|
Below are links to web sites that will help you make your change from having a job to having a career.
 |
Assess Your Needs & Skills |
- 3SmartCubes.com
Check out their collection of tests related to careers and career development. They also have loads of other Ph.D certified IQ & Personality tests.
- Guidance and Counseling Associations and Services
Find a career counselor or other career information resources in your area.
- JOBehaviors
Provides dozens of job-specific assessments for positions in a variety of high-demand industries including Automotive, Healthcare, Banking, Childcare, Construction, Transportation, Retail, Insurance, Education, and Sales... with more added all the time. Invest 15-minutes to unlock information that could lead to a lifetime of job-success and fulfillment.
- O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler
Explore careers through this online tool. Find the type of work and occupations you would like and find exciting. Use your results to explore the world of work.
- O*NET Work Importance Profiler
What is important to you in a job? This tool helps you identify occupations that you may find satisfying.
|
Find the Jobs |
- Careerjet
Careerjet is an employment search engine. In just one search access 19,749,127 jobs published on 59,001 websites in the world.
- Employer Locator
Looking for a new job? One way is to check out possible employers. Search through nearly 12 million employers across the U.S. You can find contact information, maps and more.
- iHispano.com - Bilingual Jobs
Our hispanic employment service provides jobs to talented candidates with top niche organizations and offers free resume postings to qualified bilingual professionals.
- Job Banks by Occupation
Know what kind of job you are looking for? Check out the specialty job boards. You can browse online job opportunities for specific occupations. Look by industry or search by professional groups.
- Job-hunt.org
www.Job-Hunt.org is one of the original Web employment portals. It has over 5,000 links to job search resources both by state within the U.S. as well as by industry/specialty (including those highlighted here on Career Voyages) as well as over 50 articles on the subject of online job search.
- Job Search Strategies
View resources and guides providing job search guidance. Get advice on writing resumes and cover letters. Check out tips on effective networking. Learn about salary negotiation techniques and more.
- State Job Banks
You can find a great selection of jobs at individual state job banks. Click the link above to find your state.
- USAJobs
Find a rewarding federal career. You can search the official job site of the U.S. Federal Government. This is your one-stop source for federal jobs.
|
Funding Additional Education & Training |
- Automotivescholarships.com
Thinking about a career in the automotive aftermarket? An automotive scholarship can help pave the way.
- FAFSA on the Web
Thinking about going to college? Interested in career school? There are many student financial aid programs that you should check out. Fill out your FAFSA to find out if you qualify for financial aid.
- Financial Aid Advisor
Find financial aid help. Check out grants, scholarships, savings programs, loans, and tax deductions.
- GovBenefits.gov
This online tool is free and easy-to use. You can answer a series of questions about yourself. You will get a list of government benefit programs you might be eligible to receive. You will also learn about how you can apply for them.
- The Student Guide
Looking to fund your education? Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about grants, loans, and work-study programs and how to apply for them.
|
Get Additional Training |
- Certification Finder
Completing a certification may make you more attractive to employers. It may give you an edge in today's workplace. Use this online tool to find out more.
- College Navigator
 |
College Navigator is your direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges in the United States. They include many types of colleges, from 2-year schools, to trade schools. Learn about each type of school and how much it costs to attend. |
|
- Community College Finder
You can search by state for web site and contact information. Be sure to check out average two-year tuition rates.
- Licensed Occupations
You can search for licenses by state, occupation or agency. Licenses may be required by law for you to work in a certain career. This tool provides the licensing rules and a link for more information.
- Registered Apprenticeship
You can work at the same time as you prepare yourself for a great career. How? Through apprenticeship training. You can combine on-the-job learning with classroom instruction.
|
Military |
- Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
- Department of Defense Job Search
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Helmets To Hardhats
- HireVetsFirst
- MilitaryConnection.com
 |
MilitaryConnection.com has information on government jobs, up-to-date information on military schools, Federal jobs, as well as military loans and military pay. |
|
- MilitaryJobHunts.com
 |
MilitaryJobHunts.com offers job search services, primarily to vets with technical, IT and engineering skills but also offers news information and job search strategy reports believing that in order to transition efficiently, a veteran needs to develop a new business/employment context. |
|
- MilSpouse.org
 |
MilSpouse.org is your resource library for military spouse employment, education and relocation information. Here you will find thousands of links to employment related information and other resources for military spouses and military families. |
|
- Military Spouse Career Center
 |
The Military Spouse Career Center aims to support spouses and families by providing access to career opportunities, training information and education options. At this site, you can post your resume online, apply to Federal government jobs, and receive automated job alerts. |
|
- National Association of State Approving Agencies
- Transition Assistance Program
 |
The Transition Assistance Program is there to support you even after you've separated. The full transition resources are available to you through this portal. Access them well before or after your military-to-civilian transition on your timing and when you need them. |
|
|
Survive Layoffs |
- America's Service Locator
Need help finding work? Aid in planning your career? Enter your ZIP Code and find nearby offices that offer free employment services.
- Employability Checkup
Determine your ability to find a similar job at a similar wage if you became unemployed today.
- Federal Assistance for Laid Off Workers
Information on unemployment insurance, pension benefits, health insurance, job search, and job referral services.
- Find It! By Location
Pick your state to find out how to access various Department of Labor programs and services, including applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
- GovBenefits.gov
This online tool is free and easy-to use. You can answer a series of questions about yourself. You will get a list of government benefit programs you might be eligible to receive. You will also learn about how you can apply for them.
|
Tools for Career Changers |
- CareerHero
Join CareerHero for free and start networking with mentors and companies. Watch career videos, find internships, and explore careers.
- CareerOneStop
Find jobs. Compare salary data. Learn which careers are hot. Get resume writing tips and more.
- Career Development Help
Because Life is Too Short for an Unfulfilling Career
- Cost of Living and Demographic Information
Help estimate your salary requirements by comparing cost of living for cities across the nation.
- Metro Wages
How much does your career earn in different areas? Compare wages in up to ten different local metro areas.
- Minimum Wage Laws in the States
Choose any state to find out about minimum wage laws.
- myJobPath
People get people jobs! This site is a networking resource that includes: informative lessons and videos, a notebook to store contact and event information, and a volunteer database filled with professionals ready to support your job search.
- Relocation Center
Find resources to evaluate relocation options, learn about financial obligations, and make the most of your new community.
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
An ever-expanding resource center for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and medicine.
|
Resumes |
- National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA)
The NRWA is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization and their web site includes a database of professional resume writing consultants who provide, for a fee, personalized attention and assistance in writing resumes.
- Professional-resume-example.com
The examples, tips and explanations found at this site provide everything job search candidates need to write their own professional resume in a way that will impress employers and lead to interviews.
- Sample Resumes
In this site, you will find hundreds of sample resumes, helping you to write a resume in the appropriate format.
- Resume Tutorial
Learn how to create a great resume in a step-by-step approach.
If you would like to suggest a link for Career Voyages to consider, please review our Linking Requests page first.
|
|
