...the Web's Best Employment Resources

The following list contains descriptions of the job-resource categories in 5 sections: Location Specific Resources, Resources by Industry/Profession, Other Job Listings, Other Job Resources, and For Employers and Recruiters.

Job Sites (Specialized by Location)

States in the U.S.
These sites may be localized Web employment sites, major local employers, sites for employment opportunities in local education and government, opportunities in local non-profit organizations, and other resources supporting local employers and job seekers.

International Opportunities
Job resources in this section focus primarily on job opportunities and employers outside of the U.S.

Job Sites (Specialized by Industry and Profession)

Academia
Job sites which focus on positions in primary, secondary, and higher education.

Computers and Technology
This section contains listings of Web sites which specialize in positions in the computer industry and information technology: hardware and software, programming and systems analysis, and development, plus Internet and other related technologies. If a site does not specialize in one or more of these areas, it should be included if the majority of its openings are in computer/information technology or related fields (Biotechnology and health care sites are listed in Medicine, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.)

Engineering
The section list job sites which predominantly list job opportunities in the various engineering fields.

Entry Level, Internships, and Seasonal/Summer Jobs
Job resources in this section should focus on entry level jobs, student internship opportunities, and/or seasonal jobs.

Finance, Accounting, and Banking
Job resources for people interested in the finance, accounting, and banking industries or in those professions.

Freelancing, Consulting, Contracting, and Temping
These job resources should provide opportunities for people interested in jobs or "assignments/engagements" which have a specific time limit. They fill a short-term need for an employer, and are not "permanent" in nature.

Government Jobs
For job seekers interested in working in federal, state, or local government. These links are mostly for US-based governments with a few outside the US.

Law and Law Enforcement
This section contains Web sites which offer employment opportunities for lawyers, legal assistants, paralegals, legal secretaries, police officers, corrections officers, public safety professionals, and others in law or law-enforcement-related professions.

Marketing and Sales
Job resources across a wide variety of industries and geographies that are sales or marketing positions, or positions related to sales and marketing, e.g. telemarketing, retail, etc.

Medical, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical
This section covers a wide range of medical and associated job resources, across all geographies.

Science
Sites specifically focused on jobs in the sciences, across geographies.

Other Job Listings

Classified Advertisements
On-line versions of the classifieds sections from major metropolitan newspapers, as well as the newer Internet "classifieds."

Companies
This section lists individual companies and corporations that post job openings within their organization on the Web.

Employment Super Sites
This section lists the very large Web job sites, sometimes called "Web hubs." These sites offer job seekers a place to post their resumes, thousands of job postings to search through, and (usually) an e-mail-based job agent to keep them up to date. They also provide lots of valuable information for job seekers. Usually, their large database of resumes are searched by MANY employers and recruiters so be sure to Protect Your Privacy!.

General ("Other") Job Listings
Job resources with a wide variety of job listings or specializing in an industry or profession not covered by another category.

Newsgroup Searches
Searchable indices of job-related newsgroups.

Recruiting Agencies
Jobs listed in these resources are generally through a recruiting agency; meaning that the actual source of the job may not be listed. Instead, you must contact the recruiting agency, and they contact the hiring organization on your behalf.

Other Job Resources

Commercial Services
Commercial services that provide assistance and advice in conducting a job search and/or preparing a resume. May be fee-based.

Job Fairs
This section lists individual organizations and companies that organize and present job fairs which are attended by job seekers who, usually, visit employer booths to leave their resumes and (best case) have on-the-spot interviews.

Other Jobs Link Lists
Other sites similar to this one that contain lists of job-related sites.

Reference Material
Resources that contain information and tips on how to conduct a job search, write resumes, etc.

Resume Banks
On-line repositories of resumes to which you can submit your resume for prospective employers find. Use caution here! Read Protecting Your Privacy first. Being revised.

For Employers and Recruiters

HR
Resources for Human Resources professionals, from arbitration and policy guidance to HR associations and employment software.

Recruiting On the Internet
Sites that focus on information and services for recruiting employees on-line.