EMU Career Services Center		The Career Services Center at 200 McKenny Hall can administer more detailed tests than the ones listed below and provide other useful services. Some career interest tests are available online. Visit the Career Center Web site or call 487-0400.
Career Interests Game		A simple exercise that allows you to match your preferences, skills, and personality to six career type groups (based on research by John Holland). Careers are listed for each group and the career titles are linked to the Occupational Outlook Handbook description for each career. The EMU Career Resource Center can administer a more detailed Holland test.
Cognitive Style Inventory		Scroll down the page for a free quick inventory for determining your Myers-Briggs personality type. Links to a site with information on the sixteen types, including career lists. The EMU Career Resource Center can administer a better Myers-Briggs test. (Business students can make an appointment with Lorraine Smith at the COB Satellite Office, Career Services Center.)
What Color is Your Parachute?		This classic job hunter’s manual offers exercises and advice on finding an occupation that suits you. You can find additional information from the author of this book on the Web at www.jobhuntersbible.com EMU Library 1st Floor Reference Collection REF HF 5383 .B56 or older editions on 3rd Floor HF 5383 .B56

Occupational Outlook Handbook		This standard source by the U.S. Dept. of Labor offers details on numerous careers, including the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, qualifications needed, expectations of job growth, number of openings, and sources of additional information. Explore the suggested Web sites for specific occupations. EMU Library Reserve Reference HF 5382.5 .U5 O 29x (Ask at the library circulation desk.) Older copies on the third floor can be checked out. The entire book is available for free on the BLS Web site.
WSJ Career Journal		Offers average salary statistics for business job titles in specific zip codes or metro areas, a salary calculator that compares cost of living between U.S. cities, and advice on job hunting and salary negotiation.
A Day in the Life of ... ACM		Learn about technology jobs by browsing profiles of professionals at this site sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
America's Career InfoNet		Information on occupations, industries, scholarships, places to find job postings, and more.
Career Information Center		This reference set offers similar information to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but jobs are arranged in “clusters” of similar jobs to improve browsing. EMU Library 1st Floor Reference Collection REF 5382.5 .U5 C32
Careers in Supply Chain Management		This site by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals discusses the role of logistics, salary information, career paths, and education required. It also profiles various jobs in logistics such as customer service manager, international logistics manager, inventory control manager, logistics manager, logistics software manager, materials manager, purchasing manager, supply chain manager, vendor managed inventory coordinator, warehouse operations manager, and more.
Insider's Guide to the Top 20 Careers in Business and Management:		What it's Really Like to Work in Advertising, Computers, Banking, Management, and More / Tom Fischgrund, ed. 3rd Floor HF 5381 .I55 1994 Can be checked out from library Check EMU Library Catalog for availability.
JobProfiles		Offers profiles written by successful individuals working at that occupation. Profiles can include candid descriptions of an occupation’s stresses, rewards, and challenges.
WetFeet Careers		Free profiles of careers in accounting, advertising, brand management, human resources, information technology, marketing, sales, supply chain management, and more.

Books on Resumes, Interviewing, & Job Hunting		EMU library has numerous job hunting books. You can browse library shelves using the call numbers 3rd Floor HF 5382.7 to HF 5383. Or search the EMU Library Catalog for one of the following subject headings: Resumes (Employment), Employment Interviewing, or Job Hunting. The same subject headings can be used in the NetLibrary database to find eBooks.
Career TV		Career TV has many short videos with job hunting tips on interviewing, resume & cover letter preparation, dress for success, job fair strategy, etc. There are also many recruitment videos abut specific companies, which may give you useful insight on the corporate culture.
Susan Ireland Resumes		This Web site, recommended by the EMU Career Center, offers advice on resumes, electronic resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, interviewing, and salary negotiation.
The Riley Guide		The Riley Guide offers links to multiple Web sites with information on job search topics.
Vault.com Guide to the Case Interview (E-Book)		This Ebook available via netLibrary provides advice on how to handle case questions in interviews, including sample case questions. Access from off campus via netLibrary with My.Emich login. Michigan residents can access at Michigan Elibrary

Michigan Internships		Internships can be a great way to add experience to your resume or to "get your foot in the door" at an organization. This site has a database of Michigan companies that offer internships.
CDS International		This organization arranges international internship opportunities.
InternshipPrograms.com		You can search for internships at this site and/or post your resume. Tip: The Browse U.S. Internships links may work better than using the search feature.

Michigan Collegiate Job Fair

This job fair for college students offers a chance to meet with a large number of employers. It is held twice a year in the Fall and Spring in Livonia, MI.

