonprofit organization, check out this site which is the result of the "Action Without Borders" project, comprised of 20,000 organizations in 140 countries. In the "Find a Job" section, search for a job or internship by Job Category (accounting & finance, advertising, architecture, etc.), keyword, location (country, state or province, city or town), job type (full-time, part-time, etc.), area of focus (arts, children & youth, etc.), and/or language. They also have an e-mailed "Job Mailing List" to which you may subscribe for updates.

• June 12, 2000 NASA Jobs
  One of the few employers that can realistically offer a job that's "out of this world," follow the "How to Apply" links to find job openings, application forms, and job listings for astronauts (yes!), researchers, and teachers among others, sorted by location and/or NASA facility.

• June 4, 2000 JobStar's Salary Guides
  From the state of California, but with plenty of information for the rest of the U.S.A., an excellent collection of salary surveys. Pick a survey from the list by profession (accounting, administrative support, advertising, etc.), or scroll down the page to browse though this amazing collection of resources.

• May 28, 2000 CareerBuilder
  Search their extensive database of job openings from over 40 career sites, via a "quick search" on job type (Accounting and Finance, Admin Assist and Secretarial, etc.) and location (city and state), or do an "Advanced Search" based on job type and location, employment type (full-time, part-time, contract, etc.), keywords, salary range, and/or career site (Black Enterprise, Bloomberg, CareerPath, etc.). Post your resume with different levels of privacy available.
  
  
• May 14, 2000: Academic360.com
  Find a position in academia by searching through listings of educational institutions (listed by geography or alphabetically by name), faculty positions by discipline, and/or administrative positions by function.    [For more sites like this one, go to Academia and Education.]

• May 7, 2000 Environmental Jobs and Careers
  eJobs.Org has environmental job postings (for the US and Canada), links to government environmental job openings, recruiters, and employers by state or province. There are also links to international resources, government resources in the US and Canada, salary surveys, etc.

• April 30, 2000 MedCareers
  An excellent site for health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and associated administrative and sales and marketing positions; job database is searchable by location (state) and profession (e.g. administrative, allied health, clinical professional, etc.) with confidentiality available for those leaving their resumes.   [For more sites like this one, go to Science, Engineering, and Medicine.]

• April 23, 2000 America's Career InfoNet
  Explore the employment outlook for specific careers by state in the US, the skills and education needed for specific jobs, a comprehensive directory of employer Web sites, and LOTS more information to help you plan your career (or your next career). Visit the "Employability Index" for a check on your salary range in a given location. Just remember that the salary data is circa 1998, so add a percentage for inflation.

• April 16, 2000 R.I.P.
  [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]

• April 9, 2000 JobSafari - R.I.P.
  a well-organized and extensive listing of the employment sections of thousands of company Web sites. Search for companies by name or by location.    [For more sites like this one, go to Companies.]

• April 2, 2000 Newspapers.com
  From local newspapers, trade journals, and college newspapers, to international newspapers, this is a treasure trove of links. Once you have found the newspaper you are seeking, check out the job listings, if there are any, as well as the latest news on local employers, cultural events, and the weather, etc.    [For more sites like this one, go to Classified Ads.]

• March 28, 2000 Hospitality OnLine
  Search for a management of "hourly" job in the hotel industry by position, location, and/or company.

• March 19, 2000 Cool Works
  "Live and work where others only visit" is this site's motto, and with 75,000 jobs open, it's probably a good place to start your hunt for a summer (or winter, for the southern hemisphere) job.

• March 12, 2000 Oya's Recruiter Directory R.I.P. August, 2003
  

• March 5, 2000 FreeAgent.com
  Select the "Get Work" tab, and, without registering, browse through the projects by project category or search by any of more than 10 options, like skill area, location, start date, industry, etc. Click on the column headings of the category or search results to re-sort the listings by project name, start date, location, or expiration date. Other resources also available.   [For more sites like this one, go to Freelancing, Consulting, Contracting, and Temping.]

• February 27, 2000 CareerBuilder
  Search through up to 40 job sites (from CareerWeb through Monster Board to USA Today) for a job meeting your requirements and/or create a "Search Profile" and have the jobs e-mailed to you.

