While these pages contain a LOT of places to seek job openings, do you really know what to do once you've found the job you want?  Of COURSE you do, unless you were sleeping in class!  But for those of you who might need a quick refresher, or want to do even more "homework" on your company, look below for information regarding general resources, researching a company, job and personality tests, and other miscellaneous information such as salaries.

Career Resources
Career Web resources
The Employment Guide's Career Web is a decent job searching site, but has a very simple and easy to follow set of career resources.  Go to the bottom of the page and examine the career inventory that answers the question, "Are you ready?"  Then be sure and visit the short and sweet articles from the experts.  If you want the quick, the down, and the dirty, this is a good place to start.

Career Development Manual
The University of Waterloo has put out a masterpiece on the topic!  Out of all of the career prep sites--and I've read a few--this one is my absolute favorite!  It walks you logically through the entire process, step by step, without missing a beat.  It even starts by discussing attitudes, values, interests, and a lot of other "soft" topics that so many sites do not address.  If you are willing to take the time to go through the entire site, start with this one.  Wish I had though of this format first.

Career Path Resources
At first, Career Path Resources looks like another job bank.  Ho hum.  But take a closer look.  Once you pass the three major headings in find a job, post a resume, and  managing your career, you find some very small, unassuming headings such as Career Doctor, Salary Search, Certifications, Relocation services, and other unique topics of interest.  Take some time to read through them.  It's good stuff.

Career Links
Career Links was created by an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University (Go Blue!).  It's a pretty impressive collection of career links.  Take the time to go through them, see what you can use, then use them!  And you're going to love the boat.

Netcenter Links
Another down and dirty site, when you first get here, you're going to think that it's just another article about finding that perfect job.  Well, the article IS pretty good, but the links within the article are even better.  Take a salary negotiation test, visit the net center career resource center, or get great answer to tough but typical interview questions.  Be sure and follow the links...

The Job Hunter's Bible
When you first visit this site, you'll get the impression that "Fast Eddie's Used Cars" are the topic of the day.  I think there is a plug for a book, but the information provided is worth the atmosphere.  Look around, and with the exception of his "not so up-to-date" Internet information, I think you'll find this to be one of the more comprehensive job resources (or links to) that you're going to find.

Jobs.com
This is a VERY student oriented site, for both the high school and the college student.  Lots of jobs, and lots of information for students.  Pay special attention, however, to the "resumail" or e-resume wizard freeware.  This is a free software that you can download, and it will create an electronic resume ready to be posted online.  A very cool feature.  I downloaded a copy, and it was easy to use, and did a decent job.  Definitely worth a look.

Research a Company
Hoover's
Hoover's online business network is probably the first place I would start if I wanted to research a company for employment.  Not only does it provide solid information about most companies, it also provides current information, and relevant recent articles about what is happening at the company.  Now that's news you can use.

ComFind
Comfind allows you to search not only by company, but by company category, region, etc.  A good tool to use if you think you know what you want, just not who you want it with.  This can help you narrow down the roster as you make those employment calls.

The Riley Guide
Ok, remember when I told you that the University of Waterloo had everything you always wanted in a job resource site but were afraid to ask?  Well, Margaret Dikel has mad a liar out of me.  Very respected in the world of job seeking, this site is also everything you might want to know.

Jobs/Miscellaneous
Salary.com
How does your salary stack up with your peers' salaries?  Use the Salary Calculator or other salary tools to help you figure it out.

Job Star Salary Surveys
Attempting to help you earn as much money as you possibly can, Job Star tells you how much your job is worth, and what to do to get it.  Job Star has a few fun quizzes too, so take a peek.

Job Options Salary Guide
You hear about all those people who make more than you, but you say, "Well, sure they do, but they live in New York City!"  Job Options provides you with, amongst other things, a cost of living calculator for anywhere in the country.  Very useful if you plan on moving out of your area.  They also include many other unique tools, and even profess to be able to save you thousand of dollars per year in lost salary.  And you know what?  I think they can.  This site is a MUST visit site.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
I know, I know.  Your teacher already made you look at this one.  Well there was a reason why--because it's more good stuff.  This is the old standby, updated annually.  It's probably more information than you can handle, but I'll be you'll find your answers here.

EDGAR 10K Reports
Need financial reports on your "to be" company?  Check out the highly respected Edgar reports.  Everything you want to know is there.

State and local Government on the 'Net
You'll see more about this site in the State and Local Resources section, but it bears repeating.  If you are moving and need info on another locality, check it out.

The Riley Guide/Research
More Margaret Dikel, but she's worth it!  A list of links to help you find employers and help you determine if they are companies you want to work for--her words.

Paycheck City
Just can't seem to figure out where all that money goes?  Take a visit to Paycheck City!  You'll learn even more about your money than even your Marketing teacher has shown you!  This site utilizes more paycheck calculators than you can shake a stick at.  Give it a try. 

Job/Personality Tests
The Career Key
The Career Key is a very cool and fun site to interact with.  Take some personality type tests and it will help to guide you toward the right career based on your talents and interests.  Who knows, maybe they'll even help you to think of that dream career that you haven't though of yet!

Birkman Work Quiz
Take the Princeton Review career quiz, and theft swear that they'll help you wake up to your dream job.  Never dread work, but live it--love it.  You're only a quiz away!

The Ethics Quiz
Would you cheat on a test?  Return change if the cashier gives you extra?  Download an illegal MP3 music file?  Answer these and more questions that discuss just how ethical you are in school and on the job.  Thanks to Don Hurwitz, Deep Creek HS for this one!

Virginia View
Virginia View asks you to download software to get the full effect, but it's worth it.  One of the most useful online employment tools/resources available, Virginia View does has a small learning curve.  But learn it, use it, then thank Virginia Tech.

My Future
Take a test on your career interests, as well as your personality, and discover a career possibility that maybe you haven't thought of before!  While you're there, get some help with your resume, learn all about colleges, and this is a terrific source of information about the military.

Temperament
Just a quickie that will make you think about your temperament.  It's fun and it's quick, so take it!

IQ, Emotion, Memory, etc.
Lots of tests that will address intelligence, reflexes, and soon even SATs and other standardized tests.  What I like most about these are the time allowances for each test.  I hate starting a test, only to discover it's going to take another 45 minutes!  Won't happen here.

IQ
This is a fun IQ test, doesn't take long, and nearly everyone is a genius at the end!  You go as fast as your can, and at the end, your test length impacts your score.  They'll try and sell you a report at the end of the test.  I'll leave that up to you .  I settled for the  e-mailed report.

General Intelligence/Mensa
Make sure you have 30 minutes before you begin.  This seems like a very legitimate test.  A bit trickier than some of the others, but maybe you'll get invited to join!

This is FREAKY!
Ok, this one is meaningless, but fun.  You'll have to e-mail me to get the results.

Mr. K's online notes regarding...

The advantages of cybersearching
Online Resumes
Applying for the job online
Sample online resume

Don't forget, please send me your success story!  If you have found a job resulting from these pages - no matter WHERE you are from - please let me know.  I won't post the information if you don't want me to, but I'd love to hear about it.  HAPPY HUNTING!

Finally, We are ALWAYS on the lookout for new job links!  If you know of a worthwhile site that is not included on these pages, please send it to me!  I'll be happy to post it, and even to credit you.