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Minnesota and 
Twin Cities Job Search on the Web 
Minnesota Websites  
that list Job Openings
 Some employers who list 
MN jobs on websites		 Ways to Organize 
Your Job Search
How to get info on an 
employer over the web		 Free E-mail, "Job Scouts"  
& Other Job Seeking Tools		 Resumes: 
Post Resumes Online
MAPS, Job Fairs in  
Minnesota		 Try this Timesaver: 
The "Wanted Jobs" Progarm		 Most Effective Sites 
for Job Search
Computer Jobs  
and Technical Jobs		 Jobs in  
Specific Career Fields		 Job Listings 
Outside Minnesota 
 Govt. Job Listings 
in Minnesota		 Nonprofit Employers: 
Job Listings		 Long Lists of Job Websites, 
mostly nationwide
Women and Work Minorities and Work  Handicapped and Work
Recent College Grads 
& College Seniors		 Senior Citizens Military Personnel
Salaries & Trends Career Exploration 
& Career Advice		 International 
Job Opportunities
Self-Employment Home-Based Work & Telecommuting Part-Time & 
Seasonal Work
Entry-level 
Opportunities		 Internship 
Opportunities		 Volunteer 
Opportunities
  

 
Most Effective Sites 
for Job Search on the Web 
What national websites are considered most effective to use on the web? 
Here's how experts rate which websites are most effective for job search 
 

JobHunt calls itself  "a meta-list of on-line Job-Search Resources and Services" 
In their long list of websites, they identify what they consider 

"Outstanding Job Resources" 
With a symbol -  - Look for it.
http://job-hunt.org/general.shtml
Below are four rankings of nationwide job search websites. 
They were rated by National Business Employment Weekly website:
http://www.nbew.com/thisweek/index.htm
 
Best Overall Job Seeking Support for Executives, Senior Managers, and Professionals: 
Provide best range and quality of services, plus access to a wide spectrum of job postings. 
                                                                                         overall.htm 
  
Best General-Purpose Sites for All Job Seekers, 
regardless of their occupational field, location, industry, or background. 
                                                                                         gen_webs.htm 

Most Job Leads: Websites with the Greatest Number of Openings for Job Seekers 
                                                                                         mostjobs.htm 

Career Success Topics: 5 Best Websites 
"Superior information, advice, and activities to help you achieve career success." 
Services ranging from on-line "expert job counseling to confidential job-hunting assistance and continuously updated tips for managing your career." 
                                                                                         careerwb.htm 

Purdue University's recommendations for nationwide job search websites 

Click on the link above and then click on 
"Center for Career Opportunities (placement)"
http://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/jobsites.htm
 
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Computer Jobs and Technical Jobs  

(Minnesota and elsewhere) *

Websites that List Computer Jobs and Technical Jobs  

(Minnesota and elsewhere) * 
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Specific Career Fields 
    National websites whose job listings are aimed at a specific occupational type (for example, ACCOUNTING jobs, AEROSPACE jobs,  BUSINESS jobs, etc.).
AAA. The RILEY GUIDE: The most extensive listing we've seen for Specific Career Fields 
http://www.dbm.com/jobguide/atoz.html
http://www.dbm.com/jobguide/map.html
AA. Job Listings by Industry from eresumes.com: Very good list of websites for Specific Career Fields 
http://www.eresumes.com/links_jobs.html
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2. "JOB SEARCHING SITES" at 

http://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/sites.htm
This is part of Purdue University's Website,
which includes one of the best
comprehensive websites dealing with employment issues.
Includes:
 
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 
AEROSPACE AND AVIATION 
AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HEALTH 
ARCHITECTURE 
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 
COMMUNICATIONS 
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 
EDUCATION 
ENGINEERING 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
GRAPHIC ARTS		 HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCE 
JOURNALISM 
MATHEMATICS 
NOT-FOR-PROFIT 
PHYSICAL SCIENCES 
REST.,HOTEL,TOURISM 
RETAIL 
SALES AND MARKETING 
SOCIAL SCIENCES 
TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY 
VARIOUS/MULTIPLE FIELDS
 

3. "National Job Sites arranged by Career Focus" at 

http://www.wm.edu/csrv/career/stualum/jfield.html
This is part of College of William & Mary Website ,
which includes one of the best
comprehensive websites dealing with employment issues.
Includes:
 
Archaeology, Museums and Preservation 
Arts 
Business 
Education 
Government & Law 
Health Care 
Media 
Nonprofit 
Religious 
Science & Technology 
Sports 
Travel & Hospitality 
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4. University of Texas - Austin: Websites aimed at specific career groups 
http://www.utexas.edu/depts/lacs/student/links/car.html

6. See Posting Your Resume Online * 
Some of the many possible websites on which you can post your resume are aimed at specific career fields (for example, Accounting) 

