Haven't Job Searched in a While? (or Ever?

Need pointers? Start with How to Job Search for guidance on everything from resumes to interviews to employer research and to finding job leads online. The first article, How to Use The Internet in Your Job Search helps you get going quickly. Unsure what kind of job or career you want? Explore Career Options points to all kinds of career tools, including our own Career Research Center with detailed employment and education summaries for each line of work. Need to talk to someone? Check our list of Networking and Support Groups resources to help you locate Counselors, Coaches, and Mentors. Just want to find lists of recruiters or job sites? Head to our list of Sites with Job Listings for pointers to job banks, executive seach firms, recruiters and staffing firms for all 50 states.

How to Job Search

Articles to Assist You

How to Use The Internet in Your Job Search -- an overview of the entire process plus a "Quick Start" section. Networking & Your Job Search Find Your Dream Job by Targeting Employers Use the Internet to Find Job Leads Prepare Your Resume for Email and Online Posting The Biggest Mistakes Recent Graduates Make In Seeking Employment Using Employment Kiosks and Online Applications Working with Recruiters & Search Firms -- how they work and how you might get their attention. The Recession Has Changed The Search For New Employees, Judit Price, CareerCampaign.com

Resources for More Help

Search the Internet: Tools for Finding More Information Job Search Advice The International Job Search -- how to execute an search outside of your current country non-US Job Search Resources -- links to all of our pages on this topic. Tools for Finding More Information Protecting Your Privacy Online The Internet as a Job Reference Scams & Schemes in Work & Employment Services

Networking & Support Groups

Before You Search

These are activities and resources to help you prepare for your job search.

Explore Options

Self-Assessment Resources Explore Career Options: Career & Occupational Guides Counseling, Coaching, & Mentoring Employment & Industry Trends Featured Articles with Career Advice -- a collection of wisdom from various authors

Prepare for the Search

Job Search Advice Networking & Support Groups Preparing for the World of Work Legal Issues in Employment & Hiring -- includes information on credit reports Scams & Schemes in Employment & Work Services Is This Job Real? -- how to quickly research a job listing that you suspect isn't real, and what to do if you applied for a scam job! Privacy Issues Featured Articles with Job Search Advice -- a collection of wisdom from various authors

Education & Training Options

Consider More Training & Education -- includes information on Financial Aid Internships, etc. Apprenticeships & The Job Corps Unions, Associations, & Societies -- many offer apprenticeships or other training opportunities at workshops.

Internet Services & Assistance

Internet Tutorials, Tools & Statistics Email, ISP, & Domain Registration Services

Sites with Job Listings

This page connects you to our 50 pages with job resources, starting with the more general resources and moving through location or audience specific listings to the occupation and industry resources. Because we get so many inquiries about non-US job search practices and resources, we have pulled all of those resources together into a single page, The non-US Job Search. You will still find links to international job sources below, but this new page also brings in the research and job search guides to help you. Big Job Sites, Directories of Recruiters, and Newspapers

Job Banks and Career Search Engines -- sites like Monster and services like Indeed.com Recruiters & Staffing Firms Directories of Recruiters Newspapers & Magazines More Online Job Search Directories (sites like this one) Trade Shows, Conventions, & Career Fairs Employment & Assistance Resources for Victims of National Disasters

Part-Time and Temporary Opportunities

Internships, Apprenticeships, & Volunteer Work Part-Time / Hourly Listings Teen & Seasonal / Kinda Cool Opportunities Telecommuting & Work-At-Home

SelfEmployment

Considering Self-Employment Free Agents & Franchising Steps in Starting Your Own Business Home-Based Businesses to Consider.

