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College Grad

College Grad: Job Negotiations

For Students 9th - 10th
Remember that you are not in a position to negotiate money (and/or any of the other attachments) until after the "sale" is made. Find out how to know when you are truly ready to negotiate.
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College Grad

College Grad: Job Search Prep

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource has prepared a tutorial-style article on preparing for your job search. Follow these straightforward steps to get your job search off to a productive start!
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Job Hunter's Bible: What Color Is Your Parachute

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a career planning resource? This site is created to supplement the What Color Is Your Parachute book. Take career assessments and explore career planning with these online activities.
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Engineer Girl: Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Doesn't an engineer drive a train? Yes, but the career of engineering is so much more! Explore this comprehensive list of all types of engineering careers. Learn what each entails, find out how to plan for them, learn how to set up job...
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Actuarial Foundation: Building Your Future: Succeeding [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through information, examples, and practice, students learn about the costs and advantages of post-secondary education, how to understand the potential earnings and benefits of a job, how to make a budget, and why it is important to...
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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Job Star: Guides for Specific Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a career guide? This career planning resources is organized by job-specific field. Explore the required training, education, earnings, working environments, and career insight of your dream job!
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Monster: Job Descriptions

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question asked of students. This site, sponsored by Monster.com, reviews careers open to those entering the job market. Includes a description of the job, skills and education...
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Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Goal Setting

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you in the process setting goals for your future? Explore the Amby goal setting resources to assist in setting goals for finding a job.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: What Employers Want

For Students 9th - 10th
When you scan the want ads looking for a new job, you see all sorts of requirements - a bachelor's degree, at least two years experience in the field, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. But what about the intangibles? What are...
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Job Monkey: Cool Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
JobMonkey helps you find seasonal or year-round jobs working for employers who can offer you unique opportunities to travel the world, have fun, and earn good money doing it.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Job Skills Checklist

For Students 9th - 10th
A handout listing an inventory of skills that may be included in a resume or cover letter.
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Job Bank Usa: Written Communication Skills Interview Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the kinds of written communication issues that concern prospective employers. As you read these potential interview questions, you have the opportunity to examine your own writing skills and decide how you can best address areas...
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O*net (Occupational Info Network) Knowledge Site

For Students 9th - 10th
O*NET, replacement for the US Dictionary of Occupational Titles as well as the Directory of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Job Outlook, provides "Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Interview Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you getting ready for a job interview? Learn how to interview like a pro using the Career City interview tips.
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Career One Stop: My Skills My Future

For Students 9th - 10th
mySkills myFuture, a career-preparation service that helps people find new careers based on previous work experience, is designed for adults seeking new career paths. But students should not hesitate to test out its career information...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
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Vocational Information Center: Visual Art Career Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource for anyone thinking about a career in art, the Vocational Information Center publishes a directory of links to art-related occupations. Find information on job availability, supplies, working conditions, preparation, wages,...
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College Grad

College Grad: First Things First

For Students 9th - 10th
Job offer in hand? Make sure you take the proper steps to document the offer and prepare for your new job.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Career Gates: Soft Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Soft Skills highlights the skills employees need to be successful. These include communication, eye contact, listening, teamwork, positive attitude, proper handshake, professional appearance and respect. Soft skills are the abilities to...
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Mapping Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
You've earned a 4-year degree, have grand plans to build a career and are ready to face the world. For many, the next step is simple: begin the job search or grad school. Looking for another option? If you're interested in seeing a new...
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Cool Works: Cools Jobs in Exciting Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool Works is all about you finding a seasonal job or career in some of the greatest places on Earth. Get a summer job in Yellowstone, Yosemite, or another national park wonder. Find a great camp counselor job to keep you busy all summer...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Writing Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you ready to apply for your dream job? Explore tips to develop a great cover letter to help you get the job!

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