CareerBuilder.com		Search for job openings or post your resume. Free for job hunters.
Google Jobs		Want to work for Google? Sometimes includes postings for jobs in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
Michigan Electronic Library - Careers and Jobs		Links to job posting sites--includes national sites, Michigan sites, and sites for specific industries.
Michigan Talent Bank		Search for jobs in Michigan or post your resume.
Monster.com		Search for job openings, apply for jobs online, have jobs emailed to you, post your resume, and get career advice. Free for job seekers.
My Global Career 500		This lists 500 of the worlds largest companies by number of employees and provides links to the company's job site. You can also view the list by industry category or country.
My Global Career Job Listings		Features job listings with international aspects, such as global supply chain manager or global marketing manager.
Yahoo HotJobs		Search for job openings by job category, including accounting/finance, advertising/PR, banking/mortgage, human resources, insurance, internet/new media, manufacturing/operations, marketing, technology, sales, and transportation/logistics.
See also:		Accounting and Auditing Job Resources CIS Related Job Openings HR Job Search Resources Marketing Job Sites Supply Chain Management Career Resources

Career Search		This database provided by EMU Career Services allows you to create lists of companies that meet specific criteria. You can search by combinations of industry, product/service, location, size of business, and more. Brief information is provided for each company, including contacts and the company Web site. Available only to EMU students To set up account: In the client referral field, type emu1849. Use your My.Emich username and password for the next fields.
International Directory of Company Histories		This large reference book set gives great background information on nationally known companies and international companies. Highly recommended for pre-interview research. EMU Library 1st Floor Reference Collection REF HD 2721 .I63 1988
General BusinessFile ASAP		After you log in to this database, scroll down to click on the link for Company Profiles before you search your company name. The profile will give you basic information on the company and links to further information such as periodical articles on the company, investment reports, and the company’s Web page. Access from off campus with My.Emich login. Michigan residents can access at Michigan Elibrary
Vault reports guide to the top 50 MBA employers (E-Book)		A review of top employers for MBAs, including Fortune 500 corporations, management consulting firms, investment banks, venture capital & LBO firms, and banks. Includes company's history, departments, hiring process, culture, and responses from insider interviews. E-Book via NetLibrary Access from off campus with My.Emich login. Michigan residents can access at Michigan Elibrary

Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For		Fortune magazine does an "annual ranking of companies that rank high with employees." There is brief information on "what makes it so great for each company." Also statistics on number of employees, percent of minority employees, percent of women employees, job growth, number of applicants per year, percent voluntary turnover, and salary of most common jobs. Besides the top 100 list, the site has lists for best benefits and top-paying companies.
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government		This site presents a ranking that "rates the performance of agencies and specialized subagencies related to employee satisfaction."
Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America		"This joint endeavor of the Great Place to Work® Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides an opportunity for small-sized companies (50-250 employees) and medium-sized companies (251-999 employees) to compete for the honor of being named one of the Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America".
Business Week's Best Places to Launch a Career		Business Week used combined three different methods to rank companies as the most desirable employers for recent graduates.
AARP's Best Employers for Workers over 50		This annual program recognizes companies with "best practices and policies for valuing the mature worker."
Best Work Places For Commuters		"Best Workplaces for Commuters is an innovative, voluntary business-government program that distinguishes and provides national recognition to employers offering outstanding commuter benefits such as free or low cost bus passes, strong telework programs, carpooling matching and vanpool subsidies."
ComputerWorld's Best Places to Work in IT		"Computerworld conducts an annual survey to identify the 100 best places to work for IT professionals." This survey includes only large companies with at least 75 IT professionals.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Best Places to Work		This site offers lists "of the top companies that support equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees" by industry. Includes related information on policies, benefits, diversity training, etc.
Latina Style 50		Latina Style magazine surveys corporations and ranks them using a number of criteria related to "sensitivity to hispanic professional women."
Working Mother 100 Best Companies		This lists ranks best companies for "innovative time-off and maternity leave policies, work/life flexibility and child-care programs." Also, linked from this page are Best Companies: Women of Color and Working Mother Best Small Companies.

America’s Top-Rated Cities		Detailed information on 100 cites with 100,000 or more population that are rated highly for their business and living environments. 20+ page profiles include statistics on city finances, demographics, income, bankruptcy rate, employment, taxes, real estate, utilities, transportation, businesses, hotels, event sites, cost of living, housing, health care, politics, education, employers, crime, culture & recreation, climate, environmental quality, and listings of media outlets. REF HT 123 .A669 2003 The content of this book is also available through CareerSearch, a database offered by EMU Career Services.
Cities Ranked & Rated:		More Than 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada / Bert Sperling & Peter Sander Provides a compact profile of cities, including information on cost of living, climate, economy, demographics, education, health, transportation, leisure and cultural activities. REF HT 123 .S64x 2004
Comparative Guide to American Suburbs		The most useful info from this book is the cost of living indexes given for each community. REF HA 214 .C66 2005
Moving & Relocation Sourcebook and Directory		Profiles for 121 US cities offer brief information on geography, climate, history, population, economy, crime, and cost of living. Profiles also offer directory information for local governments, organizations, area communities, employers, hospitals, transportation services, banks, shopping, attractions, sports teams, annual events, and media outlets. REF HT 334 .U5 M5 2001