Job Search Resources

ASSC job search support group

Find support with an informal group designed to provide unemployed [and underemployed] professionals with resources, new ideas, and a place to meet others looking for better employment. Facilitated by a counselor from the Adult and Student Services Center (ASSC).
Tuesdays, 10 am-noon, 21 N. Park St, check sign on first floor for room number. See map.

See list of area Job Clubs/Groups

Dane County Job Center

The Dane County Job Center is a central location for people looking for work and businesses that need help finding qualified applicants. 1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison; 608-242-7400; www.danejobs.com/

Job loss resources

Adjusting to Unemployment http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/9413/9413.htm
Four stages of adjustment for those experiencing job loss

"Advice on Surviving Layoffs," Wisconsin State Journal article

Assistance for Workers https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/default.aspx
Includes information on recovery jobs, dislocated or laid off workers and other support services for unemployed workers

Job Hunting After Job Loss http://www.careeronestop.org/ReEmployment/FindaJob/JobHuntingAfterJobLoss.aspx

Job Search Strategies—Radio Interview
http://www.wpr.org/webcasting/audioarchives_display.cfm?Code=mlr
ASSC Senior Career Counselor, Sybil Pressprich talks about job search strategies with Larry Meiler on his WPR show.  Program aired 12/18/08.

Job Seeker’s Workshops at Central Library http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/index.php/2009/06/17/job-seekers-workshops-at-the-central-library/
Madison Public Library, the UW Writing Center, and the Madison Senior Center team up to offer bi-weekly workshops for job seekers—no charge.

Madison Public Library’s list of resources for the unemployed
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/ref/topics/unemployed.html
A comprehensive list of online resources on Unemployment Insurance, COBRA, Financial Assistance and more 

Survival Guide for the Unemployed
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/LearnToBudget/ASurvivalGuideForTheUnemployed.aspx From MSN Money, 13 tips for coping

Unemployment Checklist
http://www.aflcio.org/issues/jobseconomy/unemployment/checklist/index.cfm
From the AFL/CIO a list of strategies, techniques and tools for the unemployed.

Worker Reemployment Portal http://www.careeronestop.org/ReEmployment/Default.aspx
Information about unemployment benefits, healthcare coverage, job hunting, etc.

Networking

InBusiness Magazine www.inbusinessmagazine.com/calendar/networking
Madison area networking organizations and meeting information

Online job search resources

Instruction and advice for job-seekers

CareerJournal from the Wall Street Journal www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/
Articles and information covering all aspects of the job search.

JobHuntersBible.com from Richard Bolles www.jobhuntersbible.com/
Gateway site for job hunt preparation.

JobStar Central http://jobstar.org/index.php
Job search guide with information on resumes, salary, and the hidden job market.

Quintessential Careers www.quintcareers.com/
Expert advice, career articles, and job sites including information on resumes and cover letters.

The Riley Guide www.rileyguide.com/
Introduction to the online job search with useful sites and services; includes information on resumes and interviewing.

Thrive www.thrivehere.org/home/living_here/employment/employment.aspx
Information about Madison area employers and job opportunities.

Job listing sites

Madison Area

Wisconsin

National

Researching employers

Career Collection: Research a Company, UW-Madison College Library
www.college.library.wisc.edu/collections/career/careercompany.html
Campus, print and online resources for researching companies.

Company Research Guide, Rutgers University Libraries
www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/busi/company.shtml
“How to” guide with links to online research resources.

Employer Locater
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/employerlocator/employerlocator.asp?nodeid=18
Get contact information for employers in all industries and in every state

How to Research a Company, UW-Madison Business Library
http://business.library.wisc.edu/resources/guides/company.html

Resource materials

Adult and Student Services has a number of books, handouts, videos, and directories available for in-house use by job seekers at our office. We also have a computer available for limited use by clients.

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