INTERNET RESOURCES

LOCAL CAREER RESOURCES

Career Center at Baltimore County Public Library America's Job Bank Contains descriptions of openings from employers and Job Services offices throughout the U.S. Maryland's CareerNet  Internet resume system connecting job seekers and employers through a nationwide electronic labor exchange and a career planning section CareerNet Baltimore County career and jobs information for Baltimore County residents Maryland Job Resources SunSpot's Classified Section Baltimore Sun Newspaper searchable database Maryland's Job Bank database of job openings in Maryland by job title, keyword, location, etc.

NATIONAL CAREER RESOURCES

National School-to-Work Site America's Talent Bank  Job Seekers - register and submit or update your electronic resume Employers - register and search for resumes Career Magazine Tips on interviewing, resumes, and career management. Also includes a Career Forum discussion group and articles from the National Business Employment Weekly. The Riley Guide:   A large and comprehensive collection of employment resources. Career Mosaic Useful information on jobs, employers, and a special College Connection with information on co-op opportunities, entry-level openings, preparing a resume, and more. School to Careers  School to Work Links  Job Bank USA Career Path newspaper employment ads from six major cities CareerBuilder free search service to locate and apply for jobs Monster Board job listings, service opportunities and resume services.

RESOURCES for BUSINESSES

National School-to-Work Site National Employer Leadership Council (NELC) The NELC is a coalition of CEOs from a diverse group of private sector companies with a shared vision for our nation's workforce. The mission of the Council is to enhance the quality of the nation's workforce and to improve the productivity and competitiveness of American businesses through work-based learning opportunities for all students. National Alliance of Business Siemen's Youth Apprenticeship Program

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

National School-to-Work Site ERIC Career Education Resources  information pertaining to career education from ERIC Opening Career Paths for Youth presents practical lessons for practitioners and policy makers and an articulate commentary on what it takes to offer a true career opportunity system to young Americans. Practical Tools (STW) Material geared toward action. Many tools can be used as templates for your own programs. Resource Library from School-to-Work STW publications, reports, brochures and articles. When possible, they have included the complete article on-line for you to read, print, or download. Resource Bulletins (STW) Short descriptions of School-to-Work principles, goals, perspectives, and ideas. Teacher Resources (Tennessee) career awareness information and classroom activities. Career Awareness information for teachers to assist students in developing awareness of the many career options that are available. All sites will not be appropriate for students but will provide teachers with some ideas related to the career development process

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

General References Future Scan Magazine Getting Real Jobs for America's Graduates Job Smart JobWeb Occupational Outlook Handbook Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Aptitude and Skills for Career Choices The Skills Triad Identify your key skills to uncover possible career options. Tips for Writing a Good Job Objective Narrow your focus with a strong career objective. Majoring in the Rest of Your Life Author Carol Carter talks about finding the right career. Career Aptitude Resources Use these personality tests to better understand yourself and your potential. Self Assessment Area will help you find out what you should really be doing. The Career Doctor Research careers or see where your major can lead you. Workstyle Quiz How your personality affects your workstyle Are You a Team Player? Quiz This quick test will help determine if you'll be a happy team player. Assess Yourself Several test to point you in the right direction The Keirsey Temperament Sorter Similar to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, this exercise assesses various aspects of your personality and makes suggestions for matching your personality with a profession and ideal job environment. Interviews Ace the Interview Interviewing Dos and Don'ts Resumania On-Line Becoming a Model Candidate: Example Interview Questions The Follow-Up or Thank-You Letter Monster Interview Gear Questions You Might Ask the Interviewer Resumes The Three Basic Types of Resumes Resume Design and Production Tips How to Write Cover Letters Kaplan's Career Center: tips on preparing resumes and cover letters to send to a potential employer JobSmart: Resumes, cover letters, career guides and salary information. Great site on choosing the correct style of resume for you Writing a Winning Resume and Cover Letter: Test your resume IQ and then move on to what to include and what to omit. JobWeb: Resume Writing Tips Resume Proofreading Checklist: Print out this list and go through it before you send your resume Rebecca Smith's Resumes and Resources

Career Clusters

Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation Careers involved in changing raw materials into goods and services; building and maintaining various types of structures; and, moving people and/or goods. Health Care Arts/Communication Science/Technology Hospitality/Tourism Business/Marketing Human Services

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