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National Super Sites

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  • National Super Sites

NOTE: The most successful job hunt focuses on specific companies, industries, etc. Super Sites can help you locate good keywords for your resume.

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Career Connector

  • National Super Sites

http://www.careerconnector.com/

Go directly to the job search. Limit your search by job category, geography, or keywords and press the search button. Click "Details" to view the full description.

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Career One Stop

  • National Super Sites

http://www.acinet.org/

InfoNet is a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information. Access the Illinois profile, which includes demographics, occupation rankings and links to helpful state information.

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CareerBuilder

  • National Super Sites

http://www.careerbuilder.com/

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CareerFitness.com

  • National Super Sites
  • Researching Careers

http://www.careerfitness.com/

Fee Based Website     "Career Fitness is an easy-to-use system for managing your own career. It has two components:
• a philosophy of working that will show you how to plan and achieve a healthy and rewarding career in the 21st Century and
• a regimen of activities that you can implement on a daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly schedule to enrich the vitality of your career and the fulfillment you derive from it."

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Careerjet.com

  • National Super Sites

http://www.careerjet.com/

An Employment search engine for the USA. In one simple search, Careerjet gives the job seeker access to a massive selection of jobs that are compiled from various internet sources, saving the trouble of having to visit each sit individually.

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CityTownInfo.com

  • National Super Sites

http://www.citytowninfo.com

This website has comparative salary info and job growth on hundreds of careers, Introductory videos on hundreds of careers, city and town information for students who may relocate with comparative crime, demographic, and other stats on 20,000+ places, and so much more. There is no fee or registration required for using CityTownInfo.

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Illinois Clicks! Jobs and Careers

  • Chicago Area Newspapers
  • Local Job Listing Sites
  • National Super Sites

http://www.illinoisclicks.org/weblinks/7

"Designed for Illinois job seekers, career changers, individuals in transition, and youth entering the world of work. You'll find access to job sites, job search tips, career advice, support groups and counseling, networking opportunities, and more..."

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Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

  • Local Job Listing Sites
  • National Super Sites

http://www.ides.state.il.us/

Illinois workforce services include job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, and more. IDES services are available locally through the Illinois Employment and Training Center (IETC) Network, with 55 locations throughout the state and six IDES offices in the City of Chicago. Search for jobs across the state at this state government site. It also provides a link to all other state job sites through America's Jobbank.

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Job Rapido.com

  • Local Job Listing Sites
  • National Super Sites

http://www.jobrapido.com/?q=chicago%2C%20il

JobRapido enables jobseekers to find jobs posted on all web sites in one single search.

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JobBank USA

  • National Super Sites

http://www.jobbankusa.com/

In addition to its job database, JobBank offers lots of good career links. Choose a location and view the classified ads, submit a resume or consult the other career resources.

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Linkedin.com

  • Online Networking
  • National Super Sites

http://www.linkedin.com

"Over 75 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities. Stay informed about your contacts and industry. Find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals. Control your professional identity online."
• Re-connect - Find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly. LinkedIn makes staying in touch simple.
• Power your career - Discover inside connections when you’re looking for a job or new business opportunity.

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Monster

  • National Super Sites

http://www.monster.com/

Monster offers access to learning opportunities and to relocation information, in addition to the job listings, resume bank, and other career resources. Click here to start your Chicagoland job search.

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NationJob Network

  • National Super Sites

http://nationjob.com/

Search for a company or sign up to have job listings sent to you via email. Use this link to start your job search. For best results, leave "include nationwide jobs" blank when you specify location.

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Riley Guide

  • National Super Sites

http://www.rileyguide.com/

"The Riley Guide introduces you to the online job search, listing many online sites and services that are useful for your job search. We do not post jobs nor resumes but instead point you to the places that do."

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