WEBSITES PACKET ACCESS TO LOCAL / STATE & NATIONAL WEBSITES

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1 WEBSITES PACKET ACCESS TO LOCAL / STATE & NATIONAL WEBSITES Search for Jobs Post Resume Career Information Self-Assessment Training/Tutorials Labor Market Information

2 LOCAL & STATE JOB SEARCH ON-LINE RESOURCES Akron Beacon Journal -Provides local news, business, employment information and classifieds through the Akron Beacon Journal. Akron Community Online Resource Network -A service of the Akron/Summit County Public Library provides resource links for community support services, job search and free . Akron Jobs- In addition to Akron jobs, you can look for jobs throughout Ohio and specific cities. Industry specific and key word searches are available. Akron Works- A local job board where you can post your resume, research companies, and find local job search events Apprenticeships- -This site provides information on the over 900 registered apprenticeship programs in Ohio. Canton Repository- -This is where you can find the classified jobs postings in the Canton Repository Career board -Formerly Northeast Ohio Careerboard, focusing on the greater Cleveland and Akron area; site has expanded to include the Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Detroit, Indianapolis and Louisville areas. Cleveland.com - The Cleveland Plain Dealer site provides classified postings, featured employers, career counseling, job search advice, relocation info and links to other sites. Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce - Information on the greater Akron area, relocation and small business info; free job postings. Info Line -Summit County information and referral service provides contact numbers and information for local services including child care, senior assistance, social service, medical assistance and numerous agencies and services. Local Manufacturing Jobs This site lists manufacturing jobs within the Akron/Summit County area. Senior Employment Center- -This agency offers paid job training and free job search assistance in Summit and Portage Counties for job-seekers age 55+ looking for full or part-time employment. Nation Job Network -This is a national job search site that will take you directly to the northeast Ohio job postings. This is also the job posting site used by the Akron Regional Development Board. Ohio Workforce Information Center - This site is the State of Ohio s workforce information site. Job seekers, businesses, youth, workforce professionals, etc can access jobs and information about jobs and workforce development policy and the one-stop system. Smart Business News -This website features articles from their monthly publication and specific sites for local cities (Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus). There is a section to obtain company contact info through search by city and business type. Ohio Means Jobs This Web site has compiled electronic job opportunities from all of the major commercial job boards, niche industries, national and Ohio fortune 100 companies, and state of Ohio jobs all into one convenient location to help you find the right job in less time. Veterans Services -State listing of services available to veterans, includes links to related sites. Public Sector Jobs To find public sector jobs in other places, go to and put in the city, state and/or county name in the search box to find their official web site State of Ohio -links to all state information, departments and state jobs. County of Summit, Ohio - links to all county information, departments and county jobs City of Akron, Ohio links to all city services, departments and jobs for the city and Akron Public Schools Federal Jobs -This is an official U.S. government site for federal job listings and employment information. NATIONAL ON-LINE RESOURCES

3 General all purpose sites Best Jobs USA - This site can be narrowed down to local searches and has great information on cost of living, employment outlooks, career tips for college graduates and links to related service web sites. Career.Com -This site can be localized to search by state and contains links to other sites on career advice, salary negotiations, resumes and other job search topics. Career Builder -This site can be localized down to state and city. Sign up for a free newsletter, visit the Career News Center, or use the multiple links to related sites. This site has recently combined with Career Path. Career Journal -A service of the Wall Street Journal, this site features excellent articles and advice on job seeking, as well as job posting database geared to executives, managers and professionals. Career One Stop- -This site is a partnership between the U.S. Dept. of Labor and state operated public Employment Service. It has tools for job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Careers.Org - Careers.Org offers an extensive directory of links to careers, jobs, education, employment and career reference resources sorted by topic and region. Employment Guide -This data base can be localized down to the city level. The site has sections on career inventory, career advice as well as a library and a bookstore to order job search materials. Flip Dog This site is a power job search engine that can access many of the other existing job boards to locate jobs within your defined area I Hire - This site allows you to register, upload your resume and apply for jobs all from this one location. Indeed - -This site is a power job search engine that can access many of the other existing job boards to locate jobs within your defined area. Job-Hunt Site features job searches/resources on a local, state and national level, plus articles on job search topics, networking and educational resources Job Web -Job search advice and information, articles and company profiles geared to assist recent college graduates. Monster -One of the most popular job search sites, Monster allows for a job search by state, city, and international companies and has a career center with job seeking advice, company research, relocation info and links to related sites. Nation Job Net -This site allows searches at the local level. Simply Hired -This site is a power job search engine that can access many of the other existing job boards to locate jobs within your defined area. Specialized / Disability Job Search and Information Sites Ability Jobs- -This sites helps jobseekers with disabilities find companies searching for them. Jobseekers can post their resumes and search for jobs for free. Companies can post opening and search resumes. Earn Works- -This site provides free services to assist employment services providers and job seekers with disabilities. This includes providing job leads from employers specifically interested in including jobseekers with disabilities in their recruiting efforts. Job Accommodation Network- -JAN offers practical advice for people with disabilities who are looking for jobs, including how to identify what jobs are best for them and who can assist in finding those jobs. Hire Heros- - this is a non-profit organization that provides free job placement services to veterans with service-connected disabilities. Disability Information- -This site provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission- RSC is a state agency serving Ohioans with disabilities. Disaboom Jobs- -this is the largest online resource to offer comprehensive information and education, classifieds, social networking and commerce in one area to meet the needs of people living with a disability and their family/ support system. Specialized / Occupation Specific sites

