Job Search
www.SkylineJobs.com is our online job posting website. The Career Center provides this free service to Skyline students, give them access to hundreds of online job postings.
To register with www.SkylineJobs.com all you need is an email address and you can begin posting your resume online. You can also begin searching for employment openings in the San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area. If you do not have an email account stop by the career center and our staff will assist you in obtaining one. Register now at www.SkylineJobs.com
Selecting a Resume Format
To enhance your job search it is important to begin by selecting a resume format that best reflects your skills, abilities and previous work accomplishments to the employer. Choosing the right resume format will make the difference between creating a 'goo' resume and a 'great' resume. Here are a few tips to help you make this decision wisely.
The Chronological Format
The Chronological Resume categorizes your work experience in chronological order starting with the most recent, then working backwards. This is an excellent format for those of you who have been committed and focused on a specific career field. Choose the Chronological Resume Format if:
- You want to show your progressive advancement of responsibility in a specific field (e.g. You went from a sales clerk, to a department manager, to store manager, and finally, regional manager);
- You want to show an employer your stable work history;
- Your current job is in the same field for which you are applying;
The Functional Format
The Functional Resume format presents your experience in skill groups which are relevant to the work you want to do and group your accomplishments under these headings. Choose the Functional Resume Format if:
- Your work experience and job titles are not related to your job objective;
- Your experience comes mostly from volunteer work, student activities, or your academic experiences;
- Your job titles do not reflect your true level of responsibility or accomplishments;
- You want to emphasize specific skills that are closely related to your job objective;
- Your have gaps in your work history;
- You are making a career change and you want to illustrate how skills acquired in one setting can be transferred to a new field.
The Combination Format
The Combination Resume format combines both the elements of the chronological and functional (skill groups) resumes. Choose the Combination resume format if:
- You want to emphasis specific skills and accomplishments that meet the need of the job, even though you may not have an extensive work history.
The Scannable Format
A Scannable Resume is a resume which is set-up to be read by resume scanning software. A computer reads your [paper] resume and extracts important information about you, including education, experience, specific skills, etc. Your information is entered into a database from which employers search all electronically stored resumes according to specific job criteria. Choose a scannable resume if:
- The company for which you are applying only accepts scannable resumes;
- You are intending to submit your resume on-line. Although some web-sites will allow you to submit word text, many are switching over to newer versions of application tracking system that can take resumes via e-mail, which automatically transfers resumes into a database without scanning.
- Note: Sample scannable resume includes a Keywords Summary heading.
Resume Guide/Samples
Download the Resume Action Word List in either Microsoft Word Format
Interview Guide/Tips
Job Links
BUILDING ON-LINE RESUMES
JobStar Information on building on-line and paper resumes.
Rebecca Smith's Resumes & Resources Guidelines for posting electronic resumes; as well as resume-writing tips.
RESUME POSTING SITES
Monstertrak.com Job search, career networking and job talk message boards for undergraduate and graduate students looking for employment.
Skylinejobs.com Skyline College's Online Employment Services. Register for local employment opportunities.
The Riley Guide Contains a list of resume sites to post your resume on-line.
HeadHunter Search for Jobs and post resumes.
BridgePath Internet exchange for temporary and permanent staffing services.
America's Job Bank Over one million jobs nationwide, post resumes online and setup an automated job search.
Career Magazine Job search, resume posting, career Articles and Links.
CareerNet Over 200,000 job postings, career resources and employer directory.
CareerBuilder Mega job search to more that 75 of the best career sites on the web.
Job Bank USA Provides employment and resume information services to job candidates, employers and recruitement firms.
Monster.com A good site for students and recent graduates looking for their first job or internship.
NationJob Online Job Database Post your resume ,search companies and employer directories.
Bayareaherc.org This website is an online resource for interested classified employees, full and part-time faculty, and othere district employees to view and access job listings of all member institutions all in one place.
Math and Reading Tutors Needed Presently there are 10 positions available at the rate of $9.25 per hour. Students must be willing to commit to 4-10 hours per week, and enroll in Learning Skills 110, a tutor's training course which counts as transferable units. For more information please email Erika Torres or call (650) 738-4236.
Job Hunt job sites related to county, government, education, and newsgroups
Monster Board search by city/state and occupations
Employment Guide search by cagegory and state
Job web-search by keyword and US region
Interactive Employment Network keyword by county and position
BAY AREA and LOCAL JOB LISTINGS
Job Smart Bay Area-has links to various Bay Area Job resources
CA EDD Job Service California Employment Development Department; Your direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more!
San Francisco Chronicle Newspaper look at classifieds
Academic Position Network Simplify the task of finding a job in higher education
Academic Employment Network If you are looking for a teaching job or other academic position, a successful national employment search is but a click away!
