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Raw Resume – a commercial site that has excellent advice for crafting a modern resume that gets you noticed – Lots of tips and tricks for making the most relevent resume for the job you are seeking.
Tutor.com – “Drop off” your resume and get feedback in 24 hours with tutor.com – a live expert will give you tips and help you market your skills in a professional way! Use your library barcode to create an account!
Specialized Job Listing Website – From fashion jobs to driving trucks, non-profits to teaching jobs.
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Websites you may be interested in:
Indeed.com – Clean and simple website with job listings in your area. Most job postings have links to apply online.
CareerBuilder – private and public job listings
Ziprecruiter – Search private job listings in your area – you can even limit the time of day you want to work.
Consumer Information on Pension Plans from the Department of Labor
Glassdoor.com – Has posted jobs, but what differentiates this site is that it offers insights from former interviewers about the application, interview, and salary negotiation.
Federal Jobs – Available federal jobs
HempsteadWorks – Town of Hempstead resources, career fairs and available jobs
Monster.com– private and public job listings
Nassau County Civil Service Commission – see what tests are available, and what requirements you have to fulfill. Ask a librarian to see some of the practice test booklets in your field!
NY State Department of Labor – information about unemployment, job fairs, and resources to help you find a job in NY state.
Simply Hired – a simple Google-type job listings site, partnered with Indeed, that has very clear search results and links to apply for jobs.
Untraditional Resume? Experience Over Education? Try JobCase, a private job site that links to other job listing sites, and you can create a profile that includes interests and outside experience , rather than solely education and work experiences
Questions about a New or Different Career?
Careers.org – Explains different careers for those searching for ideas.
CareerZone – New York State’s website about different careers and job markets.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Federal site about the prospects for different jobs and careers.