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Allegheny County Job Opportunities
http://www.alleghenycounty.us/jobs/
Employment opportunities with Allegheny County and links to job opportunities in the Health Department and Human Services. It also includes internship information.

Allegheny Intermediate Unit
http://www.aiu3.net/
Job listings for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, an education service agency.

Allegheny Works
http://www.nauticom.net/www/aw/
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services / Office of Community Services provides job links and assistance for dislocated workers and economically disadvantaged residents of Allegheny County.

Amby's Work Site
http://amby.com/worksite/database_PGH.html
This site has a wide variety of employment resources for both the Pittsburgh region, Allegheny County, and the Tri-State Area.

Bidwell Training Center
http://www.bidwell-training.org/
The Bidwell Training Center provides career training at no cost to qualified applicants. Career training includes high-tech, culinary, and medical fields.

Career Development Center
http://www.careerdevelopmentcenter.org/
The Career Development Center (CDC) is a division of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), and offers career counseling, job search assistance, a career resource center, and workshops and seminars.

CareerLink - Commonwealth Workforce Development System
https://www.cwds.state.pa.us
CareerLink is the leading employment service provider for western Pennsylvania. It provides one-stop employment services including a job search database, education, and training resources. CareerLink users may log in using the appropriate link in the side bar on the right side of the page.

City of Pittsburgh Employment Information
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/personnel/html/employment_info.html
A complete listing of all currently available positions allowing interested individuals to apply online.

Craigslist - Pittsburgh
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/
Large number of local jobs in all categories.

Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh
http://www.goodwillpitt.org/clientServices/index.jsp
Goodwill Industries offers employment related training, counseling, and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, economic disadvantages, and other barriers to employment.

New Century Careers
http://www.ncsquared.com/
New Century Careers offers training and guidance for careers in machining, welding, and manufacturing.

PA-Educator.net
http://www.pa-educator.net/
Includes job postings from over 190 participating school districts state wide.

PAPEN (PA Professional Employment Network)
http://www.papen.us/
PAPEN is a Pittsburgh-based networking organization consisting of 1,700 professionals, managers and executives.

Pennsylvania Conservation Corps(PCC)
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=145&Q=56094
PCC is a statewide program that offers work experience and job training to young people (ages 18-25) who complete conservation, recreation and historical preservation projects on the state's public lands.

Pennsylvania Department of Education
http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/site/default.asp
The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains a list of teaching and other educational vacancies throughout the state. The PDE site also includes information about becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, including certification requirements.

Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/scsc/site/default.asp
A complete listing of all currently available positions and instructions for applying.

Pittsburgh CareerLink
http://www.careerlinkpittsburgh.com/index_flash.html
Contains information about upcoming career fairs and seminars and is a direct link to PA CareerLink for job opportunities. It also includes a list of Pittsburgh Careerlink centers.

Pittsburgh Computerwork
http://pittsburgh.computerwork.com/
Information Technology jobs in the Pittsburgh area. Allows job seekers to post their resume.

Pittsburgh-Employment.com
http://www.pittsburgh-employment.com/
Job database allows searching of specific disciplines within each major profession and online resume posting.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://classified.post-gazette.com/jobs/
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette teams up with Monster.com for local job searches. The site provides options to post resume, apply online, and a job alert service.

Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
http://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov/html/home/
The U.S. Labor Department's free enterprise answer to skill training for at risk youth ages 16 - 24. Participants receive integrated training in academic, vocational, and social skills necessary for success.

Pittsburgh Public Schools
http://www.pghboe.net/pps/site/default.asp
Job Postings for the Pittsburgh Public Schools – click on the “Our District” tab at the top of the page for a link to the Human Resources Department.

Pittsburgh Technology Council
http://careers.pghtech.org/
Provides postings for entry level to executive jobs and online listings for more than 1,500 member companies located in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Tribune Review
http://hotjobs.pajobmatch.com/
This database contains all classified advertisements from the printed Pittsburgh and Greensburg editions of the Tribune-Review made searchable through Yahoo! Hotjobs.

United Way of Pittsburgh
http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/
The United Way supports nearly 200 local health and human service programs. Use their searchable database to find an organization in your area that can help.

