The amount of career related information on the internet is mind boggling. We’ve sifted through it to bring you the best of the best – the most comprehensive information and the most effective services and products to help you achieve your career goals.

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Research and Preparation

	Vault.com Research companies, industries and education programs
	O*Net OnLine Research occupations and their education/skill requirements, pay levels, and future growth outlook
	Fort Bend County Library System Fort Bend County library system online
	JobHuntersBible Website supplement to the best selling book What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles
	Hoover's Online Get information on thousands of companies
	Salary.com What are you worth? Salary wizard, news and advice

CareerKnowledge Newsletter – Click Here
A career newsletter featuring brief articles from employment industry leaders Wendy Enelow and Wayne Gonyea

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Job Search

	Indeed.com National job aggregator
	Job-Hunt.org The online job search guide
	Government Jobs Official job site of the U.S. Federal Government
	Fort Bend Star Classifieds Search the Fort Bend Star newspaper's employment classifieds
	Fort Bend Herald-Coaster Classifieds Search the Herald-Coaster newspaper's employment classifieds
	The WorkSource Career center provides free computer, fax, telephone and other resources for job search. 117 Lane Dr., Suite 7, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Phone: 281-344-0279

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Resumes and Cover Letters

	Resume Writing Articles Articles on resume and cover letter preparation as published by Career Journal, a publication of the Wall Street Journal.
	ResumeMaker Fill in the blanks to create a resume online.
	Professional Resume Writing Services Invest in your career with a professionally written resume. See our Resume Services page for Certified Professional Resume Writers specializing in your profession.
	VisualCV Turn your resume into an internet-based, media rich career portfolio - FREE

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Resume Distribution

	ResumeMachine.com Tap into the power of the Internet to rev up your job search. Get one-click access to the largest database of recruiters on the Internet. Learn about the unique benefits of targeted resume distribution …
	Resume Spider

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Interviewing

	Job-interview.net Guide to job interviews with strategies and job specific tips, sample interview questions and answers, and practice/mock interviews
	10 Steps To Interviewing With Confidence A 60-minute DVD and Study Guide that offers job seekers a step-by-step process for succeeding on an interview and getting the job they deserve.

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Professional Development

	CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE It's the book that's changed the life of millions. "I have personally read As a Man Thinketh over 25 times." - Mark Victor Hansen, co-author, the Chicken Soup books. Download a FREE eBook of James Allen's "As A Man Thinketh."
	Toastmasters International Polish your speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The “Sugar Speakers” Toastmasters club meets every Thursday evening in New Territory. Call Kevin Smith for information and directions… (713) 861-1189 or email at
	American Business Women's Association - Fort Bend County Chapter Bringing together business women of diverse occupations and providing opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Visit the website or contact Ann Oliphint for more information. Email at

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Other Resources

	Wallstreet Texas Changing jobs and wondering what to do about your 401k? Get answers from a local full-service brokerage office: Michael Sachs, 12705 S. Kirkwood, Suite 150, Stafford, TX 77477 281-313-8500
	Volunteer Fort Bend Listing of opportunities to contribute to our community. It's fun and volunteering looks great on your resume!
	Allison & Taylor Reference Checking Services Most employers will check your references as part of the hiring process. Do you know what your references will say about you?

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