- Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find the facts about wages, occupations, the economy, and more.
- CareerForward
"A self-contained online learning course that may be used ... to provide students with the opportunity to assess their career interests, explore career options and create an educational development plan."
- CareerOneStop
Information about careers and career planning, including a wide range of tools from a certification finder to a financial aid advisor to a skills profiler.
- CareerZone
"A free, career exploration and planning system designed especially for New York State students." Includes information on hundreds of careers, college and financial aid options, creating resumes, finding jobs, and much more.
- Education Planner
"One-stop career and college planning site [with] the information you need to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find ways to finance your education."
- Facebook Has A Huge Impact On College Admissions [Infographic]
Informational graphic on how Facebook and other social networking sites can affect admission to college, one way or the other.
- Glassdoor.com
"Gives you an inside look at company salaries, reviews, and interview questions for thousands of companies."
- Mapping Your Future
"A national collaborative, public-service organization of the financial aid industry ... to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools."
- Monster: Career Advice
Information about various fields, making resumes, applying for jobs, etc.
- New York State Department of Labor
This site lists current employment opportunities as well as helpful advice for the job seeker in New York State.
- New York State Department of Labor: JobZone "Create your free account to: Build and store resumes, Explore occupations, Identify your strengths, skills and talents, Search education and training databases."
- New York Times Learning Network
"Every weekday we offer new educational resources based on the articles, photographs, videos, illustrations, podcasts and graphics published in The New York Times – all for free."
- NextStepU
Online college and career planning tools.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
"Nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives."
- O*Net Online
Fast-loading, easy-to-use guide to occupations, and finding which one is for you.
- Religious Vocations
- Resumes
- CareerZone: Write Your Resume
Fill-in-the-blank resume builder creates a resume which can be viewed in HTML, .pdf, or MS Word format.
- Emurse
"Create, share and store your resume online for free."
- How to Write a Resume.net
"HowToWriteAResume.net is the Net's #1 online resume builder. Our one of a kind phrase builder technology helps job seekers find the right words to express their job achievements and qualifications in such a way that employers see the value in what they've done."
- HowStuffWorks: How to Write a Resume
"We've assembled some expert advice on what to include and, perhaps more importantly, what to omit from your resume. Overall, keep in mind that your ultimate goal should be to land an interview -- leave them wanting more."
- GotResumeBuilder
"Build Resume Online in Minutes with Free Resume Builder."
- Visual CV
"Build and manage a more engaging Internet based resume. Combine audio, video and a digital career portfolio - all on a single Web page."
- The Riley Guide
"Online job search, listing many online sites and services that are useful for your job search." Includes information on creating resumes, researching employers, negotiation, and more.
- U.S. News: Career Advice and Guide for Job Searches
Information on job searching, career outlooks, internships, applying for jobs, interviewing, choosing a college or grad school, financial aid, career planning, and more.