WorkPittsburgh.com
http://www.workpittsburgh.com/
Local job site that allows searching by keyword and category.

YouthWorks
http://www.youthworksinc.org/
Their Mission Statement: YouthWorks Inc. builds a community solution to help young people whose potential might be overlooked to pursue employment and career development opportunities.


Sites for specific fields or industries

Academic 360
http://www.academic360.com/default.cfm
This site is a collection of web sites to assist with academic job hunting. Links include faculty, staff, and administrative jobs and are not limited to teaching positions.

Academic Position Network
http://www.apnjobs.com/
Postings include faculty, administrative, personnel and professional staff and includes institutions from the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

American Library Association
www.ala.org
Maintains a list of job postings as well as links to other helpful sites.

Berkshire Search Associates
http://www.berkshiresearch.com/
Features job postings in HVAC, Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Management.

Cad Job Mart
http://www.cadjobmart.com/Autocad/home.html
Includes CAD job postings and networking resources. Users can post their portfolio on the site.

CadTalent.com
http://www.cadtalent.com/
Users can create and save multiple job searches, resumes and cover letters.

Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/
Job seekers may search or browse jobs online from the familiar print publication.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The Newspaper of the Non-Profit World
http://www.philanthropy.com/
News, issues, grant information, and extensive employment listings for professionals in the philanthropic arena.

College Art Association (CAA): Resources and Opportunities
http://www.collegeart.org/
Features job postings, fellowships, conferences, exhibitions and other resources and opportunities for artists and art educators.

Creative Hotlist
http://www.creativehotlist.com/
This job search site for artists allows you to post your portfolio online.

Editor and Publisher Classified Ads
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/index.jsp
Online journal with newspaper industry resources and employment opportunities.

Engineering Job Source
http://www.engineerjobs.com
National job listings for engineers and technical professionals

Environmental Careers.com
http://www.environmental-jobs.com/
Environmental news, career resources and job postings.

Idealist: Action Without Borders
http://www.idealist.org/
Global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources on the Web including a section on jobs and internships.

Information Week Online
http://infoweek.techengine.com/
Career resources for Information Technology professionals.

Fashion Career Center
http://www.fashioncareercenter.com/
Jobs in the fashion industry.

HVAC Agent
http://www.hvacagent.com/
Information on HVAC careers including job listings.

Just for Teachers, American Federation of Teachers
http://www.aft.org/teachers/
Includes tips on becoming a teacher, scholarships, grant opportunities, as well as news and articles about the teaching profession.

Law Jobs.com
http://lawjobs.com/
Users can to create and save job searches and applications.

LISJobs.com
http://www.lisjobs.com
Job listings for Librarians and Information Professionals.

Library Job Postings
http://www.libraryjobpostings.org

Mechanical Engineer.com
http://www.mechanicalengineer.com/
Mechanical engineering employment opportunities and industry news.

MEP at Work
http://www.mepatwork.com
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing employment opportunities.

NASW JobLink
http://www.socialworkers.org/JOB.HTM
The National Association of Social Workers offers an Internet-based national database of social work opportunities.

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA): Jobs in the Arts
http://www.nyfa.org/
Job seekers must register to search postings and opportunities. This site features job postings across the country for arts related jobs.

Newsjobs.net
http://www.newsjobs.net/
Users can click on Newsjobs USA for a comprehensive list of writing job links.

Nonprofit Career Network
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com/
Resources for job seekers and nonprofits including the Nonprofit Career Network Job Resource Center and a job database searchable by job type and region.

Nonprofit Times
http://nptjobs.com/
Information and employment opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Opportunity Knocks
http://www.opportunitynocs.org/
Resource for nonprofit employment opportunities. Job seekers can search a database of available nonprofit positions online.

Poets and Writers
www.pw.org/
Provides information and support to creative writers.

ReliefWeb: Humanitarian Vacancies
www.reliefweb.int/vacancies/index.html
Job and volunteer postings in the global humanitarian community and links to other web sites with employment opportunities.

Society of American Archivists Employment Bulletin
http://www.archivists.org/employment/
Contains national and international archival position announcements.

Special Libraries Association Career Center
http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/index.cfm
International employment opportunities and professional development resources.

Space Jobs
http://www.spacejobs.com/
Employment opportunities in the aeronautics and space industry.

