Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center

Suggested Library of Congress (LC) subject headings include:

Job Hunting

Applications for positions

Resumes (Employment)

Occupations

Professions

Civil Service Positions

Clerical Occupations

Job Descriptions

Job Evaluation

Part-time Employment

Vocational Guidance

Career Development

Employment Forecasting

LC call numbers:

HD 5701- 6000.9

Labor Market. Labor Supply. Labor Demand. Including unemployment, manpower policy, occupational training, employment agencies

HF 5381- 5386

Vocational Guidance. Career Development

Title

Call#

Best jobs for the 21st century

HF5381.15 .F37 2001

The Florida job bank

HF5382.5.U6 F6 2005

Title

Location

Occupational outlook handbook- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Available via Proquest and online

Brazen Careerist

Available online

Career and Kids

Available online

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals

Available online and in print

The Career Development Quarterly

Available online and in print

Career Opportunities: The High-Tech Career Handbook

Available online

Career Planning & Adult Development Journal

Available online

Career World

Available online

Careers and Occupations: Looking to the Future

Available online and in print

JobWatch

Available online

Title of Database

Testing & Education Reference Center - Gale Cengage Learning

Company and Industry Databases: These databases are useful for finding information related to companies, industries, industry ratios, and market shares. As well as, finding articles in journals about topics related to specific companies.

ABI/Inform Complete - ProQuest

Web sites & Descriptions

2-1-1

2-1-1 provides essential human service, such as, training, employment, food pantries, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention programs for teenage children, affordable housing options, and support groups.

http://211us.org/

Employ Florida Local Affiliate One-Stop Center Directory

This Florida State page provides an interactive map of Workforce agency locations throughout the entire state. It provides access to a complete listing of all One-Stop Centers.

http://www.floridajobs.org/onestop/onestopdir/index.htm

Broward County Careers [HR Recruiter]

Broward County employs over 7,000 people in a variety of careers in approximately eighty divisions from Aviation to Parks & Recreation, Libraries and many more. The Broward County Careers website offers an online system which allows you to explore and apply for jobs within the Broward County government. Free registration is required to apply for employment.

http://www.broward.org/careers/

Broward County Public Schools Employment Website

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, employs over 36,800 full and part-time employees in a variety of jobs including teaching, custodial, food service, transportation, secretarial and many more. Job openings and requirements are listed on their website.

http://www.browardschools.com/departments/employment/

Broward County Public Schools Instruction Staffing Department

There is also a separate website explaining certification, other requirements and benefits for teachers only. It includes an online application form.

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/teacher/

CareerBuilder [Sun-Sentinel job classifieds]

The CareerBuilder website allows you to search for South Florida jobs from the Sun-Sentinel classifieds plus job listings from career sites nationwide. It also includes job-related resources, tools, and advice, as well as information on career fairs. Other features requiring free registration include the ability to create or post a resume, and set up job alerts.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/classified/jobs/

CareerJockey.org

CareerJockey’s mission is to publish job hunt, career discernment and career advancement resources for both adults and college students in order to help these individuals maximize career success and achieve work life balance.

http://www.careerjockey.org

CareerOneStop.org

CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources, including a resume tutorial and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.

http://www.careeronestop.org

City of Fort Lauderdale Human Resources Department

The City of Fort Lauderdale website includes a Job List with current openings and online application form.

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/jobs/jobs.htm

Employ Florida Marketplace

State of Florida's career and job seeking website offers career planning resources, such as self-assessment tools, occupation analysis tools, skill matching and career exploration; training and educational programs; job seeking assistance such as employer profiles, resume and letter writing tools, interview tips, and job listings; and market analysis tools.

http://www.employflorida.com/

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

FINRA’s informative brochure helps the unemployed figure out how to handle their finances during a period of unemployment by taking the steps of controlling their finances, using all available employment services, and protecting themselves from financial fraud.

Managing Your Job Transition

Jobing

The South Florida Jobing.com website offers information on South Florida companies and employers, current job openings, job fairs, and more. Other features requiring free registration include the ability to post a resume, build resumes and cover letters, and set up email alerts.

http://southflorida.jobing.com/

JobsDirectUSA.com

JobsDirectUSA helps Americans find employment, provide businesses and corporations with the resources needed to successfully continue operating and help end the economic recession which led to millions of employment layoffs in 2008.

http://jobsdirectusa.com

LemonadeIt.com

LemonadeIt.com provides laid-off workers with information and resources about unemployment, health insurance, retirement plans, continuing education, entrepreneurship, and even gives access to freebies and coupons.

http://www.lemonadeit.com/

Monster

The Monster.com website offers information on job openings, job fairs, career advice and more. Additional features that require free registration include the ability to post a resume, set up email alerts and RSS feeds, and network with other registered users. More features are available for premium members at an additional cost.

http://www.monster.com/

NSU Job Opportunities

Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more!

NSU Human Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.

http://www.bls.gov/OCO/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA)

The USVA provides excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. The department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.

A Summary of VA Benefits

WorkForce One

The WorkForce One website offers information on job searching, employers, posting resumes, career development, wages and salaries, job training and workshops, unemployment claims, veteran services, and more. Assistance is also available at the WorkForce One Centers. See the website for locations. Also see the following WorkForce One-affiliated job searching website: One Stop Job Center (SMIS)
https://osmis.state.fl.us/Osmis/WelcomePage.jsp

http://www.wf1broward.com/

WorkSearch (AARP)

The AARP Foundation has a broad array of services to help older workers find more meaningful employment. In addition to providing access to skills assessment and training, the AARP Foundation can even connect qualified individuals with on-the-job training at companies that value your experience and dedication.

http://www.aarpworksearch.org/pages/default.aspx

Florida Library Jobs (professional librarian positions)

http://floridalibraryjobs.org/

Library Jobs in Florida (non MLS required positions)

http://floridalibraryjobs.org/more

LibGig

http://www.libgig.com/

LISJobs

http://www.lisjobs.com/

University of Texas School of Information Jobweb (library jobs nationwide)

http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/jobweb/

ALA JobList

http://joblist.ala.org/

ALA’s Get a Job

http://www.getajob.ala.org/