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Selected Web Sites

Related to KNR

MindyFit.com/Certifications
Lists certifications granted by eleven major organizations. Categories include cost; examination format; number of days; prerequisites; types of professionals who take the examination; knowledge, skills, & abilities of those who are certified.

Opportunities in Physical Education and Related Areas (OPERA)
From the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education

Jobs and Careers
From Human Kinetics

Fitness Management, Job Fair
Includes sections for Jobs Available and Jobs Wanted.  Registration required, but there is no cost.

The NCAA News
Updated daily, Monday through Friday.  For job opportunities in college athletics.

American Physical Therapy Association
Includes job openings and other information for physical therapists.

IDEA -- The International Association of Fitness Professionals
Includes job opportunities industry wide.  Updated monthly.
 


General Job Search Sites

Newspaper Links
Although not stricly speaking a job search site, this site provides links to newspapers including classified ads. Newspapers with classified ads are designated in bold face type.

llinois State University Alumni and Placement Services
Includes Job Listings, FAQS, Events, and e-Recruiting, an online, 24 hour-a -day resume and joblisting service.

Amrica's Job Bank

Career Journal.com

Employment Guide.com

CollegeGrad.com

Career Builder

Job Options.com

jobweb.com

monster.com

Nation Job Network

Resume Magic

USA Jobs
 


Selected Books

To find information on how to get ready for the job market, search in the Milner Library Online Catalog under the following subject headings: Resumes (Employment); Employment Interviewing; Job Hunting. Selected titles are listed below. To determine availability, check the Online Catalog.
 
  • The Be-All End-All, Get Me a Job Book: 350 Guaranteed-to-Work JobSearch Tips.
  • HF5382.7 .B373 1995
  • Break the Rules : the Secret Code to Finding a Great Job Fast.
  • HF5382.7 .C628 2001
  • Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Interview.
  • HF5549 .I6 D666 1997
  • Designing the Perfect Résumé
  • HF5383 .C74 2000
  • Dynamite Resumes.
  • Ref HF5383 .K69 1992, Floor 2
  • Dynamic Salary Negotiations.
  • Ref HF5549.5 .I6 k718 1998, Floor 2
  • Electronic Resume Revolution: Create a Winning Resume for the New World of Job Seeking.
  • HF5383 .K42 1994
  • Employment Interview Handbook.
  • HF5549.5 .I6 E48 1999
  • eResumes : Everything You Need to Know About Using Electronic Resumes to Tap Into Today's Job Market.
  • HF5383 .W453 2001
  • Five Minute Interview.
  • HF5549.5 .I6 B39 1998
  • Games Companies Play : the Job Hunter's Guide to Playing Smart & Winning Big in the High-Stakes Hiring Game
  • HF5382.7 .M686 2000
  • Getting Your Foot in the Door : When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On.
  • HF5382.7 .S853 2002
  • Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing.
  • Ref HF5383 .P735 1995, Floor 2
  • How to Say It In Your Job Search : Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences, and Paragraphs for Resumes,

  • Cover Letters, and Interviews.
    HF5383 .K364 2002
  • Interview for Success.
  • Ref HF5549.5 .I6 K72 1998, Floor 2
  • Just Resumes : 200 Powerful and Proven Successful Resumes.
  • HF5383.M2851997
  • Landing Your First Real Job.
  • HF5382.7.L55 1996
  • Help! My Job Interview Is Tomorrow!
  • Ref HF5381 .T26 1991, Floor 2
  • High Impact Resumes and Letters: How to Communicate Your Qualificationsto Employers.
  • HF5383 .K7 1995
  • How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae.
  • Ref HF5383 .J24 1993, Floor 2
  • Job Notes : Networking.
  • HF5382.7.H431997
  • 175 High Impact Resumes.
  • HF5383.B3241996
  • Resumes and Cover Letters That Have Worked.
  • Ref HF5383 .R424 1996, Floor 2
  • Resumes for Better Jobs.
  • HF5383 .B68 1994
  • Make Your Job Interview a Sucess.
  • HF5549 .5 .I6B5 1994
  • Portfolio Power : the New Way to Showcase All Your Job Skills.
  • HF5383.K48151997
  • Real-Resumes for Students.
  • HF5383 .R3963 2000
  • Resumes! Resumes! Resumes!
  • Ref HF5383 .R4715 1995
  • Resumes that Get Jobs.
  • HF5383 .G725 1994
  • Resume Writing.
  • Ref HF5383 .B57 1990, Floor 2 Desk
  • Sure Hire Cover Letters.
  • HF5383 .K375 1994
  • Tips for Finding the Right Job.
  • DOC.L37.2:T49/996
  • What Color Is Your Parachute?
  • Ref HF5383 .B56 (annual)
  • Who says There Are No Jobs Out There? : 25 Irreverent Rules.
  • HF5382.7.W445 1997
  • Your Resume: Key to a Better Job.
  • HF5383.C68 1995

     

     
     
     
     
     


    Relocation Information

    One strategy to use is to become familiar with local newspapers.  Two subscription databases, Lexis Nexis (select News/U.S. News) and News Illinois are available to ISU students and staff.  Although these subscriptions do not include classified ads, they will be helpful in learning about the communities.

    REALTOR.com
    Includes the salary calculator.

    Best Jobs USA
    Covers city overviews, salary comparisons, college overviews and general information on relocating.

    1 2 3 Reloction
    Part of the America Relocation Network.

    USA CityLink

    Relocation Central
     


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