Employment Opportunities
 
Resources for NPL class: Job Searching on the Internet
Local

  • 7CityJobs.com.
    Search for local jobs by category/career field or keyword. Includes resources for job seekers and employers.

  • 757JobsNow.com.
    Local jobs in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and surrounding areas.

  • City of Hampton, Department of Human Resources.
    Current job listings for the City.

  • City of Norfolk, Department of Human Resources.
    Job Vacancies, employment applications, and benefits with the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

  • City of Newport News.
    Current job listings for the City.

  • City of Portsmouth.
    Current job listings for the City.

  • City of Virginia Beach Job Opportunities.
    Includes current job listings for the City.

  • Hampton Roads Career Connection.
    Hosted by Pilotonline, this site lets you enter a resume online or search the local classified ads for jobs by category or keyword.

  • Jobview.
    Find and apply for jobs online. No resume or registration required.

  • Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority.
    Employment opportunities.

  • Tidewater Community College.
    Job openings at Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach Campuses, plus an online application form to print and submit.

  • York County.
    Current employment opportunities.

  • Statewide

  • Job Opportunities in Virginia Education.
    Search for education jobs by category from "administrative" to "vocational education."

  • Virginia Department of Human Resource Management.
    Has a list of jobs in Virginia State Government as well as an online employment application form.

  • Virginia Employment Commission.
    Statewide employment opportunities and information.

  • Virginia Library Association Jobline.

  • Virginia Workforce Connection.
    Designed for job seekers, students, employers, training providers, workforce professionals, and others seeking to explore local labor markets in Virginia.

  • Nationwide and International

  • Careerjet.
    An employment search engine for the USA. It allows you to search jobs listed on company sites as well as job sites without having to go to each site individually.

  • Chronicle of Higher Education.
    Jobs in the field of education.

  • HealthSearch USA,
    A large searchable selection of employment opportunities for healthcare professionals.

  • Librarian's Job Search Source.
    Includes a keyword search option for jobs as well as a professional development source which lists scholarships, a guide to writing for publication, and much more.

  • Library Job Postings on the Internet.
    Includes academic, federal, school library media, archives & records management jobs in the US and in other countries.

  • Monster Board.
    Includes national and international job listings plus lots of extras such as help with writing resumes, relocation information, and self-employment opportunities.

  • StudentJobs.gov
    Search for federal jobs and apply online. Includes an online resume builder.

  • USA Jobs.
    The official site for jobs and employment information with the Federal Government. Lists current job openings and has some on-line applications.

  • General Information

  • General Schedule (GS) Positions -- Pay Rate Schedules.
    Salary Tables and related information for federal jobs.

  • General Schedule (GS) Positions -- Qualification Standards.
    From the United States Office of Personnel Management, this manual contains the general qualifications for federal jobs (GS4, GS12, etc.).

  • Job Profiles.
    Search job profile directories to find out what jobs are really like as described by people who do them. Find out about the basic skills needed, the stress and rewards of the job, and advice on entering the field.

  • What can I do with a major in...?
    Compiled by the Career Services Department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, this site has information on everything from degrees in accountancy to theater. You can get links to related career titles and web sites, some of which have links to actual jobs.
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