JOB SEARCH TOOLS & TIPS
The internet is full of resources and tools to assist you in conducting Job Search and Industry Exploration. Not all sites are created equal, however, so we have listed some trustworthy websites that offer useful and accurate information.
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Brahma Jobs
Free online job and internship board available to current students and alumni provided by Los Angeles Pierce College in collaboration with College Central Network. Use your Student ID and personal email address to activate your account. Review step-by-step registration instructions to get started. - Glassdoor is your free inside look at more than 70,000 companies. Salary details, company reviews, and interview questions — all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers.
- LinkedIn Job Search Tips
Check out some best practices for how you can make a good impression, build your network, and discover the right opportunities. - Live Careers
Extensive clearinghouse of articles, toolkits, tutorials and examples related to all aspects of the job search process. - Berkeley Career Center
- The Career Project
Interactive career profile database that allows students and job seekers a personal and uncensored look into thousands of real careers and jobs through the eyes of the people who work them. - Career Cornerstone
Detailed profiles on careers in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math. Explore over 185 degree fields and find out about education requirements, salaries, networking, precollege ideas, and career planning resources. Browse interviews with hundreds of professionals who offer candid insight into their own diverse careers. - Vault
Find out what it's really like to work within an industry, company, or profession, and how to position yourself to start, advance, or change your career. - The Muse Career Advice
Get practical advice on finding a job, exploring different career paths, and succeeding in the job you already have.
Occupations, salary, job outlook, and trend resources
You can use Eureka, California Career Zone and a variety of Online Resources, including professional associations, to learn more about specific occupations.
California Resources
California Occupational Guide gives labor market information, job listing resources, career planning information, wage benefit information, training resources, and info about the current employment situation. Can search by industry sector, specific job title, in-demand jobs and education required. Provides state and county level information.
National Resources
- O*NET
The nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive labor market information including job description, wages and benefits, education/training required, job outlook and growth projections. - Occupational Outlook Handbook
The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education, and training, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations.