Websites by Topic

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Click on one of the following links for resources:

Chicago and Illinois Specific Sites Cultural Minorities Entry-Level Resources Experienced Workers Gay/Lesbian/Bi-sexual/Transgender

Government Graduate Students International Employment International Students Job Posting Sites

Non-Profit Outdoor/Adventure Persons with Disabilities Third-Party Recruiters Veterans Women

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Chicago and Illinois Specific 

• Chicago Job Fairs - Extensive list of Chicago job fairs updated daily
• ChicagoJobs.com - Chicago area jobs
• Chicago Job Talk - Chicago area job guide
• Illinoisjobs.net - Job searching in Illinois
• Illinois Skills Match - No cost internet job matching system
• Illinois workNet - Comprehensive job resource
• Metro Chicago Jobs - Information on living and working in the Chicago area

Information

• Community Resource Network - Network of Chicago social services agencies
• Crain's Chicago Business - Leading resource on Chicago business information
• Illinois Career Resource Network - Information site by IDES
• Illinois Occupational Outlook - Employment statistics specific to Illinois  
• Connect Work Chicago - Chicago's unemployment blog and networking resource

Specific Organizations

• Chicago Sun Times - Link to postings through the Chicago Sun Times
• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Link to association of Chicago businesses
• Illinois Department of Employment Security - Workforce services from the State of Illinois
• Illinois Workforce Development - Individuals eligible under the Workforce Investment Act
• Schaumburg Business Association - Network of Schaumburg businesses

Cultural Minorities

• Black Collegian - Job tools, job listings, and much more
• Diversity in Engineering and Information Technology - News source and job postings for IT 
• Diversity Job Resource - Directory of links for diverse job seekers
• Hispanic Business - Hispanic Business Magazine website
• Hire Diversity - Job search resource for diverse individuals
• IM Diversity- Career center resource, employer profiles, and job listings
• Lat Pro- Website for Latino and bilingual job seekers
• League of Black Women - Leadership and Community site for Black women
• Minority Professional Network - Nationwide job listings for minority professionals
• Workplace Diversity- Employer profiles, news sources, contacts, and job listings

Entry-Level 

• After College - Entry-level job listings
• Campus Career Center - Range of industries and government resources
• CampusEco - Career gateway for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• CampusGov - Careers in local, state, and federal government
• CampusRN - Nursing and allied health job opportunities and scholarship center
• CampusRxBio - Biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries
• Career Rookie - CareerBuilder internships, part-time, and entry-level jobs
• CollegeGrad - Job search engine and resources
• Monster College - Monster internships, entry-level, and networking community
• One Day, One Job - Profiles of new employers each day of the week

Experienced Workers 

• Careers after 50 from AARP
• Gray Hair Management - Coaching, mentoring and networking

GLBT

• Advocate.com - Job search resource
• Federal Globe - Information for LGBT employees of the federal government
• Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - Chicago business association
• GLP Careers - Resume tips, employer profiles, and coaching opportunities
• Human Rights Campaign - News and legal issues
• Lawrence University-Sexual Orientation and Career Decisions - Career planning process
• Out and Equal - National organization devoted to the LGBT community in the workplace
• Daily Gay.com - News, information and articles, including a list of LGBT friendly companies
• Pro Gay Jobs - Companies committed to workplace diversity

Government 

Federal

• CampusGov - Careers in local, state, and federal government
• Federal Jobs - Job searching, including federal law enforcement jobs
• Government Jobs - Listings by job category
• HillZoo - Free job listings for government jobs on the Hill
• Public Affairs Opportunities - Subscription required to receive opportunities on Capitol Hill
• Student Jobs (usajobs.gov) - Official federal government listings and programs for students
• USAJOBS - Official job site of the United States Federal Government
• Best Places to Work in the Federal Government - Federal employee reviews
• Federal Daily - News and resources for federal and postal employees
• Federal Jobs by College Major - Table of federal jobs by academic major
• Hill News Periodical - Capitol Hill information and job openings
• Making the Difference - How to access opportunities in the federal government
• Partnership for Public Service - Federal government hiring process resources and info
• Roll Call - Washington D.C. federal government openings and Capital Hill news
• Thomas Legislation Information - Current and historical info on bills, laws, and legislation
• Why a federal Job Is a Terrific Deal by Lily Whiteman
• Where to Find Your Job in the Federal Government by Lily Whiteman
• 15 Tips for Acing Federal Job Applications by Lily Whiteman

