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St. Joseph the Worker Job Networking Club

Valuable Job Search Resources

Job Search Resources in Northern Alabama


Books

Asher, Donald.  Cracking the Hidden Job Market,
Ten Speed Press, 2011.

Bolles, Richard.  What Color Is Your Parachute? 
Ten Speed Press, 2020, 2019, 2018

Parker, Yana.  Damn Good Resume Guide,
Ten Speed Press, 2012

Yate, Martin:
Knock Em Dead 2017: The Ultimate Job Search Guide, Adams Media, 2016

Knock Em Dead Resume: A Killer Resume Gets More Job Interviews, Adams Media, 2015

Knock Em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers, Adams Media, 2012

Knock Em Dead Cover Letters and Strategies to Get the Job You Want, 11th edition, Adams Media, 2015

Knock Em Dead Social Networking: For Job Search and Professional Success, Adams Media, 2014

Miller, Dan:
48 Days to the Work You Love, B&H Books 2010
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Volunteer Human Resource Professional Fran Henry participates in Networking with a visiting Presenter and a Club Member

Web Resources

Basic Career Information:
Job Hunt
www.job-hunt.org
Career Selection
www.livecareer.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

ONET Online
https://www.onetonline.org/
Wage Survey, AL Dept. of Labor
www2.labor.alabama.gov/OES/OESTab.aspx and
Jobs for Seniors
www.state.gov/m/fsi/tc/79977.htm
Security Clearance Information
https://www.clearancejobs.com/security-clearance-faqs
or
www.northropgrumman.com/careers/security-clearances/
Federal Government Assistance and Job Search Information
www.usa.gov
Work from Home Jobs
(small fee required)
www.flexjobs.com
Low Cost or
 Free On-Line Courses
www.mooc.org
www.coursera.org
www.edX.org
www.udemy.com
Alabama Business & Industry Listing
businessalabama.com/category/industry-lists/
Career Planning
& Self-Assessment Tools
16 Personalities - Personality Assessment
www.16personalities.com
Career One-Stop: Interests,Skills, and Work Abilities
www.careeronestop.org/explorecareers/assessments/self-assessments.aspx
ONET Resource Center: Ability, Interest and Work Importance
www.onetcenter.org/tools.html
Strengths Finder (Free) - High Five Test
high5test.com/strengthsfinder-free/
Localized Salary Information
livingwage.mit.edu/
Public Administration Careers
www.publicadministrationdegrees.com/careers-public-administration
Cost of Living Comparison
www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/
Best  On-Line Schools
ireviews.com/best-online-schools/
Education Resources for Career Planning
www.eduref.net/guide-to-career-planning/
Still Serving Veterans - Events
https://ssv.org/events
Free MS Office Excel Training
www.excel-easy.com/
Free Grants for Veterans
www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Student guide for non-profit jobs and careers
www.resumebuilder.com/student-resume-guide-for-nonprofit-jobs-and-careers/
Ultimate Guide to Negotiate Salary
www.moneygeek.com/careers/resources/salary-negotiation/
Social Media and the Job Search
www.moneygeek.com/careers/resources/social-media-and-your-job-search/
How to make a resume ATS friendly
www.smbguide.com/ats-friendly-resume/
Veterans Non-Traditional Post Secondary Training
www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/
How to Write a Résumé
www.moneygeek.com/careers/resources/how-to-write-a-resume/

Primary Local Jobs Banks: Check these sites for jobs weekly
Alabama Career Center/Job Link:
alabamaworks.alabama.gov
Alabama Community College System: 
https://www.accs.edu/about-accs/job-postings
Alabama Industrial Development and Training (AIDT):
http://www.aidt.edu/


Huntsville City, AL:
http://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/jobs/
Huntsville-Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce: 
www.asmartplace.com

Madison City, AL
https://www.madisonal.gov/jobs.aspx
Madison County:
https://www.madisoncountyhr.org
State of Alabama/Personnel: 
https://personnel.alabama.gov/
Federal Government: 
www.usajobs.gov/
Federal Govt Job Category Skills handbook
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2023/09/new-opm-handbook-details-skills-based-job-qualifications-for-governmentwide-roles/
Technical Positions
www.dice.com/
Huntsville Defense & Space Calendar (Networking Events)
https://www.hasbat.org/HNO_Calendar
9 Best Job Search Websites
Value
Best Overall
www.indeed.com
Runner Up Best
www.monster.com/
Employer Research
www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
Remote Jobs
www.flexjobs.com/
For Experienced Managers
www.theladders.com
Start Up Jobs
wellfound.com
Connecting Directly with Recruiters
www.linkedin.com/
Up-To-Date-Listings
www.getwork.com/
For Hourly Workers
www.snagajob.com/
Security Clearance Jobs
www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/huntsville-al
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