Career-Related Websites

Time and time again, our students and alumni are spending hours of their time trying to find useful websites in their quest for a successful career. Please use the links we have already identified as being helpful. Also, consider coming in to look through the additional resources in the Career Center Discovery Center.

The following websites are not under control of RWU or the Career Center, and the Career Center is not responsible for the contents of these pages. We welcome your feedback on our links page and would appreciate notification of broken links or suggestions for other helpful career-related sites.

It may be helpful to read up on internet searching skills available by clicking this link: http://www.learnwebskills.com/company/index.html

Link Categories

• Career Exploration
• Graduate School
• Resume and Cover Letter
• Search by Major
• Job Banks
• International Organizations
• Local/Regional Resources
• Search by City or State
• Government/Federal Opportunities
• Resources for Special Populations
• Hawk's Hunt
• Language Proficiency Levels

Career Exploration

• http://www.jobweb.com/resources/default.htm
  Online complement to the Job Choices Magazine Series, supplied in the RWU Career Center.
  
  
• http://www.bls.gov/oco/
  The Occupational Outlook Handbook,search by job title, describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
  
  
• http://collegegrad.com/stu/
  CollegeGrad.com's site map - career exploration, job/internship search, employer research, tips.
  
  
• http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
  from the author of What Color Is Your Parachute.
  
  
• http://www.jobweb.com/resources/default.htm
  Online complement to the Job Choices Magazine Series, supplied in the RWU Career Center.
  
  
• http://www.employmentguide.com/careerservices.html
  Career advice and job hunting and education resources.
  
  
• http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp
  Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state-by-state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and an extensive career resource library - of particular interest is the EMPLOYABILITY CHECK UP:
  
  
• http://www.acinet.org/acinet/emp_ask.asp?soccode=&stfips
  
  
• http://www.rileyguide.com
  A wealth of career information from many other websites - the A to Z Index has it all.
  
  
• http://www.quintcareers.com
  More than 2,000 pages of college, career, and job search information.
  
  
• http://www.wetfeet.com
  Links for career research, managing your career, and finding a job.
  
  
• http://www.monster.com/
  More than just searching for jobs, Monster offers advice, tools, and tips.
  
  
• www.fortune.com
  Fortune magazine site with links for top companies in different ranking schemes (Fortune 500, best to work for, best for minorities, best globally, fastest growing, etc.)
  
  
• http://www.collegejournal.com
  Site for job-search and career-guidance information. Content comes from The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Co., as well as from the CollegeJournal.com editorial team. Content is updated daily and includes news, features and trends that will help you land a job or internship, as well as launch your career and grow it successfully.
  
  
• http://www.careerjournal.com
  
  
• http://www.hoovers.comQuick-reference
  Quick-reference resource for succinct corporate profiles, company news, and financials.
  
  
• http://www.campuscareercenter.com
  Jobs, guidance, networking, etc.
  
  
• http://www.iccweb.com - career information, career guidance, professional contacts, and career opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.winningthejob.com
  A career resource center
  
  
• http://www.careerbabe.com
  Tips for new grads and career transitioners
  
  
• http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/
  Career tips and news from The Princeton Review.
  
  
• http://www.ceoexpress.com/default.asp
  Halfway down the page you will see the BUSINESS RESEARCH section - it's a great place for useful links and key resources.
  
  
• www.fortune.com
  Fortune magazine site with links for top companies in different ranking schemes (Fortune 500, best to work for, best for minorities, best globally, fastest growing, etc.)
  
  
• http://www.chamberofcommerce.com
  Search for Chambers of Commerce by city to research companies, members, and relocation information.
  
  
• http://www.uschamber.com
  The United States Chamber of Commerce
  
  
• http://www.ipl.org/div/aon
  Gateway site to thousands of trade and professional associations - conduct research on member organizations and explore job openings.
  
  
• http://www.associationcentral.com
  Another gateway site to trade and professional organizations.
  