Specific Organizations

• Americorps - National community service program for communities in need
• Government Printing Office - Publications currently available from all areas of government
• The Heritage Foundation - A public policy thinktank; publishes Policy Review magazine
• Presidential Management Fellows Program - Federal fellowship program for grad students 
• US Department of State - Opportunities with the US Department of State
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - General legal employment information
• White House Page - White House internships, fellowships, and information

State

• State and Local Government Database - Directory of state and local governments
• Work 4 Illinois - State job listings

Local

• City of Chicago CAREERS site - City of Chicago jobs, internships, and HR policies and info
• Cook County Illinois Jobs - Job and employment related services in Cook County
• DuPage County - DuPage County job listings and county info
• Kane County - Kane County info and listings
• Lake County - Lake County job opportunities and information
• Working for New York City - NYC job opportunities, examinations, benefits, and more

Graduate Students

• H-Grad - Electronic forum
• Grad Resources - General resource
• MBA Careers - Master of Business Administration students
• National Association of Graduate Students - General information
• PhDs.org - Information for professors, researchers, and other professionals
• Re-envisioning the PhD - General resource

International Employment

• Africa jobs site - Resource for jobs in Africa 
• Career Builder - International Jobs - CareerBuilder international job postings
• Department of Defense Schools - Teaching jobs through the US Department of Defense
• Escape Artist - Information on living and working abroad
• Euro Graduate - General resource and resume writing advice
• Footprints Recruiting - Teaching English abroad
• Foreign Language Newspapers - MIT libraries, newspapers, journals, and magazines
• Global Edge - International networking and information site
• Job Pilot - Monster job listings in Europe
• International Schools Services - Teaching positions overseas
• One Small Planet - Information on international employment
• Overseas Jobs - Job postings
• Teach Abroad - Overseas teaching information and job listings
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Information on teaching English
• US Department of State - Information about traveling to foreign countries

International Students

• CDS International - Non-profit organization focused on international training
• Foreign MBA - Organizations that have hired international workers
• International Student - General resource
• US Department of Labor - Organizations that have applied to hire an international worker
• Unites States Government Website - Information on working in the United States

Job Posting Sites

General Job Search 

• eRecruiting - Roosevelt’s online job and internship posting site
• America’s Job Bank - Nationwide job and internship site grouped by state
• Careerbuilder - Job postings, salary wizard, and more
• Careerjet - General resource
• College Job Board - For students and alumni
• Employment Guide - Listings, tips, and information for many fields
• HelpWanted - Browse jobs by state
• Hound - Aggregate search that pulls postings only from employer sites
• Indeed - Aggregate job search site that pulls postings from other search engines
• Jobbind - General resource
• Jobsearchpage - General resource 
• Jobvue - Students can interview for job openings around the world via webcams
• JobWeb - Career and job-search advice for new college graduates
• Monster - General resource
• Riley Guide - General resource 
• Simply Hired - General resource
• United We Work - Networking between leading American corporations to find employees

Area-Specific

• CampusEco - Jobs in the renewable energy sector
• Care.com - Child care, tutoring, and senior care jobs
• Cool Works - Exciting venues, including theme parks, tours, nature centers, and resorts
• Hospital.com - Medical publication promoting awareness of hospitals
• Onewire - Financial career management tool and profile engine
• Operations Jobs - Manufacturing, supply chain, and other operations jobs
• Snag a Job - Hourly employment website
• TheLadders - Executive job board as well as career tips and advice
• Career Journal - Wall Street Journal job search resource