Teach for America
http://www.teachforamerica.org/
National teacher corps seeking outstanding recent college graduates in all fields.

Teachers Count
http://www.teacherscount.org/
Information for teachers and potential teachers, including list of "Pathways to Teaching": national and regional teacher recruitment programs.

The Write Jobs
http:// www.writerswrite.com/jobs/
Job listings include journalism positions, editor positions, freelance writing, and technical writing positions. Contains links to company pages, and newsgroup writing pages.


Internships – Many of the internship directories also provide job postings.

Careers in Journalism
http://www.asne.org/index.cfm
This site by the American Society of Newspaper Editors includes internship listings by date and state, job fairs, online resources and other valuable information for anyone interested in a career in journalism.

Center for International Education
http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/intern.shtml#p
A list of international internship programs and websites compiled by the University of California, Irvine.

Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Program
http://www.science.duq.edu/opportunities/urp.html
The Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Program is funded by Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, the Mylan School of Pharmacy, the National Science Foundation and the departments and faculty of the University. This program is open to non-Duquesne students.

Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/intern/
The Feminist Career Center lists progressive internship opportunities for motivated undergraduate students with a strong interest in public policy and political science, particularly in areas concerning gender, human rights and development.

Idealist.org: Action Without Borders: Internship Search
http://www.idealist.org/
Search for internships around the world from this nonprofit organization that lists over 23,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries. You can also search for jobs and volunteer opportunities.

INROADS
http://www.inroads.org/index.jsp
INROADS is an international non-profit organization with 50 offices serving more than 4,500 Interns at over 400 companies. It trains and develops talented minority youth for professional careers in business and industry.

Magee-Womens Research Institute Summer College Student Program
http://institute.mwrif.org/viewcontent.asp?sectionID=35537&subsectionID=354660
This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in research projects of either basic science or clinical orientation. The ultimate goal of the program is to promote interest in biomedical research as a potential career.

Pennsylvania Cable Network
http://www.pcntv.com/index.html#
College Internships are available. Follow the link under the heading, “About PCN” to learn more and view openings.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Professional Internships
http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=461135
Available to current full-time bachelor's and master's degree students. A wide range of opportunities are available and some internships are paid.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Internship Program
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&mode=2&objID=1589
Internships are designed to supplement formal education of undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in public history.

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation Internship Guide
http://www.pa-newspaper.org/web/2005/10/internship_guide.aspx
Information about internships available at member newspapers throughout the state.

Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/bmc/fellowship2.cfm
This 13-week program is open to college seniors and second semester juniors from the 14 state-owned and four state-related universities. Fellows can receive classroom credit and a monthly stipend of $1216 is provided.

Pittsburgh Technology Council: Student/Graduate Opportunities
http://careers.pghtech.org/graduates.cfm
The PTC works with local companies to develop meaningful internships for students.

Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative: Summer Internship Program
http://www.ptei.org/
The SIP provides paid internships for undergraduate college students who are currently enrolled in or are graduating seniors of an undergraduate program, pursuing careers in medicine, research, bioengineering, computer science, the natural sciences, or related fields.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/
The Zoo offers internships in Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Research, Marketing and many other areas to students at any level who are at least 18 years of age.

Regional Internship Center of Southwestern Pennsylvania
http://www.ric-swpa.org/
The Regional Internship Center (RIC) of SWPA has been created with the help of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board to increase the number of internships and to create a centralized internship system in the region. The RIC actively works with employers, assists them in developing internship programs and connects them to potential interns and regional colleges and universities.

PreserveNet
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/index.cfm
PreserveNet is designed to provide preservationists with a database of regularly updated internet resources, internships, and professional opportunities. Established in 1994 by Cornell University it is now a collaborative effort of various universities.

The Public Leadership Education Network
http://www.plen.org/about.html
PLEN is a national consortium of women’s colleges promoting the education of women for public leadership. They offer a variety of internships and seminars.

Rising Star Internships
http://www.rsinternships.com/
Internships in companies, organizations, and agencies are listed according to field of interest. Includes international opportunities.

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center Internship Program
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/shaverscreek/
This is a program administered by Penn State and includes housing and a stipend. The goal of the program is to prepare students for a career in cultural/natural history and environmental education professions.

