Find That Job!

General Job Websites

Career Builder - Post your resume, search for jobs, advice, and resources. Also available in Spanish.
Career Jet - An employment search engine that gives the job seeker access to a selection of jobs that are compiled from various internet sources.
Creative Hot List - Includes a database for employers and job seekers. Advertise your talents with an online portfolio. This site is great for graphic designers, architects, designers, and other creative talent.
Dice - This site specializes in jobs in the technology industry.
Employment Spot - Find job hunting sites, internships, job banks, and interviewing tips. This site includes military jobs.
Hot Jobs - Post your resume and search by location or category.
Idealist - Jobs in the nonprofit sector, internships, and volunteer positions.
Indeed.com - Search for jobs in Santa Fe Springs!

Job-Hunt - Great list of job links all across the country.

Monster.com - This website includes job search by location, resume advice, and salary information. Post your resume and see what happens!

Job Applications - Includes job applications from many national companies


California Job Websites

Cal Jobs - California EDD online! Thousands of job listings and other services.

California Jobs - This site offers a jobseeker a jobs database, career email notifers, resume database, calendar of career events and continuing education guide. Employers may use the recruitment services to post online jobs, view resumes, banner advertise and list career events.
JobStar California - Classified ads and other local resources for Los Angeles and Orange counties. This website also offers information on career centers, job fairs, and offers career advice.
LA Marketplace - Search for jobs, post your resume, and check your salary. This site covers Los Angeles and the surrounding area. This site also offers information on interview skills to land that perfect job!
Los Angeles Workforce - This site provides information on job searching, training, and career opportunities.
SoCalWorks One Stop Career Centers - SoCalWORKS is a partnership of businesses, economic development organizations, public and non-profit education and training agencies, and local governments. One Stop Career Centers are free to the public and provide job training and placement services.


Government Jobs

California State Personnel Board - How to get a job, download applications and find out salaries for state jobs.

Los Angeles County Employment - Find out which positions are open, a description, filing deadlines, and salaries.
Orange County Employment - Find jobs, filing deadlines, and salaries within Orange County.
USA JOBS - The US Government's official job search website.


Home-Based Employment

American Home Business Association - This association gives services to its members.
eWorkingWomen.com - This site was created for women in business and those who just want to find jobs online.
Home Based Working Moms - Professional association of home-based working mothers.
Telecommuting and Working at Home - This Riley's Guide has links to telecommuting, and suggestions for home-based businesses.


Careers

Career Builder - What career is right for you? This site includes a Personal Search Agent, job search, and info on managing your career.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This handbook gives information on careers, training or education needed, expected wages, and job prospects.


Resumes and Cover Letters

About.com's Resumes and Cover Letters - Learn how to write cover letters, resumes, and thank you letters.
JobStar Resume Help - Information on job hunting and career management from many respected sources.
Monster Career Center Resumes and Letters - Advice on creating your own resume.
Resume-Help - Free resume and cover letter samples and interview tips.
Susan Ireland Resumes - From the author of the The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume, this site has info on resumes, job search tips, cover letters, and interview tips.
Your Resume from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) - Covers the different sections of the resume with examples and instructions.


Unemployment

EDD of California - The Economic Development Department of California has everything you need to know about filing an unemployment insurance claim.
Unemployment compensation - More information on unemployment insurance from About.com


Test Preparation

The Library has many test books to help in test preparation. Please call the Information Desk at (562) 868-7738 to find the one you're looking for! In addition, we have a great database just for test-takers:

Testing and Education Reference Center - Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.


Computers and Typewriters

The Library's public access computers are equipped with Microsoft Office 2003 software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, FrontPage and Internet Explorer. Please ask at the Information Desk for access. A typewriter is available free of charge in the Technology Center. No paper or supplies are provided.