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Note: Sites marked with an " * " contain numerous links and information about other helpful job sites.

Career Planning Sites

* Career Planning Links
Contains links to helpful career planning Web sites that contain assessment tests as well as information about careers of interest.
JobWeb
Provides information addressing the working world, resource mining, communication, and jobs. For self-assessment tests, go to Site Map, then assessment tests.
College Grad Job Hunter
Includes tips on job search preparation, resumes, interviewing, negotiations, and what to do when you receive a job offer.
O*Net Online
The Occupational Information Network is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics.
* US Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration
Information concerning job searches. The site also contains links to other helpful pages. These links can be found by first going to Index then under the topic Advancing Your Career.
Vault (Incl. in Employer Research also) Limited to FHU users.
Vault, the most trusted name in career information, is a comprehensive career resource with five key content areas.
WetFeet.com
Provides career profiles and the "inside scoop" on companies and industries. You can find capsules of careers -- what it takes to get there and what it's like after you do. The site also gives advice on negotiating salaries and stock options, getting your ideal job, and relocating to a new city.
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Multi-Purpose Job Search Sites

Newslink
Links to newspapers, broadcasters and magazines and JobLink advertising.
The Black Collegian Magazine
The electronic version of the national career opportunities magazine.
Careers.org
Offers links to jobs with major employers, jobs posted in major newspapers, and jobs posted to Internet newsgroups. Find links to colleges, libraries, state employment offices, as well as links to a variety of helpful career advice.
Career Shop
A nationwide databank of resumes that is instantly accessible by employers seeking to fill job openings. Job seekers can also search an online database of available jobs.
CareerBuilder.com
Job listings, employer profiles, a resume bank and online job fairs to help college graduates find entry-level employment.
NowHiring.com
Allows searches by location, travel, and skills. It also provides company profiles and job postings by company.
HotJobs
Caters to Fortune 500, Global 2000, and other high profile companies. One may search for jobs using keywords, locations, job type, or companies.
TrueCareers
Helps in the search for an entry level job or an internship TrueCareers will e-mail you when a new job posting matches your resume, or employers can e-mail you if your resume catches their eye. TrueCareers is entirely free for students. Drawbacks, however, are that: 1) you cannot search the entire database of job openings; 2) the job openings lean heavily toward computing and technology positions.
JobHunt
Provides online job listings by category and offers other job resources. JobHunt also has numerous links to other sites. Some sites are recognized as new or outstanding, and a description is supplied for each one.
Monster
Provides a place to search jobs, store resumes, research companies, read career resource articles, and contains general resources.
Net Temps
Database of permanent and temporary positions. You search the database by determining preferred job type and location
Recruiter's Online Network
Virtual employment association with over 1,500 members. One can search the job banks, post a resume, or consult the career center for career advice.
The Riley Guide
Contains links to helpful sites which serve as a guide through many online sites and services useful for job search.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Provides information on career planning, job placement, as well as other topics. The site also has a list of links to other helpful web sites. Each listing has a short description. To access these links first go to Students Web Resources.
Wall Street Journal's Career Site for College Students
A free career site from The Wall Street Journal. The site contains articles on all aspects of job hunting and career management with in-depth hiring activity reports and salary data. Jobs include entry-level and internship as well as higher-level positions.
Whohasjobs.com
A listing of available jobs across the United States.
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Employer Research

Experience
Targets students and young professionals beginning their careers. Candidates can research companies and search for and apply to job opportunities.
Hoover’s On-Line
Provides information on over 9,300 companies and links to specific home pages. To search for a job at this website, look up the companies by name. Some will require additional charges.
Vault (Incl. in Career Planning Sites also) Limited to FHU users.
Vault, the most trusted name in career information, is a comprehensive career resource with five key content areas.
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Salary Surveys

Job Star
Site created by the California public library system. Click on Salary Info to link to more than 300 salary surveys, some general and some industry-specific. Also includes tips on negotiation.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Production of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides information on earnings as well as nature of work, working conditions, employment statistics, training, advancement, job outlook, and related occupations.
Vault Reports
Go to Career Topics, then Salaries & Compensation. Type in your profession and zip code and receive data on median wage as well as a brief summery of the occupation.
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Government Careers and Services