     
7. American City Business Journals: presents National Reports on the following industries: 
                                                         Real Estate 
                                                         Health Care 
                                                         High Tech 
                                                         Demographics 
                                                         Banking & Finance 
                                                         Tourism & Hospitality 
                                                         Retailing/Restaurants  
http://www.amcity.com/
The Minnesota component is CityBusiness of Minneapolis/St. Paul 
http://www.amcity.com/twincities/
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8. Others: 
Management:  

  • futurestep.com: an executive search service for management professionals produced by Korn/Ferry International and the Wall Street Journal

    • http://www.futurestep.com/ 
     
  • cio.com: A resource for information executives

    • http://www.cio.com/ 
     
    LeadersOnline.com by Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., HSI  
    High technology executive search firm 
    http://www.LeadersOnline.com/ 
     

     

Science & Engineering a long list of websites that list jobs (from JobHunt.org)  
http://job-hunt.org/science.shtml#science
Health Care Jobs Listings from Mn Hospital and Healthcare Partnership 
http://www.e-zone.com/mhhp/jobs.html
Medical websites a long list of websites that list jobs (from JobHunt.org)  
http://job-hunt.org/science.shtml 
 
Teaching & other education jobs in Minnesota:  
MASA Jobsite Online is a service of the 
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) 
http://www.mneschools.org:591/masa/

Careerweb St. Cloud State Bulletin - Teaching positions 

http://careerweb.stcloudstate.edu/bulletin/default.htm
Academic360.com is meta-collection of Internet resources that have been gathered for the academic job hunter. It includes links to faculty, staff, and administrative announcements and is not restricted to teaching positions. http://www.academic360.com/ 
Positions in Academia  a long list of websites that list jobs (from JobHunt.org) 
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~acadres/jobs/index.html
Psychology Organizations on the Web maintained at the website of Wesleyan University 
http://www.wesleyan.edu/spn/psych.htm
Aviation: Northwest Airlines http://www.nwa.com/corpinfo/career/ 
 
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Government Job Listings in Minnesota  

(Civil Service)  *

Government Job Listings in Minnesota (Civil Service)  * 

  • Visit the civil service sites for state, counties, and cities
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Nonprofit Organizations - Job Listings 

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Includes a listing of jobs in many nonprofits 

http://www.mncn.org/

Metronet's list of Websites of Minnesota Nonprofit Organizations 
METRONET IS MOVING TO A NEW WEBSITE -  

SO THE LINK ABOVE GOES  TO A TEMPORARY SITE - http://208.249.120.62/mn/mn-np.html 
EVENTUALLY THAT TEMP. WEB ADDRESS WON'T WORK, 
SO TRY THE FOLLOWING:    http://www.metronet.lib.mn.us/mn/mn-np.html
Nonprofit Resources Catalogue 
http://www.clark.net/pub/pwalker/home.html
Action Without Borders 
http://www.idealist.org/
A searchable database of internships. over 14,000 Non-profit organizations listed.
Includes a listserv for those people who want daily updates about job openings and internships.
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Out of State Job Openings: 

Outside Minnesota 

Power Tools for Relocation 
"NationJob and homefair.com have compiled this suite of interactive tools to help you with the process of relocating or buying a 
home." 

http://www2.homefair.com/homefair/newstool.html?NETSCAPE_LIVEWIRE.src=NJ

Free E-mail Providers: Websites that provide free e-mail. E-mail is getting to be nearly essential for your job search. You can access these e-mail sites  from any computer that has Internet access (in our Resource Room, at home, at a library, at school). 

http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Companies/Internet_Services/Email_Providers/Free_Email/

America's Job Bank:  Register on this site and then choose the location(s) where you want to search for jobs. 

Run by the US Dept of Labor
Note: if you have already put your resume in America's Talent Bank 
then you may be registered already).
  • Resume on the Internet: When employers have an opening, many search through the resumes on America's Job Bank.
  • Saved searches: Enter what you're looking for and where (for example, what kind of job(s), where, how much, etc.), save your search criteria, then use them again any day you use the Internet. You can have several "saved searches" aimed at different types of employment.
  • Job Scout: Job Scout will automatically run your "saved searches" and notify you of new openings by e-mail (if you don't have e-mail you can get it free! And you can use use it any place that has Internet access.)
America's Job Bank main address: http://www.ajb.dni.us
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Monster Board's "Agents" that will seek work for you. 
To use these "agents," sign up for a "New Account" with  "My Monster" on Monster Board
http://my.monster.com/new.asp
NationJob Network (http://www.nationjob.com) see site summary below 
Does not have a large number of openings compared to some other sites, 
but its personal job agent, "PJ Scout," sets it apart from other sites. 