4 To find a job search site for your occupation go to and type in your job title/occupation and the word jobs for example plumber jobs and you ll get a listing of specialized search sites. Accounting Jobs -This site focuses on accounting positions and offers several career resources including Accounting Job Descriptions, sample Accounting Resumes, Salary Tools, Education and much more. Banking nationwide database for banking and finance jobs Computer Job Store -This database specializes in IT and computer jobs. Dice.com -This database targets positions for computer professionals Engineering jobs- has job listing for all types of engineering nationwide that can be searched in you locality. Executive Jobs- -This site describes itself as the premium job site created exclusively for $100k+ talent looking for $100k+ jobs. Ex-offenders- - Hard2Hire matches people with limited job opportunities with innovative employers willing to adjust their hiring practices to access America's hidden asset - the 70 million people struggling with a criminal record. Ex-Offenders- -This site has free advice and tips for your job search as well as resource materials you can purchase. Healthcare Recruitment -This site specializes in positions for health care professionals. Higher Education - Jobs in higher education from around the US as well as internationally, including faculty, administrative, and staff positions Hospitality, Restaurant and Retail Jobs - -The most restaurant jobs, retail jobs, hotel jobs, hospitality jobs & job seekers... anywhere! Human Resources powersearch engine for HR/benefits/recruiting jobs Human Resources/Recruiting Website and online networking group for corporate recruiters Manufacturing first choice job board for career candidates and employers in manufacturing and production Older Workers- - Seniors4Hire.org is a nationwide online Career Center and the #1 place on the Internet for businesses that value a diverse workforce to actively recruit folks in the U.S. 50 and older including retirees and senior citizens looking for a job and/or other ways to earn money. Social Work links to organizations, education and job postings Teachers school systems represented for all educators Truck Drivers - -links to job postings, leasing, truck sales, etc. Veterans- Veteran Jobs -A site that is free for veterans that allow vets to post a resume, locate veteran s organizations & job search resources. Green and Other Environmental Sites Job Hunt.org - Green Industry Job Search Guide Riley Guide Green Job Board - Nationwide search engine for green jobs GreenBiz Nationwide search engine for green-collar jobs Green Dream Jobs - Green Jobs and Relevant Industry Information Green Collar Association Representing business, educational institutions and professionals in the green industry with job postings, education and advocacy General Career and Occupational Exploration, Labor Market and Job Search help sites

5 National Career Development Association- -Click on the Resources tab and you will fill links to a wide variety of career exploration and development tools. Occupational Outlook Handbook - -For hundreds of different types of jobs the OOH tells you the training/education needed earnings, expected job prospects, job duties and working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more. Ohio Labor Market Information- Tons of information/reports and data about employment levels, unemployment rates, wages and earnings, employment projections, jobs, training resources & careers O*Net- -Occupational information network provides information on specific occupations including tasks, wages and employment trends in your state and nationally. Quintessential Careers - -This is an easy to use and comprehensive web site designed to assist job seekers, students, and career changers in job-hunting, career exploration, self-assessments and job seeking skills tutorials. The Riley Guide -What you get here is a manageable index of the job-hunting resources on the Internet, well-organized, with extras like a wonderful summary of resume databases, and job-search guides. Salary.com -An easy to use site focusing on labor market information, specifically salary, in a specified job field and can compare across jobs or geographic locations. Also has info on salary negotiations, job search activities and advice. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -This is a federal site allowing users to view data and statistics on the economy at a glance, regional employment information and many other topics. Also allows use of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. ASSESSMENT WEB SITES -Site has IQ, personality and entrepreneurial test and assessments on the web; Fun as well as instructive. You can take the Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP) Sample report is free but there is a charge for a complete report. There are many other assessments available for a fee. -This site contains an online personality and temperament questionnaire. Sample report is free, but there is a fee for a complete report. - This easy to use website features numerous inventories and assessments, ONET career information and Labor Market Information -Site has personality inventories, career questionnaires and health quizzes designed for women. -This site reviews many of the available on-line self-assessment sites. It provides information on which are free and lists the cost if there is a charge. The reviews include a link to the test site, what each test measures, the level of ease of use, details of the results you can get and rates the usefulness of the information you could get. -This site features career assessments to match personality, interests and abilities to the ideal career. Site contains self assessments, career interest game, career questionnaire, Myers-Briggs personality tests and more. this site has comprehensive career plan resource designed for women. -this site provides an assessment of 5 career competency domains, interests, values. The mini report is free; more extensive information can be bought. -DVC learning style survey for college. This site gives an introduction of four categories of styles and a self-assessment web based tool. This inventory is adapted from Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences, and has been modified to include an eighth intelligence developed by Gary Harms: Naturalistic Intelligence. Other Assessment Compilations

6 FREE ON LINE TUTORIALS The internet has many web sites that provide the interested browser with valuable FREE tutorials and training. We ve done some research and have found some you may find of interest. This is only a small sampling of what is available on line EXPLORE and LEARN! Computer Related Skills Training/Tutorials School/Academic Subjects, Homework Help & GED Tutorials Work Skills, Soft Skills & Life Skills Tutorials Online Tutorial Resources