  
• http://www.collegejobboard.com
  Articles, tips, news, and job bank
  
  
• http://www.youschools.org/ 
  An online community where K-12 education professionals and support staff can go to find the school environment that best fits their career and lifestyle goals -- and school administrators can go to recruit a wide variety of qualified candidates.

Graduate School

• http://www.gradschools.com
  One of the most comprehensive sources on the web for graduate school information; search by school or subject, find information on fellowships, short-term study abroad, etc.
  
  
• http://www.petersons.com
  Education resource; search for graduate programs and get testing and financing information
  We have the hard copy Peterson's Guides in the Career Discovery Center for researching programs/schools.
  
  
• http://www.princetonreview.com/grad/
  Resources for graduate school, with specific info for business, law, and medical programs.
  
  
• http://www.gradsource.com/ in-depth searching and resources for choosing and applying to graduate school(hard copy issues of their magazine are available for you to take from the Career Discovery Center)
  
  
• http://www.lsac.org
  Law School Admission Council site, with information on and registration for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
  
  
• http://www.mba.com
  Graduate Management Admission Council site, with information on the GMAT, Graduate Management Admission Test.
  
  
• http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
  The official Medical College Admission Test website.
  
  
• http://www.milleranalogies.com
  The Miller Analogies Test website.
  
  
• http://www.educaid.com/index.htm?pga
  Information on financing graduate school.
  
  
• http://www.mapping-your-future.org/graduate/
  Info on financing your education (including how to file a FAFSA as a grad student), tests, and choosing a program.
  
  
• http://www.admissionsessays.com
  Information on writing entrance essays.
  
  
• http://www.quintcareers.com/college_planning.html
  Articles on getting into graduate school.
  
  
• http://www.businessweek.com/bschools
  Articles on getting into an mba program and ranks.
  
  
• http://www.usnews.com/usnews/
  U.S. News and World Report ranks schools and programs.
  
  
• http://www.mbamap.com/
  All-inclusive MBA guide.
  
  
• http://www.mbadepot.com
  Great value to anyone who is interested in the education that an MBA represents.
  
  
• http://www.mbajungle.com
  Useful information for MBA programs.
  
  
• http://www.allbusinessschools.com
  All Business Schools makes it easy to find the programs that interest you. Search for business schools by location, program type, or specialty.
  
  
• http://www.educhoices.org
  Directory of colleges and courses.
  
  
• http://www.abanet.org/student.html
  American Bar Association's student resource page for info on pursuing law school

Resume and Cover Letters

• http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm
  Advice from our professional organization on resumes, cover letters, and interviewing.
  
  
• http://resume.monster.com/
  Be sure to scroll down to the FREE resume advice section.
  
  
• http://www.jobstar.org/tools/resume/
  Samples of both, plus links to other websites.
  
  
• http://www.damngood.com
  free resume builder and sample resumes.
  
  
• http://www.cvtips.com
  Articles and samples

Search by Field/Major

What Can I Do With This Major?

Job Banks

• http://www.monstertrak.com
  The entry level job site for MONSTER, please contact the Career Center for RWU's password.
  
  
• http://www.jobweb.com
  Career development and job-search information for college students and new college graduates.
  
  
• http://www.collegegrad.com
  entry level job site.
  
  
• http://www.coolworks.com/
  Careers and seasonal jobs in amazing locations (national/state parks, camps, resorts, ski resorts, on the water, ranches, etc.)
  
  
• http://idealist.org
  Search nonprofit organizations and jobs nationally and internationally.
  
  
• http://www.opnocsne.org
  Search for nonprofit opportunities and organizations in New England.
  
  
• http://www.careerbuilder.com
  Search by company, industry, location, or keyword.
  
  
• http://www.careerbuildercollege.com/Resources Jobs, & Internships from America's Top Employers.
  
  
• http://www.jobsearch.org
  America's job bank.
  