Sites for Executives, Veterans, and Diverse Audiences

Executive Job Search Sources -- including Interim Execs Executive Search Firms Working with Recruiters & Search Firms -- how they work and how you might get their attention. Women & Other Diversity / Affinity Groups -includes faith-based resources Resources for the Disabled

Ex-Offenders: Resources and Services Veterans and Military Personnel and Their Families

Search by State or Country

Local US Job Opportunities & Career Fairs -search by state or geographic region International Job Resources: Search for Employment in Specific Countries and/or Regions of the World -- this page acts as the gateway for our non-US resources, including: o Multi-National Job Resources -- job banks and recruiters who maintain a presence in many countries o Multi-National Non-Governmental Organizations -- nonprofit and international affairs organizations o Canada o The Caribbean and Central & South America o Western Europe o British Isles o Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe o Scandinavia o Africa and the Middle East o Asia and the Pacific Rim

Engineering, Science, and Manufacturing

Agriculture & Forestry Animal Sciences Building & Construction Computing & Technology Earth, Environmental, & Water Sciences Engineering & Mathematics Medical Fields Allied & Complementary Health Fields and Healthcare Admin Natural Sciences Manufacturing Mining & Offshore

Maintenance, Repair, General and Skilled Labor

The Humanities, Hospitality, Social Sciences, and Personal Services

Arts & Humanities Hospitality, Sports, & Recreation Education & Instruction Information Delivery, Design, & Management Personal Services - caregivers, household help, funeral services, etc. Social Science Fields Writing, Broadcasting, & Journalism

Business and Commercial Services

Business and Administration Accounting & Finance Commercial Services - leasing, event management Human Resources & Development Sales, Marketing, & Advertising Transportation & Logistics Utilities & Telecomms

Law, Government, Public Service, and Nonprofit Management

Government & Military in the U.S. -- includes Security Clearance Required Lawyers & Other Legal Services Law Enforcement & Protective Services Nonprofits & Think Tanks Multi-National Non-Governmental Agencies Public Service & Administration Where to find Unions, Associations, & Societies

Research & Target Employers & Locations

Research Employers

Find Your Dream Job by Targeting Employers -article

Creating a Call List with ReferenceUSA - article Business & Employer Research Business & Employer Rankings Stock Market & Financial Info International Business Info Newspapers, Magazines & Headline News Search the Internet: Tools for Finding More Information

Research Locations

Consider Relocating Local Information & Travel Guides Telephone and Postal Directories and Maps International Info: Living & Working Overseas Negotiating Relocation Expenses

Career Research Center

Job Salaries, Growth, and Education Data
Our career center is a starting point for exploring over a hundred careers that commonly require education beyond high school for entry or moving ahead. Starting with the overview tables below, you'll find detailed career pages with salary info, growth estimates, typical education levels, and links to schools with relevant training.*
Arts & Entertainment Business Counseling & Social Service Computing Construction Design Education Engine Repair Food Services Installation & Repair Legal Management Medical Office Medical Tech Nursing Office Support Police & Correctional Production Sales Personal Services Technicians Therapy Transportation Travel & Hospitality Veterinary

Arts and Entertainment Career TV and Radio Broadcast Engineers Audio-Video Technicians and Operators Camera Operators Degree Holders 35% 35% 58% Avg. Wage $32,900 $38,050 $41,670 Employee Count 33,550 45,200 19,270 Growth in Jobs, 20062016 12% 24% 12%

Copy Editors Film and Video Editors Multimedia Designers Photography Professionals Public Relations Specialists Television and Radio Announcers Business & Administration Career CPAs and Other Accountants HR Managers Benefits Specialists Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks Budget Analysts Buyers Financial Advisors Health Services Managers Human Resources Specialists Job Recruiters Management Analysts Market Research Analysts Professional Economists

81% 58% 58% 46% 81% 38%

$49,990 $50,560 $56,330 $29,440 $51,280 $26,940

110,010 18,720 31,500 61,670 240,610 37,290

2% 13% 26% 10% 18% -7%

Degree Holders 79% 58% 56% 16% 78% 42% 81% 57% 56% 56% 78% 82% 100%

Avg. Wage $59,430 $96,130 $53,860 $32,510 $65,320 $53,940 $69,050 $80,240 $55,710 $45,470 $73,570 $61,070 $83,590