CareerBuilder.com (http://www.careerbuilder.com) see site summary 

"Allows job hunters to set up as many as five different agents, 
each searching for a different kind of job at the 17 sites 
that are part of the CareerBuilder network."
- Peter Weddle
Hot Jobs (http://www.hotjobs.com) see site summary 
"Has developed an 'intelligent search agent.'"
- Peter Weddle
 
 
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Newspaper Association of America's listing of classified ads for newspapers around the nation. 

http://www.realfind.com/

Yahoo's Newspaper Websites in the area you're considering 

http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers/Browse_By_Region/U_S__States/
or
http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers/

CareerPath.com - "Allows you to simultaneously search the classified advertisements of 60 or 70 major metropolitan newspapers, including The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, and The Washington Post. An OUTSTANDING resource!!!" (quote from Job Hunt http://job-hunt.org/) 

http://www.careerpath.com/res/owa/home.display_rblogin? 

City and State Guides from America's Job Bank's Career Resource Library 
If you are moving because of a job change, job transfer, or to start a new job, these resources will help make your relocation a smooth one. Use these links to find state and city information and additional resources. 

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/resource/local.htm

Realtors and Moving Guides from America's Job Bank's Career Resource Library 
Resources on this page cover moving guides and real estate information. From individual realtor home pages to general moving information on taxes, expenses, and state registration procedures, these links will help you plan your relocation.  

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/resource/realty.htm
 
Reference Materials and Directories for Relocating 
from America's Job Bank's Career Resource Library 
This page has reference materials and directories that may assist you in your job search. Phone and address directories, map services, and education resources can help you find the information you need to choose the perfect job in your hometown or anywhere around the world. 
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/resource/refers.htm

American City Business Journals: a collection of business journals published in 39 business centers around the nation. 

http://www.amcity.com/dailyedition.html
The Minnesota component is CityBusiness of Minneapolis/St. Paul 
http://www.amcity.com/twincities/
American City Business Journals also presents National Reports on the following industries:   Real Estate, Health Care, High Tech, Demographics, Banking & Finance, Tourism & Hospitality, Retailing/Restaurants  
  
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University of Texas - Austin: Geographic Websites 

 http://www.utexas.edu/depts/lacs/student/links/geo.html
 
The Riley Guide: Local U.S. Work Opportunities, Part 1 
http://www.dbm.com/jobguide/local.html

Posting Your Resume Online (part of our website above) 

Information about the many possible websites to post your resume on
 
Most Effective Websites for Job Search (part of our website above) 
  • What national websites are considered most effective to use on the web?

    • Here's how experts rate which websites are most effective for job search
Long Lists of Job Websites  (part of our website above) 
If you've lost a job search website that you once saw, you might be able to find it on one of these lists 
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National websites that have regional components:  

Visit websites that have links to other websites with job listings in specific geographic areas: 

1. See "JOB LISTINGS FOR SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS" at 

  • http://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/geograph.htm
This is another part of Purdue University's Website,
which includes one of the best
comprehensive websites dealing with employment issues.
 

2. See "Job Resources by US Region" at 

  • http://www.wm.edu/csrv/career/stualum/jregion.html
This is another part of College of William & Mary Website ,
which includes one of the best
comprehensive websites dealing with employment issues.
 
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Near Minnesota 

Wisconsin JobNet Job openings called in by employers to the State Job Service 
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobnet/ 

Job Vacancies in Wisconsin State Government and Related Agencies 
http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/der/empopp.htm 

Job Vacancies in North Dakota State Government and Related Agencies 
http://www.state.nd.us/cpers/cpdjobs/jobvacindex.htm 

Job Vacancies in South Dakota State Government 
http://www.state.sd.us/state/executive/bop/listings/openings.htm 

Job Vacancies in Iowa Job openings called in by employers to the State Job Service 
http://www.state.ia.us/jobs/index.htm 

Job Vacancies in Iowa State Government and Related Agencies 
http://www.state.ia.us/jobs/idop1.htm 

Des Moines Area Jobs Page 
http://www.nationjob.com/desmoines 
 

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Long Lists of Job Websites 

  • If you've lost a website you once saw, you might be able to find it on one of these lists
Job Openings Library at iseek.org 
http://www.iseek.org/sv/Frame;$sessionid$AMBZEGAAAAAHXIC4BNSAAAA?pg=42040

Job Search Sites on the World Wide Web: Purdue University "maintains one of the Internet's largest list of job searching web sites with links to each."  

http://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/jobsites.htm
 

Where to go on the Web for Careers:  National Business Employment Weekly website ("Weddle's Web Guide") 

http://www.nbew.com/thisweek/index.htm

Employment Options on the Internet, collected by Office of Career Services of the College of William and Mary 

http://www.wm.edu/csrv/career/stualum/diremploy.html
Job Hunt's list of job search websites 
http://job-hunt.org/general.shtml
 
Job Hunt's Other Mega-Lists of Job Search Websites 
http://job-hunt.org/other.shtml
 
Ramsey County Workforce Center's list of  job search websites 
webaddr8.htm
 
Joblink's list of job search websites 
http://www.joblink.org/joblink/seekers.html
 
 
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