Job Resources

Job Search

There are a lot of job search sites out there. Here is a selection of the biggest and most popular.

• Indeed
  Indeed contains listings from major job hunting websites, company web sites, associations, and other online sources.
• Glassdoor
  CareerBliss is a company and salary research destination for both job seekers and seasoned professionals. It includes a searchable job board, company reviews, salary research and original articles with advice for job seekers.
• Career Builder
  Career Builder is searchable by career, region, or industry.
• Dice.com
  The leading job search site for tech jobs.
• Monster.com
  One of the oldest job search sites with a huge selection of job listings to search.
• Simply Hired
  Lets you search a huge selection of jobs.

Military Veteran Job Search

• CareerOneStop Veteran Job Search
  Military veterans can search for jobs using their military occupational specialty (MOS) number to match them with jobs for which they may qualify.

Job Training and Employment Resources

• Goodwill Job Resource Center
  Career training and resources to help in getting a job.

Resume and Interview Help

• Learning Express Library
  Online courses for resumes, interviews, and job search skills.
• Brainfuse
  Use the Adult Learners section to assist in your job search. A live tutor is available to evaluate your resume and provide suggestions to improve it.
• Career OneStop
  Assistance on writing a resume, job search, exploring green careers, career tools, tips on how to negotiate a salary, and much, much more.
• LinkedIn
  Create an online resume that's visible to employers and network with other members.
• Grad's Guide to Getting Hired
  Career preparation needs to start well before graduation. This site's purpose is to help students maximize their chances of finding employment after college.

State of Texas Job Assistance

• Texas Work Force Commission
  Apply for unemployment, search for training providers, and find useful tips for job searching, interviews, and resumes.
• Work in Texas
  Find state jobs, register as a job seeker and access online job search tools.

Federal Government Job Search Assistance

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics: For hundreds of different types of jobs the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.
• United States Office of Personnel Management
  USAJOBS is the Federal Government's official website for Federal jobs and employment information. There is assistance here on how to build your federal government resume. This site also includes special sections for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and students.

Other Useful Information

• Federal Student Aid
  Detailed information on student grants, loans and work-study.
• Unemployment Benefits Texas
  Detailed information on unemployment benefits in Texas.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  Information to help you get assistance with your home or rent.
• Texas Wages
  This site gives a compensation summary for all occupations working in Texas including expected median cash salaries.
• United Way (Denton County) Community Services Directory
  The United Way identifies all governmental and not for profit agencies and organizations in Denton County, providing programs and services on a regular basis.
• Learn How to Become
  Contains tips on how to turn your passions into a career. This site contains a Get Hired Toolkit and Career Resources.