16 September 2009 - 11:06Featured Website: BioSpace.com - Reviewed by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

biotech.jpgBioSpace.com should be a must on the favorites list for people in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical fields. This site is really great source, not only for job searching, but the latest news about topics being researched. A really cool thing about this site is that it doesn’t limit its job postings and information to the United States, this site provides information for Europe and Asia. The site allows you to post your resume so member companies can search for employees. It also features company information for companies across the country, as well as, information about career fairs within the United States. Something I found rather interesting is that there is a section on this page for investors. This way you can follow the growth and profit from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. BioSpace.com is a terrific source whether you are just starting to look for a career or you are a professional in your field.  

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10 September 2009 - 13:13Featured Website: Glassdoor.com - by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

glassdoor1.jpg     Glassdoor.com - Did you ever really want to know exactly how good a company can be to work for? Well this website is an excellent source for just that. It allows you to view opinions from employees of major companies or corporations like Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and many others in all different industries. While searching some of the companies I thought would be great to work for, I found that not all employees are happy. Now everyone has their own opinions and viewpoints, but at least you can get an idea of what a company is like before you apply or are hired.  

     Not only does this site have information regarding the well-being of their employees, but you can also look at the salaries. It compares the different positions within the company, as well as, comparing companies to one another. It also gives salaries which are common for certain cities or states and what the common salaries are for certain jobs.
    Another great aspect of this site is that people who had interviews post about how the hiring process went and sometimes, even the interview questions which were asked. It also includes featured jobs from other online job search websites.
  I would definitely recommend this website to job hunters and people who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in a given industry. It absolutely is a great tool to use especially if you are confused or are not exactly sure what you would like to do with your career and future.

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20 July 2009 - 9:25Featured Website: The American Academy of Forensic Sciences

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http://www.aafs.org/

Did you ever watch CSI, Navy NCIS, or Bones and say, ‘Wow those are cool jobs, I would love to do that!” Even though Hollywood likes to add or subtract aspects of the job, careers in forensic science are real. The link posted is for the American Academy of Forensics Sciences (AAFS) which is a professional society whose members are from all disciplines of forensics science. People might not realize that there are many fields within forensics including toxicology, anthropology, pathology/biology, jurisprudence, engineering sciences, criminalistics, and more. This website offers information about careers in the different fields, as well as, lists and contact information of colleges and universities with degrees in forensics within the United States and countries around the world. A feature of this society is The Young Forensic Scientist Forum. This is an area which allows college students or newcomers to the field, to interact with established professionals to learn and keep up with new current topics in forensics.

Website Reviewer- Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student   

  

 

 

 

 

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12 March 2009 - 11:41Featured Website: MyMajors.com

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http://mymajors.com/

With such a wide variety of majors available, are you confused about which one you want to pick? Don’t be! MyMajors.com can help. This site asks a variety of questions about high school performance and interests. Answering these questions takes approximately 10-15 minutes, at the conclusion of which, the user is given a list of the top 5 majors for which he/she may be suited. It also has links that provide more information about those majors, and what schools are best known for strong programs in that major. MyMajors.com is a definite help in figuring out how you could spend your time in college! 

Website reviewer - Mikaela Maria, Keystone College student

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28 August 2008 - 16:09Test Your Resume Writing Skills

Think you know it all when it comes to effective resume writing?  Developed by Quintessential Careers, a leader in online career and job-search advice, this is a great online quiz for entry-level job seekers to test their resume writing knowledge.  If you provide your email address, the correct answers will be sent to you via email.  If you prefer not to provide your email address, the Career Development Center staff can provide you with the correct answers - feel free to email cdc@keystone.edu & we will email you the answers. 

Take the quiz here: http://www.quintcareers.com/new_grad_resume_quiz.html

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25 August 2008 - 12:55Featured Website: TheCareerProject.org

This website provides a free career profile database that allows users to read interviews with people working in hundreds of different careers.  This is a great resource for those who want to know the “real deal” about careers directly from the people working in them.  Each profile will provide the reader with the answers to questions such as “What exactly do you do?”, “How should someone new to the workforce get a job like yours?”, “How did you get your job?”, “How many hours do you work a week on average?” “What was your gross income for the last year you worked?”, ” Please list any benefits you have.” 

http://www.thecareerproject.org/

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14 August 2008 - 14:11Featured Website: Idealist.org

 

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Want to not only get a good job, but get a good job in which you do good?  Check out Idealist.org one of the best sites out there that features jobs in nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries.  They have blogs, Idealist user profiles from across the globe (yes, even Yemen), and free guides to nonprofit careers for first time job-seekers and those wishing to change careers.     

http://www.idealist.org/

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13 August 2008 - 15:12How Do Your Skills Match Up With Your Career Choice?

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Do you know the O?  The O*NET includes information for over 950 occupations and allows users to get a listing of jobs that match current or soon-to-be acquired skills.   http://online.onetcenter.org/

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12 August 2008 - 12:23Featured Website: CareerTV.com

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http://www.careertv.com/v2/FrontDoor.aspx

Hooked on YouTube?  Check out CareerTV - a website and syndicated TV show that bills itself “the first and only global television programmer and interactive website designed to help college students and young professionals develop long-lasting, successful careers.” Job seekers can view videos on the latest news for a range of topics including resumes, interviewing, salaries, and more.  One of the best features of this site is the opportunity to view a Q&A session with recruiters from employers such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hilton, Merck & Company, Inc., The Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.  You’ll get tips about how to create the resume that employers want to see and how to answer key interview questions directly from the people in charge of hiring for these agencies/companies.

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