• February 20, 2000 The Dixon Report
  From the author of Job Searching Online for Dummies, an excellent source of information about the online job hunting world, including not only links to the best sites, with an emphasis on writing and journalism, but also Pam's well-researched articles.

• February 13, 2000 JobTrak
  THE job super site for college and graduate school students. If your college or graduate school is one of the 950 registered here, then you have access to employers who have those elusive "entry level" jobs and want students from your school. You will probably need your school's password to get access, so contact your Career Center or Placement Office for more information.

• January 30, 2000: Federal Jobs Digest
  Find a job in the US Federal Government, organized by "occupation group" (e.g. Accounting/Budget/Finance, Administration/Management/Marketing, Blue Collar, Clerical/Secretarial, etc.). To see job description details beyond the title and location, you must register your resume and get a PIN number and password.   [For more sites like this one, go to General/Other.]

• January 24, 2000: ComputerJobs.com
  Find a computer-related job by city and/or state (in the US) or by skill (database systems, ecommerce, UNIX, Windows development, networking, project management, executive, etc.). Or, check out the Consultant's Corner to see about a project opportunity. [For more sites like this one, go to Computers and Technology.]

• January 16, 2000: CyberFiber.com
  CyberFiber is a searchable database of Internet newsgroups (aka "USENET"). Find newsgroups for job hunters where employers post their job openings. There are newsgroups on thousands of other subjects -- industries, professions, hobbies, diseases, etc. As usual, view comments with the proverbial "grain of salt." And, be very protective of your privacy. Anything posted to a newsgroup is there for the world to see.
  
  
• January 2, 2000: Vault.com,
  Over 60,000 jobs posted by over 50,000 employers and one of the top sites for researching companies and careers. Search for a job by location (city and state), industry (e.g., accounting, advertising & PR, etc.), function (e.g., accountant, administration, etc.), and/or keyword.   [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]
  
  
• December 19, 1999: The College Grad,
  for college students and recent graduates, award-winning site with lots of assistance getting a job hunt started including 140 resume templates for 28 different college majors. [For more sites like this one, go to Entry Level, Internships, and Seasonable Jobs.]
  
  
• December 12, 1999: Bloomberg Careers (R.I.P. - internal jobs only)
  a very good source of jobs in the financial services world from the business news company; while you are job hunting, check out industry news and your potential employers' stock at the same time.   

• December 5, 1999: CareerSite.com,
  a site which focuses on offering candidates anonymity in their job search.

• November 28, 1999: Wall Street Journal Careers,
  for professionals and executives planning their next moves; be sure to check out the "Toolkit." [For more sites like this one, go to Employment Supersites.]

• November 21, 1999 -- Richard Bolle's Job Hunter's Bible
  the on-line supplement to Bolle's What Color Is Your Parachute books has lots of useful information, links, and advice for job seekers.

• November 14, 1999 -- Marketing Jobs
  specializes in opportunities in marketing and sales. Services offered include job opening search by job category within city and state, resume posting, and an agent which will e-mail opportunity matches to you.   [For more sites like this one, go to Marketing and Sales.]

• November 7, 1999: Dice
  has over 150,000 "high tech" jobs. Select the "JOB SEARCH" tab for the most options to fine tune your search, including a search by telephone Area Code for the US Check out the Employer Directory under the "EMPLOYERS" tab for an excellent state-by-state listing of companies with links to their Web sites.   [For more sites like this one, go to Computers and Technology.]

• October 31, 1999: The Riley Guide
  is THE place to go for information on conducting an on-line job search. If you don't know about this site, you should. It is constantly being updated. Excellent starting point for anyone new to on-line job hunting. Veteran job-seekers should re-visit often, too.

• October 24, 1999: 6 Figure Jobs
  focuses on executive level positions.

• October 17, 1999: Rebecca Smith's eResumes & Resources
  offers excellent advice on pulling together an effective electronic resume.

• October 10, 1999: Wet Feet,
  an excellent site for researching companies and industries.

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