Employee Count 1,133,580 60,980 116,250 1,855,010 62,630 286,990 146,690 258,130 217,440 205,800 535,850 230,070 12,600

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 18% 11% 18% 13% 7% 0% 41% 16% 17% 18% 22% 20% 8%

Salary and Benefits Managers Counseling, Psychology, & Social Service Career Clinical Psychologists Drug Abuse Counselors Educational Counselors Family Social Workers Human Services Assistants Marriage and Family Therapy Providers Medical Social Workers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Mental Health Counselors Professional Counselors Professional Social Service Managers Public and Private Social Workers Public Health Teacher Computer & Software Career Computer Scientists Computer Specialists Computer Support Technicians

58%

$86,500

38,810

12%

Degree Holders 99% 73% 73% 77% 58% 73% 77% 77% 73% 73% 72% 77% 58%

Avg. Wage $64,140 $37,030 $51,050 $39,530 $27,280 $44,590 $45,650 $37,210 $36,810 $39,930 $55,980 $46,220 $44,000

Employee Count 97,880 79,180 243,100 274,140 332,880 24,520 131,730 131,010 104,650 29,980 117,150 68,230 62,120

Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 16% 34% 13% 19% 34% 30% 24% 30% 30% 17% 25% 18% 26%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 68% 68% 43% $97,970 $75,150 $43,450 26,610 191,780 545,520 22% 15% 13%

Computer Systems Analysts Data Network Administrators Database Administrators Networking Analysts Software Application Engineers Software Programmers System SW Engineers Construction Service Career Electricians Plumbers Design Career Clothing Designer Floral Layout Designers Graphic Design Specialists Landscape Architects Interior Designers Product Displayers Education Career College and University Administrators

68% 50% 72% 57% 85% 73% 85%

$75,500 $66,310 $69,740 $71,100 $85,430 $69,620 $92,430

489,890 327,850 115,770 230,410 494,160 394,230 381,830

29% 27% 29% 53% 45% -3% 28%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 7% 4% $46,420 $45,640 633,010 437,540 7% 11%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 55% 55% 55% 88% 55% 55% $61,160 $23,230 $42,400 $58,960 $44,950 $25,940 16,920 57,500 209,290 21,130 53,290 63,320 5% -8% 10% 16% 20% 11%

Degree Holders 78%

Avg. Wage $80,670

Employee Count 97,410

Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 14%

Elementary and Secondary Education Administrators Elementary School Teachers High School Special Education Teachers High School Teachers Instructional Coaches Junior High School Vocation Teachers Middle School Special Ed Teachers Middle School Teachers Pre-School Teachers Secondary School Vocation Teachers Teaching Assistants Engine Repair and Maintenance Career Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Auto Mechanics Automotive Body Repairers Bus and Truck Service Technicians Diesel Mechanics Marine Service Technicians Motorcycle Service Technicians Degree Holders 11% 4% 3% 3% 3% 5% 5%

78% 95% 87% 96% 79% 95% 87% 95% 43% 96% 18%

$83,880 $49,330 $51,340 $51,180 $56,880 $47,870 $50,810 $49,700 $23,870 $51,580 $22,200

219,100 1,544,270 147,210 1,090,490 122,180 15,720 100,650 661,820 392,170 99,800 1,266,900

8% 14% 9% 6% 23% -4% 16% 11% 26% -4% 10%

Avg. Wage $51,390 $35,100 $37,040 $39,390 $42,820 $34,520 $31,360

Employee Count 116,310 649,460 147,200 248,620 125,930 19,640 16,850

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 11% 14% 12% 12% 12% 19% 13%

Professional Surveyors Recreational Vehicle Service Techs Small Engine Mechanics Food Services Career Cafeteria Cooks Chefs and Lead Cooks Food Cooks Food Preparation Workers Food Services Managers Hosts and Hostesses Industrial and Other Bakers Restaurant Cooks Short Order Food Preparers Installation & Repair Career HVAC Technicians Home Appliance Repairers Locksmiths Medical Equipment Repair Technicians