  
• http://www.directemployers.com
  Search national or international jobs.
  
  
• http://www.jamminjobs.com
  Search jobs, post resume, use career resources.
  
  
• http://www.aboutjobs.com
  Jobs for students, recent grads, and adventure seekers - links to databases for summer jobs, intern jobs, resort jobs, and overseas jobs.
  
  
• http://www.whohasjobs.com
  Large database for jobs in America.
  
  
• http://www.indeed.com
  Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and we continue to add new sites every day.
  
  
• http://www.simplyhired.com
  Making it possible for you to see every opportunity out there.
  
  
• http://www.jobcentral.com
  National employment network.
  
  
• http://www.cdsintl.org
  CDS International (CDS), founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.juju.com
  Search millions of jobs from thousands of job boards and corporate career pages to make job search easier and more effective.

Internships

• http://www.internshipprograms.com
  Post your resume to employers who are exclusively looking for interns, search an extensive database of internships, read internship reviews, create your own real-intern profile, or research companies and careers on www.Wetfeet.com
  
  
• http://www.internships4you.com/
  Access internships worldwide for free.
  
  
• http://www.coolworks.com/internships.asp
  Internships in amazing locations (national/state parks, camps, resorts, ski resorts, on the water, ranches, etc.)
  
  
• http://www.internjobs.com
  From about jobs.
  
  
• http://www.cdsintl.org/
  Internships and fellowships abroad for recent grads and current students.
  
  
• http://www.vcri.org
  Volunteer internship positions in RI.
  
  
• http://www.aftercollege.com/jobseekers/
  Entry level jobs and internships.
  
  
• http://www.vault.com/jobs/jobboard/industrySearchResult.jsp?function_id=0&hub_id=999&type=internships
  Paid and unpaid opportunities for academic year and summer.
  
  
• http://www.opnocsne.org
  Search for nonprofit opportunities and organizations in New England.
  
  
• http://jobs.fws.gov/studentjobs.htm
  Federal Internships.
  
  
• http://www.internhousing.com
  Find housing for your internship away from campus.
  
  
• http://www.studenthousing.org
  Find housing in NY for your summer internship.
  
  
• http://www.tourismcares.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/Students/Internships/Locate+Internship.htm
  National Tourism Foundation internships.
  
  
• http://www.internsdc.com
  Washington Intern student housing Nonprofit Opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.hireyourintern.com/
  HireYourIntern.com is a FREE internship portal that provides a communication hub between employers and students looking for internships.

Job search at international organizations

Local/Regional Resources

• http://www.dlt.ri.gov/webdev/JobsRI/StateJobs.htm
  Jobs working for the State of RI.
  
  
• http://www.vcri.org
  Volunteer internship positions in RI.
  
  
• Massachusetts Sate Jobs
  Jobs working for the State of MA.
  
  
• http://www.ajb.org/ct/
  Connecticut's Job Bank.
  
  
• http://www.cs.state.ny.us/jobs.htm
  Jobs in state and local government in NY.
  
  
• http://www.opnocsne.org
  Search for nonprofit opportunities and organizations in New England.
  
  
• http://www.2chambers.com
  Chamber of Commerce nationwide directory.
  
  
• http://www.projo.com
  Providence Journal online.
  
  
• http://www.bostonworks.com
  Boston Globe help wanted.
  
  
• http://atlanta.craigslist.org/about/cities.html
  Craigslist offers job listings for many US cities.
  
  
• http://www.masscis.intocareers.org
  For MA residents only, has career info.
  
  
• http://www.nationjobs.com
  Job search engine you can break down by state.
  
  
• http://www.indeed.com
  Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and we continue to add new sites every day.
  
