Employment Planning Quick Links

Objective:

To develop the skills necessary to conduct a thorough job search

An employment plan consists of a number of skills and strategies which will help you to conduct a successful job search.

Strategies:

1) Develop a good personal resume and cover letter

2) Become familiar with various employment resources

3) Learn how to research jobs and employers

4) Develop effective interviewing skills

5) Learn how to negotiate and evaluate job offers

Links:

Job Search:

College Central 

State of Maryland  

The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore County    

Maryland Jobs.Com

Blackenterprise.com

Sailor-Maryland Employment/Career

The Washington Post

Federal Government   

Monster.com  

Indeed.com

MD Department of Rehabilitative Services

Research:

Career Builder Campus

Baltimore County's Largest Employers

Maryland Employers by Industry

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List

The National Urban League Employment Network

Wetfeet

Hoovers     

The Baltimore Business Journal   

Salary.com

MD Employment Trends

Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing:

OWL- Online Writing Lab, Purdue University

The Riley Guide

aroj.com

WorkBloom

Susan Ireland.com

College Grad.com

Jobweb

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Harvard University Office of Career Services

Summary:

The development of an employment plan can help insure a successful job search.