Career and Jobs

Free Online Courses & Workplace Skills Training

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JobStar Central

Resume and career guide information, job listings by state, job fairs, job banks, and more.

JobStar Central Guides for Specific Careers

Links to sites offering information on careers. Find out what kind of education or training is required, what it is like for people currently working in a specific field, what you can earn, and more.

Monster Career Center

Select your area of interest, and see which career might be for you. This site includes information about the skills and education required for different jobs, gives the employment outlook, and links to information on related careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site includes descriptions of different occupations, educational requirements, salaries, working conditions, and more.

Resume Help

Resume Examples & Free Cover Letter Writing Help. Free resume writing examples and samples. Research how to write a resume and cover letter. Site offers resume writing samples, job interview tips.