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Job Hunting and Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in the Twin Cities and around the world, help with career choices and resumes, and more.

Contents:

Minnesota Resources


National and International Resources

Books

St. Kate's Career Development website

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Minnesota Resources for Online Employment Information

  • Minnesota's Job Bank
    Maintained by Minnesota Workforce Centers across the state.
     
  • Find a Job
    From ISEEK, Minnesota's Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge. Contains links to resources for employment in Minnesota.
     
  • Jobs
    "Help wanted" ads from the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper

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National and International Online Job Searching

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
    Information about employment opportunities grouped by industries and occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Also see the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, providing practical information on jobs and careers. Articles online go back to Spring, 1999.
     
  • America's Job Bank
    Nationwide listing of job openings from state employment service offices.
     
  • Job Hunter's Bible
    Maintained by the author of What Color is Your Parachute?, this site is full of information for job seekers and those changing careers.
     
  • The Riley Guide
    Connects you to job resources, how to apply for jobs electronically, career planning, and much more.
     
  • Internet Resources for Job Searching
    From Cornell University, this site contains tips for researching companies, job searching, and salary information.
     
  • Job-Hunt.org
    Links to many resources for finding jobs, networking, job search advice, and more. 
  • Job-Interview.net
    Contains interview tips, a Question Bank of commonly asked questions and how to answer them, plus practice interviews.
     
  • The Salary Calculator
    Compare the cost of living in different U.S. and international cities. Helpful for evaluating job offers.

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Books

Use CLICnet to search for books and videos in the Library at St. Kate's and the other ACTC colleges.

Reference Books

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance

HF5381 .E52 2000

See vol. 1 for sections on "Finding a Job" and "Applying for a Job."

Circulating Books

Guide to Internet Job Searching

HF5382.7 .D55 2004

 

201 Dynamite Job Search Letters: Writing Right for Today's New Job Market

HF5383 .K714 2001

What Color is Your Parachute?: a Practical Guide for Job-hunting and Career Changes

HF5382.7 B64 2004

Your First Resume: for Students and Anyone Preparing to Enter Today's Job Market

HF5383 .F89 2001

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