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

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/

This is a blog created by an anonymous recruiter who posts excerpts from some of the disastrous resumes and cover letters that come across his desk.  Before relegating these resumes to the circular file, he shares the hilarity with the world.  The posts range from the common typo to the truly bizzare communications.   

Read here: http://resumehell.blogspot.com/

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/

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy Scouts of America is seeking a part-time (20-25 hrs/week) coordinator for its Scout Reach Program. Scouting experience (girl or boy scouts) is not required, but helpful.

This is a grant funded position and the start date will depend on the availability of grant funds.

You must be 21+ years of age to apply.   Full details about this position are available on the College Central Network: http://collegecentral.com/keystone/

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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/

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.

Gain real world experience in financial services by doing an internship at Linden Asset Management in Clarks Summit, PA.  Check out the company website here: http://www.lindenam.com/

The full details of this internship including application instructions are available on Keystone’s College Central Network.  You may register or log in here: http://collegecentral.com/keystone/

Considering a career in accounting?  Wondering how much money you’ll earn?  Check out this salary info for accountants in Scranton, Pennslyvania from Indeed.com.  Click on ‘View Larger Salary Graph’ below for detailed information. 

A must-have guide that provides the reader with valuable information about how to conduct a successful online job search.  Includes an extensive listing of websites.  Click on the image of the book below to order the book on Amazon or review it for free in the Career Development Center! Don’t limit yourself to Monster!