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Jobs and Careers
Job Hunting and Career Exploration | Miscellaneous Job Hunting Sites | Government Jobs | Careers - Infomation and Advice | Wages and Salaries |
Madison Area Free Computer and Internet Access Map | Resources for the Unemployed | Classes, Computer Training, and Writing Assistance |
Business Resources | Library Jobs | Teen Job Sites
Assistance for Job Seekers
Madison Public Library, the Madison Senior Center, and the UW-Writing Center will be offering weekly workshops for job seekers at the Central Library. Trained personnel from the Library, the Writing Center, and the Senior Center will help interested individuals
- write resumes and cover letters
- use credible job search web sites
- apply for jobs online
- establish free, web-based email accounts for job search contacts.
Sessions are offered Monday afternoons, 1 - 4 p.m. December 7 and 14. Interested job seekers may register for hour-long sessions by calling 266-6350. Drop-ins are welcome and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Featured Databases
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library provides an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series. Create your own individual username and password to take tests and track your progress. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Includes GED, EMS, Firefighter, PPST - Praxis, Civil Service, and reading, math and writing skills practice exams.
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Job Hunting and Career Exploration
Job Center of Wisconsin
Look for jobs, fill out applications, write resumes, and more. Great starting site.
Wisconsin’s WorkNet
A great Wisconsin state resource with labor and occupational data, salary ranges, JobNet, and many other links for both job seekers and employers.
State of Wisconsin
Click “Employment in Wisconsin” on the left
U.S. Department of Labor
A good gateway to lots of links.
Miscellaneous Job Hunting Sites
Dane County Job Service
This site has links to local Dane County Companies as well as many job assistance links.
Newspapers
Madison.com (Capital Times and Wisconsin State Journal)
These two local papers now utilize Yahoo! Jobs.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Click “Jobnogging”
Other newspapers by state or city
Popular Sites for Job Searching
- Craig's List
- Madison Jobs
- Wisconsin Job Network
- Yahoo! Jobs
- Monster.com
- Career Builder
- Indeed
- Job Central
- Job.com
- True Careers
- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Portals
Government Jobs
City of Madison
Dane County
State of Wisconsin
United States
Careers – Information and Advice
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Worknet
Career Guide to Industries
O*NET Online
Career One Stop / Career Info Net
Job Hunter’s Bible
Wages and Salaries
Salary.com
Career Builder
National Compensation Survey
WorkNet Click on “Wage Comparison”
U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Click on “Wages, Earnings & Benefits”
Other Madison Resources for Job Seekers
Madison Area Free Computer and Internet Access
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