Career and Employment Resources on the Internet: diversity and situational resources

This site is owned and maintained by Leslie Murtha. The site was originally developed for the Rutgers University Libraries, based on material developed by Karen Hartman. The current RUL site is maintained by Jill Nathanson. More about the site

Last updated April 2009.
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Temporary Work
Kelly Services	One of the biggest temporary employment agencies in the US.
Manpower	Another enormous agency with jobs around the world.
Net-Temps	Resume bank and job postings.
SnagAJob	Part-time and hourly jobs

Last updated April 2009.
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Telecommuting, Work at Home, and Job Sharing Caveat Emptor. For more information about potential problems with work-at-home and telecommuting job sites, read Margaret Riley Dikel's article on Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Services.
American Telecommuting Association	An organization to promote telecommuting.
Job Sharing	Information on job sharing from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Gil Gordon Associates	Advice from a consulting firm on setting up a telecommuting program. They also publish the Telecommuting Review
InnoVisions Canada	A Canadian-based consultant site with lots of information.
Office of Personnel Management	Information from the U.S. government about telecommuting. Check out also their Part-Time Employment and Job Sharing Guide.
Quintessential Careers	From the Hansens, advice and resources for telecommuting and job flexibility.
TelecommutingJobs	Job board, resume board, and advice for telecommuters.
Telework Association	An organization promoting telework in Europe.
Telework Coalition	Information from a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting telecommunting and mobile and distributed work.
WorkOptions.com	Advice for workers planning to propose a flex-time/telecommuting arrangement to their employers. The company markets support tools and services, but provides some material free.
Women's Work	An agency for women looking for professional flex-time employment.

Last updated April 2009.
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Parents
ChildCareAware	A nonprofit agency providing a directory and information about child care providers and agencies.
MamaWorks	Advice and support for working mothers.
National Network for Child Care	Many resources on child care, including a state-by-state listing of resources and licensing information.
Sitters4hire.com	A clearinghouse for people looking to find or offer services caring for homes, people, or pets. Applicants are NOT screened. There is a nominal one-time fee.
Working Mom's Refuge	A support site for working mothers. Stuff for Dad, too.

Last updated April 2009.
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Military to Civilian
BaseOps	A site for military pilots, with advice on transitions and jobhunting.
Corporate Gray	Transition support, job fairs, and a job board for exiting military personnel.
DoD Transportal	Transition advice from the Department of Defense.
GIjobs	Job board for former military personnel.
Military.com	Career advice for veterans and transitioning military personnel.
MilitaryConnection	Transition support, job fairs, and a job board for exiting military personnel.
MilitaryExits	Advice and support for transitioning military personnel.
Military Officers Association of America	Career and transition advice for officers.
Transition Assistance Online	Transition tools and a job board.
VetJobs	Jobs for veterans.
Veteran Employment	Jobs for veterans.

Last updated April 2009.
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Career Change
i-resign.com	This UK site is provides advice on leaving a job and finding another. Be aware of the possibility of cultural and legal differences between U.S. and U.K.
10-Step Plan to Career Change	Advice from Katherine and Randall Hansen on planning a change.
Vault	Advice for career changers.

Last updated April 2009.
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Entry-Level Jobs These sites target entry-level job seekers. Entry-level postings are available from many other sites; for best results, do not limit yourself to these sites.
Bigapplehead	Entry-level jobs and internships in the NY, DC, and Boston metropolitan areas.
Campus Career Center	Entry level jobs. Registration is required.
CareerGuidance.com	An entry-level resume board.
College Grad Job Hunter	Jobs for graduating seniors. Search by keyword or industry group. Search may be limited to entry-level jobs. Advanced search page and resume bank available. Advice on transitions, too.
College Job Board	Entry level jobs. Many search options.
CollegeRecruiter.com	Entry level jobs. Requires registration.
Employment First	From the University of Nebraska, practical advice on managing personal and professional transitions to the workplace.
jobpostings	Entry-level job postings. Search by field of study, job category, location, or by keyword.

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