82% 6% 5%

$52,980 $31,480 $28,920

55,780 13,400 26,440

24% 18% 6%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 5% 14% 5% 7% 24% 17% 8% 5% 5% $22,210 $38,770 $23,060 $18,630 $46,320 $17,510 $23,290 $21,990 $19,260 370,920 98,040 17,340 880,480 196,080 349,990 141,130 899,620 168,770 11% 8% 3% 15% 5% 10% 10% 12% 5%

Degree Holders 3% 7% 0% 15%

Avg. Wage $39,680 $33,910 $34,460 $41,520

Employee Count 261,610 37,300 18,500 34,260

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 9% 2% 22% 22%

Law & Legal Clerical Career Attorneys Legal Assistants and Paralegals Legal Secretaries Stenotype Reporter Management & Supervisory Career Business Managers Industrial Production Managers Non-Retail Sales Clerk Supervisors Purchasing Supervisors Supervisors Of Food Preparation and Serving Worker Medical Office Career Health Information Technicians Medical Admin Assistants Medical Transcriptionists Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 12% 18% 10% $30,610 $29,680 $32,060 168,650 454,500 86,200 18% 17% 14% Degree Holders 55% 43% 38% 57% 14% Avg. Wage $90,230 $83,290 $68,100 $89,160 $28,970 Employee Count 365,460 154,030 275,390 67,150 805,360 Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 7% -5% 4% 3% 11% Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 99% $110,590 45% 18% 38% $46,120 $39,860 $49,710 553,690 253,040 257,810 17,930 11% 22% 12% 25%

Medical Technologists, Technicians, and Assistants Career EMTs Degree Holders 14% Avg. Wage $29,330 Employee Count 207,610 Growth in Jobs, 20062016 19%

Cardiovascular Technologists Dental Hygiene Techs Dentist Assistants Dietitians Doctors Assistants Home Health Aides Medical Assistants Medical Lab Technologists Medical Laboratory Techs Occupation Therapists Pharmacy Assistants Pharmacy Technicians Professional Respiratory Therapists Radiation Therapists Radiologic Technologists Respiratory Therapy Techs Sonographers Surgical Technologists Nursing Career LPN Nurses RNs

25% 33% 9% 72% 67% 7% 10% 51% 51% 90% 10% 16% 28% 42% 25% 16% 25% 16%

$47,010 $66,570 $32,380 $50,590 $81,230 $20,460 $28,300 $53,500 $35,380 $66,780 $20,100 $27,710 $52,200 $72,910 $52,210 $42,430 $61,980 $38,740

48,040 173,090 293,090 53,630 71,950 892,410 475,950 166,510 149,670 94,800 53,190 324,110 103,870 14,850 208,570 16,210 48,920 89,600

26% 30% 29% 9% 27% 49% 35% 12% 15% 23% -10% 32% 23% 25% 15% 1% 19% 25%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 7% 56% $39,030 $62,450 730,500 2,542,760 14% 24%

Nursing Aides and Attendants Office Support Career Admin Assistants Administrative Support Specialists General Office Workers Insurance Clerks Office and Administrative Support Workers Police & Correctional Career Correctional Officers and Jailers Detectives and Criminal Investigators Private Detectives Production (Machine & Tool) Career Brazing and Welding Machine Operators Welding and Brazing Workers Sales Career

7%

$23,850

1,422,720

18%

Degree Holders 18% 18% 19% 22% 32%

Avg. Wage $29,050 $40,030 $25,320 $33,100 $29,320

Employee Growth in Jobs, 2006Count 2016 1,872,070 1,491,520 2,906,600 237,800 272,190 1% 15% 13% 0% -8%

