Employment Help:

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General Employment Databases:

The easiest way to search for employment databases is to use Google or any other search engine. In the search box type in the words employment databases. Below is a sampling of results for this search.

• http://www.indeed.com/
• http://www.washjob.com/jobdatan.htm
• http://www.employmentspot.com/

Specific Employment Databases: 

To search for specific employment databases you can use Google or any search engine and type in the following for a state search employment Pennsylvania for a list of employment databases in Pennsylvania. Below is a list of web sites for jobs in Pennsylvania.

• http://www.pennsylvaniajobs.com/
• https://www.cwds.state.pa.us/cwdsonline
• http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/scsc/site/default.asp
• http://sites.state.pa.us/jobpost.html
• http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/pennsylvania.shtml
• http://www.jobsinpa.com/
• http://www.papen.us/
• http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/
• http://www.job-applications.com - Find hundreds of online applications and printable job forms.

You can also target specific companies, hospitals, universities, schools, etc. and search their employment opportunities link. Go to Google or any search engine and type in the name of the company. For example, type in Campbell Soup, or University of Pennsylvania and then look for the job opportunities link on their web site.

Printed and Electronic Resources:

You can also search for books and electronic materials in the MCLINC catalog available in the library and from home. Books and other material can be requested and sent to the Free Library of Springfield Township (FLS) via interlibrary loan.

• Reference USA is an online database of companies throughout the US and is on the FLS web site and searchable from home.

• The following is a list of helpful resources for job hunting available in MCLINC libraries:

• Bright, Jim. (2006.). Amazing résumés : what employers want to see--and how to say it. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Criscito, Pat, 1953-. (c2006.). Designing the perfect résumé. Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's.

• Crittenden, Ann. (c2004.). If you've raised kids, you can manage anything : leadership begins at home. New York : Gotham Books.

• Dikel, Margaret F. (c2006.). Guide to internet job searching. New York : McGraw-Hill.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2005.). Expert resumes for computer and Web jobs. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2005.). Expert resumes for teachers and educators. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2006.). Expert resumes for military-to-civilian transitions. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2007.). Cover letter magic : trade secrets of professional resume writers. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2007.). Expert resumes for baby boomers. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Enelow, Wendy S. (c2008.). Expert resumes for people returning to work. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Farley, Janet I. (c2005.). Military-to-civilian career transition guide : the essential job search handbook for service members. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0419/2004015097.html

• Farr, J. Michael. (c2005.). 15-minute cover letter : write an effective cover letter right now. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Farr, J. Michael. (c2005.). The quick resume & cover letter book : write and use an effective resume in only one day. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Farr, J. Michael. (c2007.). Same-day resume : write an effective resume in an hour. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Farr, J. Michael. (c2008.). The quick resume & cover letter book : write and use an effective resume in only one day. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Ireland, Susan. (c2000.). The complete idiot's guide to the perfect resume. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books.

• Ireland, Susan. (c2006.). The complete idiot's guide to the perfect resume. New York : Alpha.

• Jonas, M. Rose. (c2004.). Can I lie on my resumé? : strategies that win the career game. St. Louis, MO : EFG.

• Kennedy, Joyce Lain. (c2003.). Resumes for dummies. New York, NY : Wiley Pub.

• Kennedy, Joyce Lain. (c2007.). Resumes for dummies. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub.

• Krannich, Ronald L. (c2005.). Nail the resume! : great tips for creating dynamite resumes. Manassas Park, VA : Impact.

• Krannich, Ronald L. (c2007.). The blue-collar resume and job hunting guide : secrets to getting and keeping the job you really want. Manassas Park, VA : Impact Publications.

• Kursmark, Louise. (c2006.). Best résumés for college students and new grads. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Lowstuter, Clyde C. (2007.). In search of the perfect job : 8 steps to the $250,000+ executive job that's right for you. New York : McGraw-Hill.

• Noble, David F. (David Franklin), 1935-. (c2004.). Gallery of best résumés. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Noble, David F. (David Franklin), 1935-. (c2005.). Gallery of best resumes : for people without a four-year degree. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Noble, David F. (David Franklin), 1935-. (c2007.). Gallery of best cover letters : a collection of quality cover letters by professional resume writers. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Resumes for nursing careers. New York : McGraw-Hill. (c2007.).

• Resumes for sales and marketing careers : with sample cover letters. New York, NY : McGraw-Hill. (c2005.).

• Rosenberg, Arthur D. (c2008.). The resume handbook : how to write outstanding resumes & cover letters for every situation. Avon, MA : Adams Media Corp.

• Schaffer, Karen, 1971-. (c2005.). The complete book of resumes : simple steps for writing a powerful resume. Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0518/2005025010.html

• Stafford, Diane. (c2004.). 1000 best job hunting secrets. Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks. The guide to basic resume writing. Chicago : VGM Career Books. (c2004.).

• Troutman, Kathryn K. (c2003.). Creating your high school resume : a step-by-step guide to preparing an effective resume for jobs, college, and training programs. Indianapolis : JIST Works.

• Troutman, Kathryn K. (c2004.). The student's federal career guide : 10 steps to find and win top government jobs and internships. Baltimore, MD : The Resume Place.

• Troutman, Kathryn K. (c2007.). Federal resume guidebook : strategies for writing a winning federal electronic resume, KSAs, and essays. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Whitcomb, Susan Britton, 1957-. (2002.). eResumes : everything you need to know about using electronic resumes to tap into today's job market. New York : McGraw-Hill. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh024/2001275907.html

• Whitcomb, Susan Britton, 1957-. (c2007.). Résumé magic : trade secrets of a professional résumé writer. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works.

• Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth. (c2006.). What colleges don't tell you : (and other parents don't want you to know) : 272 secrets for getting your kid into the top schools. New York : Hudson Street Press.

• Yate, Martin John. (c2003.). Resumes that knock 'em dead. Avon, Mass. : Adams Media.

Ask a Librarian:

Ask a Reference Librarian for assistance with searching any of the databases listed above. You can call the library at 215-836-5300, or use the Ask Here PA link on our web page which is available 24/7.