Information

• CareerTV - Videos to assist with job searching
• Glassdoor.com - Employee reviews, interview info, and salaries for 28,000+ companies
• Job Hunt - Articles, links, and information
• Psychometric Success - Preparation for psychometric and aptitude tests in the job search
• Weddle’s List of Professional Associations - Professional association links

Non-Profit

General Job Search

• Exec Search - Fundraising and professional jobs
• Idealist - Worldwide non-profit job listings
• ImpactOnline - Volunteer opportunities by location, type, or time
• Non-Profit Career Center - General resource
• NPO-NET - Chicagoland non-profit internet resources
• Social Service Jobs - Nationwide social service job listings

Specific Organizations

• Geekcorps - Pairs skilled volunteers with small businesses in emerging nations
• Institute for Global Communications - For organizations and activists working on human rights
• RAND - Non-profit org focused on public and private policy issues

 

Information

• Foundation Center - Website focused on US philanthropies
• Foundations Organizations - Directory of charitable grants
• Guide Star - Database of non-profit organizations
• Independent Sector - Charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs
• The Mining Company-Nonprofit Section - Research non-profit organizations or start one
• National Science Foundation - Federal jobs for scientists, engineers and educators
• United Way of Metropolitan Chicago - Non-profit organizations affiliated with United Way

Professional Associations/Societies

• American Society of Association Executives - Extensive information on associations
• Association Forum of Chicagoland - Membership to expand professional contacts
• National Council of Nonprofit Associations - Largest state-by-state alliance of non-profits
• Society for Nonprofit Organizations - Publishes Nonprofit World, non-profit resource guide

Publications

• Chronicle of Philanthropy - Timely articles on fundraising and the nonprofit sector
• Good Works Directory - National directory of social change organizations
• Non-Profit Professionals Advisory Group - Articles on the non-profit job search
• Nonprofit Times - Leading publication for non-profit business management
• Philanthropy News Digest - Wide range of information; subscribe for weekly email

Outdoor/Adventure

• Adventure Careers - The back-door guide to short-term job adventures
• Great Outdoors Recreation Pages - Includes jobs and links to national parks
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) - Outdoor leadership programs
• Outward Bound Schools - Organization with outdoor expeditions and programs
• Princeton University Outdoor Action - Provides a wealth of information on outdoor careers
• Project Adventure - Organization that trains individuals and consults with schools and orgs

Professional Associations/Societies:

• Association for Experiential Education
• National Parks and Recreation Association
• Outdoor Writer's Association of America

Persons with Disabilities

• Ability Links - Nationwide site includes links, job training, mentoring, and job postings
• Access Careers - Training resources and job preparation materials
• American Association of People with Disabilities - Professional association
• DisabilityInfo.gov - Government job search website
• Disabled Persons RecruitABILITY - General resource with over 4500 job listings
• Equal Opportunity Publication - Career guidance and recruitment publication
• GettingHired - Gather, network, and find success with enlightened employers
• Job Accommodation Network - Free consulting service
• Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans - Job site for veterans with disabilities
• Mobility International USA - International exchange and development opportunities
• National Business and Disability Council - Website connecting businesses
• Virtual Library - Extensive list of resources

Third-Party Recruiters

• Staffing Firms in the Chicagoloand Area - From Chicagojobs.com
• Riley Guide to Working with Third Party Recruiters - General info and list of recruiters
• Student Guide to Working with Third Party Recuiters-NACE - What to expect
• Online Recruiters Directory - Recruiters directory and job board

Veterans

• Department of Veterans Affairs - Government VA listings
• Hire Vets First - US Department of Labor
• Vet Jobs - General information, resources, and postings
• Veteran Job Board - Military.com job postings
• Veteran Employment - General job postings

Women

• Biz Women - News, networking, and resources for women
• National Association of Women Business Owners - Link to Chicago professional group
• National Women’s Business Council - Resources and mentoring for women in business
• Quintessential Careers-Resources for Women - Job search advice for women
• Women for Hire - Job search resources and postings
• Women’s Job List - Job postings