  
• http://www.simplyhired.com
  Making it possible for you to see every opportunity out there

Search by City or State

• http://www.jobsinri.com/
  Jobs in Rhode Island
  
  
• http://www.jobsinMA.com
  Jobs in Massachusetts
  
  
• http://www.jobsinME.com
  Jobs in Maine
  
  
• http://www.jobsinNH.com
  Jobs in New Hampshire
  
  
• http://www.jobsinVT.com
  Jobs in Vermont
  
  
• http://www.austinjobs.com/
  Jobs in Austin, TX
  
  
• www.dallasjobs.com
  jobs in Dallas, TX
  
  
• www.sanantoniojobs.com
  Jobs in San Antonio, TX
  
  
• www.houstonjobs.com
  Jobs in Houston, TX

Government/Federal Opportunities

• http://makingthedifference.org/index.shtml
  

  Call to Serve, a joint initiative between the Partnership for Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is dedicated to helping you learn more about careers in the federal government. To date, more than 642 campuses and 75 federal agencies have joined together to form the Call to Serve network.
  
  

• http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
  The most complete listing of federal jobs, links to hot jobs and featured employers - BE SURE TO CHECK OUT the "Explore Other Agencies" link near the bottom of the page for links to ALL of the agencies.
  
  
• http://www.careersingovernment.com
  Clearinghouse of information, resources and jobs available in public sector organizations in America and abroad.
  
  
• http://www.federaljobs.net
  This site will assist you with your government job search and it guides you step-by-step through the process. Start with the overview then visit other selections to explore this lucrative job market. Current and retired federal civil service employees will also find helpful information here.
  
  
• http://www.hillzoo.com
  Jobs in government and K Street - jobs for Democrats and Republicans - housing info, too.
  
  
• http://www.usda.gov
  U.S. Department of Agriculture site, with specific links.
  
  
• http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OM/hrd/default.htm
  Food Safety and Inspection Service.
  
  
• http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/employment.html
  Natural Resources Conservation Site.
  
  
• http://www.ams.usda.gov/human/
  The Agricultural Marketing Service.
  
  
• http://www.fcc.gov
  Federal Communications Commission positions.
  
  
• http://jobs.fws.gov
  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jobs, for student jobs/internships.
  
  
• http://jobs.fws.gov/studentjobs.htm and careers: http://hr.fws.gov/Careers_FWS.htm
  
  
• http://www.nimh.nih.gov/orm/pmb/index.cfm
  National Institute of Mental Health and National Institutes of Health career links, with Psychology, IT, Management, HR, Finance, Bio/Chem, Engineering, and Law Enforcement positions/internships.
  
  
• http://www.bls.gov/bls/jobshome.htm
  Bureau of Labor Statistics, with Math, Economics, Computer/CIS, and Engineering positions/internships.
  
  
• http://www.doi.gov/octc/
  U.S. Department of the Interior career manager site.
  
  
• http://www.epa.gov/epahome/jobs.htm
  Environmental Protection Agency career site.
  
  
• http://www.careers.state.gov
  Careers at the U.S. Department of State.
  
  
• http://postofficejobs.info/
  This site will assist you with your job search and it provides valuable job hunting information to help you land a high paying Post Office job. You will find a vast array of information including government job listing links, exam preparation, test dates, sample Post Office exams, and civil service application assistance to job descriptions, benefits, and pay information.
  
  
• http://healthcarejobs.org
  A career center for exploring health care occupations and for those who are actively looking for health care jobs including jobs with the Veterans Administration in the federal government.
  
  
• http://www.nsa.gov
  The National Security Agency.
  
  
• http://www.ucia.gov
  A Central Intelligence Agency Internet Resource.
  
  
• http://www.hud.gov/jobs/index.cfm
  US Department of Housing and Urban Development job site.
  
  
• http://chris.inel.gov/jobs/
  Department of Energy Jobs International Resources: For more info on teaching English jobs abroad, see below links and those in education.
  
  
• http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ comprehensive site with multiple links and information on working, studying, traveling, and living abroad(we have their magazine in the Career Library).
  
  
• http://www.internationaljobs.org
  Source of international jobs for professionals, including international development jobs.
  