TVJobs.com
http://www.tvjobs.com/
This site provides listings for internships at television stations as well as career advice, job ads, and professional development information.

Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
http://www.twc.edu/
This is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit.


International Employment & General Job-Hunting Sites

CareerBuilder: International Job Search
http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobfindil.aspx
Job seekers may search CareerBuilder’s job bank by country and type of job.

Jobware: International
http://www.jobware.com
International jobs are searchable according to the user’s qualifications and interests or may be browsed by country.

Monster: Work Aboard
http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection.asp
One of the biggest international employment sites. First select a country, then search jobs by keyword or browse by category.

OverseasJobs.com
http://www.overseasjobs.com/
This site is a part of AboutJobs.com and allows users to browse postings by keyword search and location.

Riley Guide: Resources for International Job Opportunities
http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html
Comprehensive list of annotated links to job sites, labor market information, and international living conditions.

Dave's ESL Café
http://www.eslcafe.com/
This site provides job postings, links to job sites, and serves as a clearing house of information about English as a Second Language for teachers and students.


Asia

ICPA (International Computer Professional Associates)
http://www.icpa.com/
ICPA assists multinational companies in recruiting professionals for jobs in Japan ranging from staff to senior director positions.

Jobs In Japan
http://www.jobsinjapan.com/
Job information Site for English/Japanese bilinguals seeking opportunities in Japan and beyond.


Australia/New Zealand

Careers OnLine
http://www.careersonline.com.au/
This Australian site provides career guidance, job postings, interview assistance, Australian immigration information and much more.

Career One
http://www.careerone.com.au/
Job postings, self-employment, training information, employment news, and job hunting advice are just a few of the topics to help with the job hunt in Australia.

Seek
http://www.seek.co.nz/
Provides job searching or browsing by category, online training, certification tools, and career development advice for job seekers wishing to work in New Zealand.


Canada

Canadian Careers
http://www.canadiancareers.com/
Users will find resources to help choose a career, prepare themselves for the search, and job listings.

Canadian Medical Placement Service
http://www.cmps.ca/
This site links medical professionals to opportunities in Canada. It includes general practice, specialties, and nursing.

CareerBeacon.com
http://www.careerbeacon.com/?Category=CBMAIN
Jobs and Careers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Ontario Public Service Careers
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/
Government of Ontario’s employment website.

Job Bus Canada
http://www.jobbus.com/
Links to the career pages of companies, government, and organizations. It provides a wide range of choices and is a good starting point for those wanting to work in Canada.


Europe

Jobs 1
http://www.jobs1.co.uk/
A comprehensive collection of employment agency and work related web sites in the United Kingdom.

Jobpilot.com
http://www.jobpilot.com/
Europe's career market on the Internet. Over 100,000 vacancies, with links to company homepages. Free resume posting service and a job search by keywords.


Middle East

Computer Jobs in Israel
http://www.cji.co.il/
This site provides a free bi-weekly email of job postings. It also provides links to learn Hebrew, lists of job fairs, and other resources.

Marksman International Personnel (Israel)
http://www.marksman.co.il/
Employment Agency for English speaking personnel in Israel. The site provides information about the legalities of working in Israel and tips for a successful job search.


Summer Employment

CampJobs
http://www.campjobs.com/
Search by type of camp job, or region, great place to find a summercamp job.

Cool Works
http://www.coolworks.com/
A wide variety of jobs in the vacation industry and the outdoors. Search by location of job type.

JobCorps
http://jobcorps.dol.gov/
National job program geared for at-risk teens.

Peterson's Summer Opportunities
http://www.colleges.petersons.com/highschool/landing.asp?id=872&path=hs.fas.summer
Information on over 3,000 summer camps, summer academic programs, summer travel programs, and more.

Summer Jobs
http://www.summerjobs.com/
SummerJobs.com offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions with camps, amusement parks, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations and more.

Snagajob
http://www.snagajob.com/
Huge database of part-time, summer and seasonal jobs for high school and college students. Just enter your zip.

Youthworks
http://www.youthworksinc.org/
While currently partnering with CareerLink to create job opportunities for young people, YouthWorks continues to coordinate summer and part-time, year-round internships for youth ages 16-25.