Careers & Jobs
Library Resources
Your Fort Vancouver Regional Library card number is needed for access to these resources from outside the library.
- College Source
- Catalogs from over 50,000+ U.S. and overseas colleges and universities.
- Job and Career Accelerator
- Job & Career Accelerator integrates everything needed to conduct a successful job search. Interactive wizards guide you through the search process to find job postings based on career preferences. It also includes resume and cover letter builders, interview courses and tips and expert advice to help make your job search more effective.
- LearningExpressLibrary.com
- Prepare for GED, US Citizenship, ASVAB or SAT and other tests online. Also includes courses on computer skills, job search, resumes and interviewing skills.
- WOIS/The Career Information System
- Identify your strengths and explore career choices. Find detailed info on occupations and the education needed to get you there. Store your information to help you create the right resume and cover letter for each situation. More information.
Selected Websites
Career Planning | Resumes & Interviews
Job Hunting — Regional | Job Hunting — National
Relocation | While you're job searching . . .
Career Planning
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor)
- A “nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.” Includes descriptions of the nature of work, training and education required, job outlook and earnings.
- O*Net Online
- Search using keywords or browse by industry. Find occupations that match your skills. Includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.
- Vault: The insider career network
- Research industries and companies. Read articles by Vault staff and use the message boards to get more information. Focus is on technical, professional and managerial careers.
- Washington Career Bridge
- Find the education and training you need to get the job you want.
- Wall Street Journal's Career News & Trends
- Includes career and job news; work, employment and salary trends; training information, and a searchable database of jobs.
Resumes & Interviews
- CareerOneStop
- Samples and advice for resume writing and interviewing tips and example questions.
- GCFLearnFree.org: Work&Career
- Tutorials on career development, job interview and resume writing.
- JobWeb: Interviews & Resumes
- Interview tips and advice, sample resumes and cover letters.
- O*Net Online
- Search using keywords or browse by industry. Find occupations that match your skills. Includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.
- The Riley Guide
- Resources for everything from preparing for the job search to negotiating the salary.
Job Hunting (Regional)
- Careers.org - Washington Resources
- Collection of links to Washington job sites, Washington employers, small business resources and general Washington sites for those looking to relocate.
- Cascade Link
- Links to local government employment websites, local newspapers that may have employment ads, and local employment agencies and job boards.
- City of Vancouver Human Resources
- Current job openings and information about working for the city. The office is located at 703 Broadway, Suite 500, Vancouver, WA 98660. Phone: 360.696.8142, Toll Free: 1.866.886. CVHR, Fax: 360.696.8364.
- Clark County Human Resources
- Current job openings and information. The office is located at 1013 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA, 98666-5000. Phone: 360-397-2456, TDD 360-397-6032, FAX 360-397-2457. Job Hotline 360-397-6018.
- The Columbian Classifieds
- Clark County's local daily newspaper. Search the “Employment/Training” section for job listings.
- Cowlitz County Personnel Department
- Current job openings and how to apply for county positions. The office is located at 207 Fourth Avenue North, Kelso, WA 98626. Phone: 360-577-3065.
- Craigslist: Portland
- A centralized network of online urban communities, featuring free employment advertisements.
- Goodwill's Job Connection Program
- A free, local job search and referral program designed to help you find a job outside Goodwill that fits your needs and abilities. Call (877) 676-5872 for an appointment.
- Indeed.com: Vancouver
- Local job openings listed in the Indeed.com site.
- Job Corps
- Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. The local office is located at Vancouver Town Plaza, 5411 East Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 3B, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: 360-696-0772, 800-863-5627, FAX: 360-696-0450.
- Jobdango
- A Portland based company that connects local job seekers with local employers. Jobs are located in Oregon and Washington.
- Klickitat County Personnel
- Current job openings. The office is located at 205 S Columbus Ave, Room 103, Goldendale, WA 98620. Phone: 509-773-7171, Fax: 509-773-5139.
- OregonLive Job Search
- Employment ads from The Oregonian, daily newspaper of Portland, Oregon.
- Washington Life Transitions Program
- Assists individuals who are dealing with the challenges of re-entering the workforce after a divorce or the death or disability of a spouse or partner.
- WorkSource
- Search for jobs in Washington. Find out about apprenticeship and dislocated worker programs. Post a resume for Washington employers. Ask questions using the online discussion board (Internet Career Counselor).
Job Hunting (National)
- Career One Stop
- Search for jobs, explore careers, look at trends. Offers tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.
- Career Builder
- Search for jobs, post your resume and read advice on this huge jobs site.
- Indeed.com
- This simple yet comprehensive job search engine searches national and regional job boards.
- Monster.com
- One of the largest online jobs database on the Web. Search the job listings, post your resume and research employers.
- USAJOBS.gov
- Search federal job postings, apply online, and learn about federal employment.
- VetJobs
- Anyone may apply to the jobs on this site, but to post a resume you must have served in the US military or been a member of a US military family.
Relocation
- BestPlaces.net
- Compare cities, crime rates, climate, cost of living, and schools around the country. Use the interactive program to find your own best place to live.
- Homefair.com
- Tips and advice for moving and finding a new home.
- The Salary Calculator
- Compare salaries of different jobs in different areas.
While you're job searching . . .
- American Consumer Credit Counseling
- Provides credit counseling, debt management, debt consolidation and financial education services to consumers nationwide.
- Depression Learning Center
- Even minor depression can have an impact on your life. Learn about symptoms and causes, alternative therapies and prevention.
- Food Help
- Connect with Food Assistance, Nutrition Information and other valuable resources to help make ends meet for you and your family.
- GovBenefits.gov
- The official benefits website of the U.S. government. Check information and eligibility requirements on over 1,000 programs such as Career Development Assistance, Child Care, Education/Training, Energy Assistance, and more.
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Provides money to help low income households make home heating more affordable, avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter.
- Money Management Resources For The Unemployed
- Resources gathered by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions to help you manage debt, avoid foreclosure, cut expenses, and more.
- ParentHelp123.org
- Helps families to apply for state-sponsored health insurance and food stamps, and to find services in their community.
- Smart About Money
- Articles, worksheets, tips and resources to help make sound financial decisions throughout life's ups and downs.
- Unemployment Benefits
- Information on how to file for unemployment benefits and additional services provided by the Employment Security Department.
- Washington Home Ownership Information
- The one stop resource center for home ownership and foreclosure information for Washington residents. Call (877) 894-HOME.