Monster makes protecting job seekers a top priority. We'd like to remind you of what you can do to help keep yourself safe during a job search.

By Steve Frederick, Frederick Career Services
Nothing knocks you out of an interview faster than mishandling the salary question. The key to success is coming from a place of confidence: it won't be an issue if you're right for the job.
The first rule of salary negotiations is Postpone Salary Talk Until You Get an Offer.

Prepare by creating and memorizing a "put off the question" phrase customized to you and your style.

Managing the Networking Meeting

Networking is an essential component of every career and job campaign. In the new millennium, "who you know" will continue to be just as important as "what you know." Individuals who fail to focus on initiating and maintaining professional relationships will find their career goals difficult to attain. The good news is that networking and relationship building are skills that anyone can learn to master.

http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career

"Our guide offers in-depth US college and career profiles as well as degree and wage statistics for over 300 occupations that commonly require college or university education. "

http://www.ctcchicago.org
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http://www.careerleak.com/salary/

A website where you can search salaries and job reviews by company name.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/
Crain's does an outstanding job of keeping up with what's happening with Chicago area businesses. Get your news directly from the website or sign up to have news of interest sent to your email account.

http://www.lawyersforemployees.com/employment_law
Check out this website sponsored by Robert D. Banzuly, Employee Rights Attorney. Call Bob Banzuly at 312.953.4268.

http://www.fastcompany.com/

Online edition of the popular magazine for job hunters. Browse the career resources or the core "themes." Back issues are archived online. Fast Company's Guides provide strategies and advice for job seekers and entrepreneurs.

http://www.fcscareerservices.com
Skokie and Wilmette, IL
847.673.0339
CareersInc@aol.com
Steve Frederick is a career coach who has helped hundreds of people advance in their careers, including people who:
• Don’t know what they want to do next
• Do know what they want, but aren’t sure how to get there
• Are sending out resumes and surfing the job boards until their eyes turn green, but not getting results
• Feel stuck, stalled, or unhappy in their careers
Steve

http://www.bestonlinecollege.org/career-resources/

"Career Resources and Help Guides. Are you looking for a new job? Having the proper tools can give you a head start in finding the perfect job. Here are resources listed to help in your job search."

http://www.homefair.com/real-estate/salary-calculator.asp

If you're considering taking a job in another location, use the Salary Calculator to compare the cost of living in hundreds of cities. Select the city you're living in now (or the closest metropolitan area) and the community you're considering moving to.

http://877ijobs.me/iworks/1.htm
A site where jobshoppers get all the benefits from jobshopping training and support services provided and employers gain free staffing and added productivity in their workplaces. Jobshoppers volunteer for 4-8 weeks, 18-24 hours weekly and build professional networks and contacts. Check it out.

Informational Interviewing by Lola L. Lucas, MA, MBA

What is an Informational Interview?
- - -It's the single best way to find a career you love and a job that you really want. It's an informal sharing of information as equals. Unlike the "sweaty palms" of interviewing for a job, it's a chance to discuss business trends in general and the company in particular without the pressure of being selected or rejected for a position.

Isn't that just a sneaky way to get in for an interview?
- - -No, not if done properly.

Interviewing.com

A new Chicago based startup providing interviewing related resources to job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers. Includes articles, news, reviews, events, and the like. You can also find them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

http://www.jobapplicationcenter.com/
A free online resource helping you find information and advice on how to apply online and offline to every major company in the U.S. Provides accessibility to search a database of over 1500 articles each tailored to a specific company you may be interested in. Resource material is written by experts in that particular field and is free to use.

http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/

Created by What Color is Your Parachute author Richard Nelson Bolles, the Bible offers his always insightful advice. Read his "Fairy Godmother Reports" and the Bolles take on a range of work issues and job hunting strategies.

http://jobstar.org/index.php

JobStar was designed with the California job seeker in mind, but offers good information for any job hunter. You'll find the best collection of salary surveys on the web, help with the "hidden job market" and guides for specific careers.

http://www.quintcareers.com/long-distance_job-search.html

Quintessential Careers' advice on how to conduct a long-distance job search.

http://www.onetonline.org/

The Occupational Information Network (formerly Dictionary of Occupational Titles [DOT] is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. The Skills Search helps match your skills with today's jobs.

http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/opportunity/index.html
New Educational Opportunities for Unemployed Workers "Americans with more education and training have more secure jobs and higher earnings. With jobs hard to find, it may be a good time to consider going back to school.
The President recently announced that unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training. And aid can be significant: In particular, the Federal Pell Grant program can provide up to $5,350 for educational costs at community colleges, colleges and universities, and many trade and technical schools. This is only one example of several federal student aid programs available to assist unemployed workers.

http://www.rileyguide.com/relocate.html

These links include moving and relocation guides, cost of living & demographics, real estate, and school & health care directories.

http://www.salarylist.com/

SalaryList.com provides person, position, job and associated salary information. The site is maintained by MacroKey Data Research Group, a leading data research group. MacroKey has offices in Mountain View, CA, Redmond, WA and New York, NY. Salary research is one of MacroKey's focus area.

Dan told us about a job posting for a position he really wanted. “It’s a perfect fit!” he exclaimed. We advised him not to send a resume, but to apply with a different tool. The employer responded quickly and set up an interview. To Dan’s amazement, the boss said he didn’t need to see a resume at all. He already had all he needed.

Dan learned that, while the resume is certainly still an important weapon in the job-hunters arsenal, today's savvy job hunters are finding other ways to impress the boss.

1. Be Clear on Your Objective. (Research Positions of Interest)
2. Keep Your Skills Current. (Strive to be Flexible and Adaptable)
3. Have a Positive Attitude and Well-Groomed Appearance.
4. Polish Your Presentation. Both on Paper and in Person)
5. Emphasize a Networking Approach. (The Best Job Search Method)
6. Target Smaller, Growing Companies. (2/3 of Future Jobs will be Here)
7. Research Employers. (Show Your Interest, Thoroughness and Preparedness)
8. Consider a Composite Career. (Combining 2 or more Part-Time Jobs)
9. Be Willing to Relocate. (If You Can't Find What You Want, Where You're At)
10. Thank All that Have Helped Along the Way. (They'll Appreciate It)

By Steven Provenzano, CPRW / CEIP
Author, Top Secret Executive Resumes

It seems no matter how good we have it, we all want a better job.
That means keeping track of job listings, networking, tracking down leads, analyzing potential employers and scheduling interviews. But these depend on other people, word of mouth, and the quality and quantity of job postings available at any given time.