Degree Holders 11% 54% 52%

Avg. Wage $38,380 $60,910 $41,760

Employee Count 428,040 104,480 35,820

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 17% 17% 18%

Degree Holders 2% 2%

Avg. Wage $31,610 $33,560

Employee Count 51,840 392,520

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 3% 5%

Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016

Applications (Sales) Engineers Property Sales Brokers Real Estate Sales Agents Retail Sales Supervisors Personal Services Career Cosmetologists Hair Shampooers Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Men's Hair Cutters Technicians and Drafters Career Biotechnology Laboratory Technicians Civil Drafters Drafters Electronics and Electrical Drafters Forensic Technician Mechanical Drafting Technicians Sound Technicians Tech Writers

79% 45% 45% 25%

$83,100 $57,500 $40,150 $35,310

78,030 51,390 164,080 1,186,270

9% 11% 11% 4%

Degree Holders 10% 10% 6% 4%

Avg. Wage $19,670 $17,300 $23,140 $24,050

Employee Count 51,590 15,570 355,990 10,330

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 28% 13% 12% 1%

Degree Holders 46% 25% 25% 25% 46% 25% 35% 74%

Avg. Wage $40,050 $44,490 $44,930 $51,320 $49,860 $46,640 $47,490 $61,620

Employee Count 58,070 114,910 20,720 32,710 11,990 77,070 16,600 47,460

Growth in Jobs, 20062016 10% 6% 11% 4% 31% 5% 9% 20%

Therapy Career Fitness Trainers and Instructors Physical Therapist Aides Physical Therapy Assistants Professional Massage Therapists Professional Physical Therapists Transportation Specialist Career Delivery Truck Drivers Truck Drivers Travel & Hospitality Career Hotel and Motel Managers Meeting Planners Travel Agents Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Career Vet Assistants Vet Technicians Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 10% 16% $21,210 $28,900 71,950 78,920 16% 41% Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 45% 67% 26% $45,800 $44,260 $30,570 32,460 47,960 86,420 12% 20% 1% Degree Holders Avg. Wage Employee Count Growth in Jobs, 2006-2016 4% 4% $27,610 $37,270 908,960 1,672,580 8% 10% Degree Holders 47% 23% 23% 32% 89% Avg. Wage $29,210 $23,760 $46,140 $34,900 $72,790 Employee Count 229,030 44,410 61,820 51,250 167,300 Growth in Jobs, 20062016 27% 24% 32% 20% 27%

FOOTNOTES: All job data is based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as of 2008. The 10 year job growth forecast is for the period 2006-2016.

Resumes, Cover Letters, & Other Job Search Correspondence

Cover Letters and Other Job Search Correspondence

Cover Letters & Other Correspondence Declining a Job Offer Write a Proposal Create your Ideal Role by Writing a Job Proposal, Audrey Prenzel Submitting Writing Samples to Employers References & Recommendations Disclosing Salary Requirements A Different Kind of Rejection Letter

Resume Preparation and Posting

Help With Your Resume and CV Preparing Your Resume for Emailing or Posting on the Internet -- article Preparing A Perfect Plain Text Resume -- step by step instructions for converting your Word document to plain text Noting Your "Right-to-Work" and Security Clearance on Your Resume -- article Resume Databases and Distribution Services Executive Resume Mailing Services

Network, Interview, & Negotiate

Networking

Networking and Your Job Search -- article. Includes information on How to Network Online Networking Advice -- including Social Media and Online Networking Networking & Support Groups Trade Shows, Conventions, & Career Fairs -- good places to network

Interviewing and

Interviewing Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers -- including

Negotiating

Relocation Expenses Write a Proposal -- request a promotion or raise or propose a new position Handling Those Questionable Questions -- article Disclosing Salary Requirements

Networking, Interviewing, and Negotiating are important but often overlooked aspects of a job search.

Networking is consistently cited by successful job seekers as the way they found their position. Employers prefer to hire from referrals rather than outside candidates with no connection to the company. A successful interview can improve your chances at winning a job immeasurably, but a bad one can kill them. Believe it or not, you do have options when you are offered a job. You do not need to accept the first offer on the block. Of course, then you have to figure out whether or not you actually want this job....