Career Resources You Can Use

In today's accelerated information age, you have a wealth of career resources to turn to. In fact, you might sometimes feel there's too much information to choose from! This section of the website focuses on four types of career resources: career articles, job boards and job aggregators, career assessment tools, and resume distribution services. Where appropriate, links are provided to access more information about particular career resources you might be interested in.

Whether you choose to make use of any or all of the career resources included in this section is up to you. I encourage you to read the information and decide which elements sound most helpful for your specific job search or career search needs.

Not All Career Resources are Created Equal

Two popular topics are job boards and resume distribution services. The probable effectiveness of each can be argued either way, depending on the source you consult.

For example, the questions that arise with job boards include whether to use them, how well they work (or don't), how many to sign up with, and more. Without attempting to cover comprehensively such a broad—and sometimes controversial—subject, the relevant page in this section does offer helpful tips and suggest a few specific resources you can check out.

Resume distribution also generates some debate. The proliferation of companies that provide these services has made it increasingly difficult to decide which one to use. It also doesn't address current job search trends, which strongly emphasize the importance of targeted networking and relationship-building versus a more widespread, broader approach.

Suggestion: Weigh your choices and select those that make the most sense for you and your needs.