Many companies are conducting employee searches, and people are finding jobs through the Internet. The Internet offers four basic search tools: (1) general job search sites, (2) company websites, (3) research sites, and (4) online networking resources. (JOW)

Discusses the effectiveness of the World Wide Web as a tool for recruiting employees. Suggests that most firms use several methods for filling their labor and talent needs including employee referrals. Indicates that about 17 percent of successful employee searches are made via the Web compared to other methods. (JOW)

Gives an overview of the Internet and the Web and presents ways the Internet can support career planning: direct career service delivery, assessment, identification of occupations, collection of occupational and educational opportunity information, and job search. Addresses ethical issues. (SK)

Discusses searching for a job on the Internet, includes a list of the top 10 online job Web sites, and provides information on preparing a resume for the Web. (JOW)

A survey identified business preferences and practices of 46 employers related to the online job application process; 28% had format preferences; 28% accepted resumes via their websites; 78% found electronic follow-up letters acceptable. Implications for instruction in business communications courses were derived. (JOW)

Suggests that e-mail and the Web can make the hunt for a job in the English profession and the hiring process easier, faster, less expensive, and more effective for everyone involved. Addresses problems using e-mail for the job search. Concludes that the Web functions best as a supplementary source of information for candidates and institutions.…

This document explains why using the Internet, particularly the World Wide Web, can be a useful method of searching for a job, especially in technical occupations. Most of the websites offer a variety of services, although a few are limited to only one or two. Some are commercial and charge for their services, some do not. For general information…

Discusses job search resources on the Internet, electronic resumes, and searching tricks. Features an annotated bibliography of Internet sites that provide links to job search sites, search tips, databanks of jobs, professional and "boutique" sites, and government jobs. (PEN)

Explains the purpose and philosophy of the Web site for the University of Missouri Career Center, its financial cost, assessment, and impact on the center. Addresses future developments, such as direct online counseling and job search and resume services. (SK)

The World Wide Web has a wealth of information on career planning, individual jobs, and job search methods that counselors and teachers can use. Search engines such as Yahoo! and Magellan, organized like library tools, and engines such as AltaVista and HotBot search words or phrases. Web indexes offer a variety of features. The criteria for…

Presents five articles dealing with teaching job search strategies: (1) "Preparing a Scannable Resume" (Carol Roever); (2) "Preparing an Online Resume" (Tim Krause); (3) "Using the World Wide Web to Teach Employment Communication" (K. Virginia Hemby); (4) "A Visual Heuristic for Promoting a Rhetorically Based Job Search" (Helen Foster); and (5)…

States that career counselors should familiarize themselves with technological resources so that they can encourage job seekers to incorporate electronic search techniques within their job hunts. Discusses online communications, sending resumes electronically, skills assessment, and other electronic technology applications. (MKA)

Presents an annotated list of career and employment Web sites to assist librarians and job seekers with locating information on all aspects of career and job searching. Provides general indexes and sites specializing in career fairs, resume services, relocation, and newsgroups. (AEF)

This paper describes some of the hundreds of career development resources that have become available within the last 2 years on the Internet. It is based on a search of the Internet using Alta Vista, Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, Yahoo!, and Webcrawler search engines, as well as through connecting hypertext links that found many other websites and…

The job hunt has changed significantly in recent years. The World Wide Web has become an important source for job information and career development. After deciding what type of job they are looking for, job seekers should identify their marketable skills and match those skills with available jobs. Job leads can be found through employment…