Access America for Students
Government-wide web portal for any kind of federal service or information, a "one-stop-shop" for access to information about financial aid, career development, education planning, consumer protection, and a wide variety of other topics.
Federal Job Openings
Most of the federal job openings require military background; however, there are some positions for nonmilitary personnel and occasionally there are entry level opportunities that are specifically open to college graduates. This web site would be more beneficial to the professional who has a few years of experience. When you first enter the web site, choose Current Jobs. Next look under Entry level Professional, if you want to search a job category, or Alphabetical Listing, if you know the name of the position that interests you.
Internal Revenue Service
Job seekers can tailor their search by specific job type and location and submit their application online for most positions.
US Border Service
US Customs Service
US Department of State
US Department of Justice
US Department of Labor*
Contains information concerning job searches. The site also contains links to other helpful pages. These links can be found by first going to Index then under the topic Career Exploration, click on Career Resources.
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Specific Interest Areas

Careers in Business
Brings the latest news on various business career areas including jobs, salaries, what people are saying and entry requirements.
Environmental Careers Organization
Lists over 650 paid environmental internships. Also provides information about employment opportunities at ECO
Tech-Centric.net
Including a link to jobs nationwide, this site is free, but requires a registration for login privileges.
Medhunters.com
Valuable advice for any job search; jobs in healthcare; entertaining and informative stories about healthcare professionals and issues in healthcare.
Opryland Hotel Convention Center Employment Opportunities
General descriptions of jobs at Opryland Hotel Convention Center, with contact information.
The National Science Foundation
Features information about various science programs, as well as, information for students interested in identifying research opportunities and for faculty interested in obtaining support for undergraduate research students
The Software Jobs Home Page
For computer majors only, this site specializes in software and IT placement and search.
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Education Sites

Academic Employment Network
Lists available positions in colleges, primary and secondary educational institutions for faculty, staff, and administrative professionals.
educationamerica.net
1,000's of teaching and education job opportunities form public and private schools from across the U.S. Free to search, browse and register!
Education Jobs-Florida
This is a statewide teacher recruitment site on behalf of the Florida Department of Education, including salary information. Search for jobs and/or post your resume.
Education Project Connect
Online database for educators available from the FHU Career Resource Center for students and alum.
Georgia Public School Recruitment Services
Includes information on certification, salaries, job vacancies, and job fairs and provides a means to apply for a position.
Special Ed Position Openings in Southeastern Ohio
Research special education job opportunities in the following OH counties: Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington
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Internships

JobWeb
Search a database of employer profiles to find the companies for which you’re best suited – search by size, location, industry, salary, or other qualifications.
Environmental Careers Organization
Lists over 650 paid environmental internships. Also provides information about employment opportunities at ECO.
Internship Programs
Research specific companies, find list of internships offered. Part of Wetfeet.com.
Science.gov
Internship and Fellowship Opportunities in Science for undergraduate students.
The Princeton Review
Provides company profiles, database of internships offered. Search by subject, location, salary.
Wetfeet.com
Find an “Internship Listing” by state and by field(s) of interest or view other internship resources.
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Graduate/Professional School Information

Gradschools.com
Contains a comprehensive list of graduate schools. Search by choosing the appropriate curriculum and then by geographical regions. The site then returns a list of schools containing the desired study and offers links to their web pages.
Harding University School of Nursing
A guide to Harding's nursing undergraduate and graduate programs and to mission efforts.
Lipscomb University Master of Business Administration
Information about Lipscomb's new master of business administration degree. The program offers concentrations in Accounting, Healthcare Management, Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
Union University School of Nursing
A guide the Union’s nursing undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Tennessee Job Search

Jackson, TN Jobs
View the Jackson Chamber of Commerce web site, which has links to local employment agencies, the West Tennessee Career Center, and the Jackson Sun Classifieds
Nashville Chamber of Commerce
View the Nashville Chamber of Commerce web site, which has links to local jobs, Chamber resources, and local event calendar
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Links to TN jobs, regional career centers, labor laws/standards, and labor market information
Tennessee's Job Bank
Part of Americas Job Bank. Allows you to search jobs in Tennessee and post your resume.
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