Recommended Internet Sites

Careers

Career Research

• America's Career InfoNet - Provides national, state and local career information as well labor market data. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Federal Jobs Digest - Newsletter about careers with the federal government.
• Labor Market Information - Use the tools on this website to find out which Texas job markets are expected to grow the fastest. Published by the Texas Workforce Commission.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Produced by the U.S. Department of Labor. Each job entry includes expected salary, educational requirements, working conditions, expected job prospects and more.

Job Search

• America's Job Bank - National job bank, affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Lee College Job Placement Office - The Job Placement Office, located in Moler Hall, offers job placement and job counseling services.
• Overseas Jobs - Job bank for international job-seekers.
• USA Jobs - Database of employment opportunities with the federal government. Maintained by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
• WorkinTexas.com - Texas Workforce Commission job bank. This site will allow you to view and apply online for Texas jobs in a variety of industries.
• WorkSource - Serving Harris and Galveston Counties, the Worksource offers job placement, counseling and financial aid.

Resumes, Cover Letters and Interview Skills

• Interview Techniques Handbook - From the University of Manitoba's Career Services office, this site provides tips for acing an interview.
• JobStar - Pulls together a wealth of information on how to create successful resumes, negotiate salary and search the hidden job market for employment.
• The Career Journal - Published by The Wall Street Journal, this site includes short articles with practical advice for improving resumes, cover letters, interview skills and more.
• The Riley Guide Website - This site is a clearinghouse of articles related to your job hunt, including help with resumes, interviewing, networking, and how to research potential employers.

Salary

• Salary Calculator - Find out how far your salary would go in another part of the country using this tool.