Free Web sites

Career Advice

from Monster.com, one of the largest job-related sites on the Web.

Career Click

Career exploration from

the state of Illinois. Includes information on education, salaries and informative videos.

CEDA Northwest - 1300 Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, IL

Employment assistance and support, including: employment counseling; assistance with resumé writing, computer training, and job searches; access to computers, Internet, phone and fax.

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Link to the state's workforce services: placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing and more.

JVS Chicago

Career Services. JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency, fully credentialed, which provides career counseling and job placement to Chicago area clients.

Oakton Community College Career Services

Located right here in Des Plaines, Oakton Community College provides a number of career-related services. Site also includes CC JobNet job listings and a place to post your resume.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Information on training, education, earnings and job prospects for many types of careers. Published annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Riley Guide

Extensive guide to job/career resources on the Internet.

Women Employed/Career Coach

A complete online program that helps you learn about good careers, setting a career goal, and making plans to reach it. Learn how to advance on the job, how to choose a school and how to get where you want to be.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering can open your eyes to a career path you hadn't considered and can teach you valuable new skills. Use this link to find volunteer opportunities in Des Plaines and beyond.