Research Guides: Career Information Guide: Web Sources

Commerical Career Web Sites

The following commercial web sites can help you find work across the United States (and, in some cases, abroad).

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Monster
Monster.com is one of the largest employment websites in the world, owned and operated by Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Indeed
Indeed enables you to search jobs posted on thousands of websites. Employers also post jobs directly on Indeed.
SimplyHired
Quick browse by company, location, and salary requirements (including highest salaries listed on site).
Idealist.org
Job site with a focus on community engagement and action.
Idealistas
Spanish-language version of idealist.org

Web Sites That Work Best

The web sites on this page are considered the best for finding career information. Government agencies are responsible and the library strongly recommends that you use them.

WOIS/The Career Information Center - SVC Libraries pay for access to WOIS - so you will need to use the link from the Library homepage. WOIS is a non-profit organization that researches and distributes information on Washington careers, schools and training programs. Follow the directions to log-in.
O*Net - learn about occupations and data collected by the O*Net Project. The O*Net Resource Center was created by the U.S. Dept. of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) also comes from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Updated annually it lists hundreds of jobs with: training & education requirements, earnings, job prospects, and working conditions. Links to more information is also provided.
WorkSource is a statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provide an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington State.