  
• http://idealist.org
  Search nonprofit organizations and jobs nationally and internationally.
  
  
• http://www.aboutjobs.com
  Jobs for students, recent grads, and adventure seekers - links to databases for summer jobs, intern jobs, resort jobs, and overseas jobs http://www.overseasjobs.com/
  
  
• http://www.pointofcareer.de
  Tips and information relating to all aspects of job application within the EU.
  
  
• http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm
  Jobs, internships, study, volunteer abroad opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.jobsinjapan.com/
  Jobs in Japan resource site.
  
  
• http://www.ohayosensei.com/
  Newsletter published bi-monthly, reports currently available teaching and other English language-related positions at schools, institutions and companies all across Japan.
  
  
• http://www.cdsintl.org/
  Internships and fellowships abroad for recent grads and current students.
  
  
• http://www.gisajob.com/
  United Kingdom's job search site.
  
  
• http://www.vfp.org
  International work camp listings.
  
  
• http://www1.sympatico.ca/Contents/Careers/
  Private sector and education jobs around the world with a strong focus on Canada.
  
  
• http://www.eurojobs.com
  Jobs in all of Europe, not just the EU.
  
  
• www.jobpilot.de
  German career site.
  
  
• http://jobs.iabc.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=65
  International Association of Business Communications Job Centre.
  
  
• http://www.volunteer.org.nz
  Global Volunteer Network - opportunities to teach English and participate in environmental work, health and sanitation, and cultural home stays.
  
  
• http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com
  Opportunities to teach abroad in Asia and South America.
  
  
• http://www.careerbuilder.com
  Search by company, industry, location, or keyword.
  
  
• http://www.directemployers.com
  Search national or international jobs.
  
  
• http://www.monster.ca
  Monster Canada.
  
  
• http://www.monster.com/au
  Monster Australia.
  
  
• http://www.monster.ie
  Monster Ireland.
  
  
• http://www.monsterindia.com
  Monster India.
  
  
• http://www.nixers.com
  Entry level in Ireland.
  
  
• http://www.retailjobs.ie
  Retail jobs in Ireland.
  
  
• http://www.legaljobs.ie
  Legal jobs in Ireland.
  
  
• http://www.teachingjobs.ie
  Teaching jobs in Ireland.
  
  
• http://www.miusa.org
  Empowering people with disabilities around the world by ensuring their inclusion in international exchange and international development programs.
  
  
• http://www.ciee.org
  Work abroad and study abroad opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.tiptopjob.com
  International job board covering 25 industries.
  
  
• http://www.internshipsabroad.com
  Source for international opportunities abroad including: language immersion programs, internships, work and volunteer programs, learning holidays, teaching and high school camps.
  
  
• http://www.cie.uci.edu/iop/
  International Opportunities Program at CIE with lots of links to other useful sites.
  
  
• www.peacecorps.gov
  Peace Corps website.
  
  
• http://www.goabroad.com
  Special sections for jobs abroad, internships abroad, and studying abroad.
  
  
• http://www.overseasdigest.com
  Job search and teaching jobs sections - and more.
  
  
• http://www.bunac.org
  Work/travel programs around the world.
  
  
• http://www.cdsintl.org
  CDS International (CDS), founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities.
  
  
• http://www.aipt.org/
  Association for International Practical Training - for non-American citizens finding experiential opportunities in the US, and for internships abroad.
  
  
• http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs/overseas1.htm
  Jobs overseas.
  
  
• http://www.jobsdb.com
  Jobs in Asia.
  
  
• http://www.fita.org/jobs/
  International job career headquarters.
  
  
• http://www.peoplebank.com
  Job site in UK Salary and Relocation Information: For more salary and relocation information, use the General and College Career links - many of those sites contain salary converters and relocation data.
  
  
• http://www.salary.com
  Provides information on national salary data for various positions and locations.
  
