The internet plays a vital part in today's job market - for both employers and job seekers. To help navigate your search, we've compiled our favorite useful links to career resource sites & community networking sites.
Our favorite reference for résumé writing. Don't be misled by the appearance of the site itself. Those who follow the author's advice will be well on the way to a very presentable résumé.
Geared towards California job seekers, but still very useful for its information about planning, résumé preparation, interviewing, salaries, and other relevant topics. Well organized and thorough.
This classic career reference updated annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is now on-line. Read occupational summaries ranging from accounting to zoology.
Check out a wide variety of relevant and interesting articles, including some on interviewing that are particularly strong. The site offers a job search service for those looking for work nationwide or beyond. We have no information about its results.
Not so much about getting the right job, more about excelling once you get it or making your own enterprise better. This author has contributed ideas and impetus to CareerSmiths. The writing is sometimes over-the top, but still worthwhile.
A well kept secret, the site of the state Job Service is well worth a visit. It even posts career positions.
State government is still one of the largest employers in our area. Access all permanent position announcements for state service, learn how to apply, and even download most of the forms you'll need.
This site provides links to employment listings for the entire UW Network, including UW-Madison and student jobs.
Learn about the area's resources for a quality life - schools, parks, media, and more. Put up with being repeatedly told how great it is to live here, and you will find much solid information.
This is a link to more links. Check out websites for a variety of area businesses and get a feel for the services and the jobs that Madison and Southwest Wisconsin can offer. Also check out nonprofit resources along with professional, interest, service, and action organizations.
Very extensive city-sponsored site covering many public resources such as Monona Terrace. Access sites for public schools as well as higher education institutions. It also gives info on transportation / parking and access to administrative offices and elected officials.
Good background on county government issues, e.g. land use, commuter rail service, and budget. See commission reports and press releases; also, the Clerk's home page for all basic election info.
Locally focused volunteer site that offers resources on general interest topics ranging from health to youth & domestic abuse. Connect with community and neighborhood organizations. Some are quite complete, e.g. the City of Stoughton.
Information regarding history and status of efforts of the living wage movement to more constructively use public dollars. It has gained much local acceptance and relevance to our local economy.
Innovative self-help resource for people wishing to independently buy and sell their homes. For-sale-by-owner listings and open houses. Info on financing legal details and many very useful community links with a family focus.
A Wisconsin-focused alternative to the United Way. It tends to support smaller, innovative, and some might say more progressive organizations. The site offers agency links, a calandar of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and information about activities that you might want to support.
These links have little to do with careers, but they have a lot to do with living in our community. Follow them to our two Senators and 2nd District Representative. Read what they have to say. Send email. Be heard!