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Job Searching
This guide provides links to library materials, databases, and websites that are helpful for job searchers. They will help you with the job search process and direct you to information on resumes, interviewing, and job outlooks.
Library Materials
Online Databases
Million Dollar Database
Inside the library? Click www.selectory.com/selectory/externalpages/libraryloginInternal.aspx
Outside the library? Click www.selectory.com/selectory/externalpages/libraryloginExternal.aspx
Search this Dun & Bradstreet business directory for over 14 million public and private companies across the United States to find local and national business in your area of expertise.
INSPIRE - inspire.in.gov
Use INSPIRE's Business Source Premier to research companies where you would like to work. Includes businss profiles on large companies as well. Be sure to check the Testing and Education Reference Center, which is part of the Inspire group of databases.
Websites
Job Search Engines - Resume Help - Career Assessment
Interviewing - Salary Information - Social Neworking
Job Search Engines
Career Builder - www.careerbuilder.com
Monster Jobs - www.monster.com
juju - www.juju.com/location/indiana
Easily search for local employement information with juju.com.
Indiana Career Connect - www.indianacareerconnect.com
Search the official career site for Indiana by zip code, city, metropolitan area, or county. Sponsored by WorkOne.
FlipDog Job Search - www.flipdog.com
Job Search - www.employmentguide.com
Career Magazine - www.careermag.com
HotJobs - hotjobs.yahoo.com
Federal Jobs Digest - www.jobsfed.com
Search for federal government jobs across the nation.
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Resume Help
Susan Ireland Resumes - www.susanireland.com
Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiots Guide to the Perfect Resume, offers a step by step guide to writing the perfect resume. Site includes video instruction and many sample resumes.
Free Sample Resumes - www.eresumes.com
This site guides the user through creating an electronic resume and cover letter.
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Career Assessment
Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bls.gov/oco/
Occupational Outlook Handbook website that offers information about careers including required training, expected earnings and the projected outlook.
Job Hunter's Bible - www.jobhuntersbible.com
Companion site for the book What Color is Your Parachute?.
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Interviewing
Job-Interview - www.job-interview.net
This site helps out with the interview process by offering tips, guidelines, practice questions and practice interviews.
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Salary Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.bls.gov/bls/wages.htm
Research wages by location, occupation, and industry.
Riley Guide Salary Guides & Guidance - www.rileyguide.com/salguides.html
Find salary surveys and also guides for negotiating your salary.
Vault Salary Surveys - www.vault.com/companies/salary-survey.jsp
Search through hundreds of salary surveys.
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Social Networking
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com
This is the MySpace or Facebook for professionals. Once you create an account, you can network with professionals in your industry.
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Organizations
Business & Professional Exchange (BPE) - www.bpeindy.org
South Side Chapter meets every Wednesday at 8:00am in the lower level of the Greenwood City Building at 2 N. Madison Ave, Greenwood. Come network and learn about management and professional jobs in the area.
P.O. Box 50372
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 252-9947
WorkOne Express Johnson County - www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/
Visit the Johnson County office for help with resumes, career planning, skills evaluation, and job searching. Free fax services are available as well.
600 Banta St. Hours:
Franklin, IN 46131 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
(317) 736-5531
FAQs
Can I search for jobs on the library's computers?
Yes you can! The library has over two dozen computers for your job searching needs. Search for jobs online or type your resume.
Do I need an email account to apply for jobs online?
For most online job sites you will need an email address. If you don't have one, you can sign up for a free account at Hotmail (www.hotmail.com) or Yahoo (login.yahoo.com).
How do I upload my resume?
Riley Guide gives you pointers at www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html.
How do I attach my resume to an email?
The Riley Guide listed above can help.
What is the unemployment website?
Create an account or re-login at https://uplink.in.gov/CSS/CSSLogon.htm.
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