  
• http://careerjournal.com
  Includes a SALARY tab that allows you to plug in a current salary in one city and compare it to what you would need in another location to maintain a standard of living.
  
  
• http://www.acinet.org/acinet/emp_ask.asp?soccode=&stfips
  Employability Check.
  
  
• http://www.chamberofcommerce.com
  Search for Chambers of Commerce by city to research companies, members, and relocation information.
  
  
• www.bls.gov/oes
  Wage statistics for all states and metro areas.
  
  
• http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html
  Salary calculator.
  
  
• http://www.salaryexpert.com/
  Free salary and cost of living info.
  
  
• http://www.engineeringsalary.com
  Salaries from approx. 50,000 engineering records - results are e-mailed to you

Resources for Special Populations(People with Disabilities)

• http://www.jan.wvu.edu/portals/individuals.htm
  The Job Accommodation Network is a free service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor with information on job accomodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the employability of people with disabilities.
  
  
• http://www.business-disability.com/
  Job seekers can access free job and internship listings, tips, and career events.
  
  
• http://www.jobaccess.org
  Search opportunities in business, government, and nonprofit (powered by www.careerbuilder.com).
  
  
• http://www.federaljobs.net/disabled.htm
  In conjunction with usajobs and federaljobs.
  
  
• http://www.nod.org/findingjobs/index.cfm
  National Organization on Disability job search information and links to other sites.
  
  
• http://www.entrypoint.org/
  ENTRY POINT program information from the American Association for the Advancement of Science offers internships for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some business fields.
  
  
• http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/self_advocacy.html
  Tips for self advocacy in the workplace by Dale S. Brown.
  
  
• http://www.miusa.org
  Empowering people with disabilities around the world by ensuring their inclusion in international exchange and international development programs.
  
  
• http://www.nbdc.com/
  National Business and Disability Council site - with job listings and career fair information -International Students.
  
  
• www.flcdatacenter.com/casesearch.asp
  U. S. Department of Labor site for U. S. companies who have sponsored international students work visas - a searchable database.
  
  
• http://www.h1visajobs.com - Database of 20,000 H-1B Visa sponsoring Employers(similar to above site, but this one requires a fee).
  
  
• http://w3visa.com/
  Site has immigration information, including for job seekers to search for employers who have sponsored in the past.
  
  
• http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Work_Life
  National source of information on workplace policies and laws surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity. Research prospective employers by name, policy type, geographic region, or industry.
  
  
• http://www.gfn.com/career
  The Gay Financial Network Career Center.
  
  
• http://www.gaywork.com/
  In partnership with Monster, find gay-friendly employers.
  
  
• http://www.outprofessionals.org/
  The nation's biggest gay and lesbian business network.
  
  
• http://www.progayjobs.com
  Recruiting portal that provides diversity-focused employers with opportunities to post jobs and advertise.
  
  
• http://equalopportunity.monster.com
  Monster's site specific to GLBT jobs.
  
  
• http://www.hirediversity.com
  Job search engine promoting all aspects of diversity.
  
  
• http://www.ihispano.com
  A leading career resource for Hispanic professionals.
  
  
• http://www.asia-net.com/
  Career search for bilingual professionals speaking English, Japanese, Korean, and/or Chinese.
  
  
• http://www.jobcentro.com
  Official career site of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with job search info.
  
  
• http://www.joblatino.com
  Job opportunities, fellowships, internships, as well as general info about Hispanic orgs.
  
  
• http://www.kazinow.com
  Finally a job board for everyone; from students to executives searching for jobs in Africa and African Related Companies, these include diversity conscious companies around the world. Kazinow.com is designed to help jobseekers find internships, temporary jobs, part-time jobs and full-time jobs. You can also just post your jobs to individual countries.
  
  
• http://www.hirediversity.com
  Job search engine promoting all aspects of diversity.
  
  
• http://www.military.com
  Job searching, resume tips, job fairs, etc.

Language Proficiency Levels

• Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Scale

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