OTHERS LINKS
Craigslist Net-temps Immediate full-time and part-time contract openings
Abag Globe The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is one of more than 560 regional planning agencies across the nation working to help solve problems in areas such as land use, housing, environmental quality, and economic development.
MISCELLANEOUS JOB LISTINGS
Kelly Temp Services Can match you up with a job by skill or by region; To serve our customers, employees, shareholders and society by providing a broad range of staffing services and products.
JOB SEARCH FOR THIRD AGE PEOPLE (>50)
Change.Monster.com Are you thinking about making a move? Get inspiration and information here.
Five oclock club
America
’s Premier Career Coaching and Outplacement Network for Professionals, Managers, and Executives.
Easy Job We will provide you with a strategy to overcome age discrimination, in your resume and during the job interview.
Retirement with a Purpose Retirement with a Purpose provides resources and opportunities to help communicate the message of God's love and forgiveness throughout the world
Interview Strategies Because not all interviews are equal
AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over.
Experience Works Now in our 40th year, Experience Works helps seniors get the training they need to find good jobs in the community.
Senior Job Search If you are over age 50 and searching for employment, or if you are an employer looking for experienced employees, Senior Job Search is the right place to start.
NEW WAYS TO WORK
Top -Consultant Global Opportunities in Consulting
Employment Spot Employment Spot, the employment resource center of the Web, simplifies the search for the best career and employment information online.
New-Ways New Ways is recognized as a leader and powerful advocate for quality youth-serving system development at state, national, and community levels.
LOW COST AND NO COST RESOURCES
http://www.edd.ca.gov/jsrep/jsloc.htm Job Service Locations by City
http://www.edd.ca.gov/eddhome.htm Your direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more!
RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.onestoptoolkit.org/profile_Nashville.cfm One-Stop Toolkit for Serving People with Disabilities
http://www.careeronestop.org/ Access over 1 million jobs, get labor market trends and tips, post your resume for thousands of employers,and MUCH MORE.
http://www.worksupport.com/Main/proed12.asp Information, Resources, & Research about Work & Disability Issue
http://www.onestops.info/ The
National
Center
on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD) provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.
DisabilityInfo.gov
SALARY
Data Masters Guide for computer industry only
SALARY SURVEY SALARIES FOR A VARIETY OF OCCUPATIONS
http://www.salary.com SalaryExpert.com
COMPANY RESEARCH SITES
Non-Profit Center non profits links for info
RESEARCHING STRATEGIES
http:://www.wetfeet.com http://www.worktree.com
http://www.hoovers.com http://www.job-hunt.org
SAMPLE INDUSTRY AND OCCUPATION
http://www.webfeet.com
http://www.vault.com
SITES FOR EMPLOYER RESEARCH
Exploring occupations
BLS career infornation (K-12 focused)
GENERAL CAREER AND JOB RESOURCES SITES
http://www.jobweb.org.
http://careercity.com
http://www.kaplan.com
http://www.ibiblio.org/personality
http://womenemployed.org
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.calapprenticeship.org
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.norcalaborers.org
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.unions.org/home/
http://dir.yahoo.com/business_and_economy/organizations
http://dir.yahoo.com/business_and_economy/business_to_business/labor/unions
http://www.asanet.org
SEMINARS, SHORT COURSES, ETC.
http://www.seminarinformation.com
http://www.extension.csuhayward.edu
MILITARY INFORMATION
http://www.defenselink.mil
http://www.militarycareers.com
TO START A BUSINESS
http://www.entrepreneur.com
http://www.entreworld.org
http://www.businesstown.com/gettingstarted/index.asp
http://www.startup.wsj.com
http://www.myownbusiness.org Helpful resources for creating a business plan.
http://www.bplans.com/st Free online business courses for entrepreneurs!
MARKETING YOURSELF OR YOUR BUSINESS
http://www.businessknowhow.com/bkhmarketing.htm
http://www.womanowned.com
http://www.csba.com
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
CAREER OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
California Career & Employment Center Provides valuable resources concerning employment.
Contract Employment Weekly Jobs for engineering, IT/IS and Technical personnel.
Emerging Occupations New occupations created by changes in technology, or existing occupations that have been changed.
E-Span Job database for over 1700 employers and 35,000 job openings.
Job Web Career and Job related sites.
Hometown Careers is your direct connection to employment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Select your local area to get started.
www.hotU.com participate in an on-line Healthcare Industry Career Fair August 26-28,2003. Students must register at www.hotu.com as soon as possible with their current resume, click on "Test the Chat Room" prior to August 26th to ensure their computer can connect successfully to the chat room and then come back on August 26th for the hiring event. |
