Online Career Resources at Foothill College

Are you going into healthcare or Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy Technology, or are you studying Biology with an internship to enter the medical field? Consider the following websites.

• Health Career Center: Career and Job Search Guide  - A helpful resource page for students interested in pursuing a health career or health-related occupation.
• Peterson’s – Search schools based on your major; locate special programs; get assistance with writing admissions essays and finding scholarships.

Take quizzes and assessments to get your started in the direction of your passions.

• CareerVillage– A community where students get free personalized career advice from real-life professionals.
• Eureka – Take a skills assessment, search college majors and schools, and find information on hundreds of careers. Enter Site Code: NDVS4JX (for Foothill students).
• Keirsey Temperament Sorter – Contains 70 questions and an evaluation to help determine personality type.
• Learn How to Become – Non-commercial organization providing detailed insight into 45 popular career fields.
• MyPlan.com – Career exploration database with job info and a salary calculator.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – Explore job descriptions, working conditions, and salary data. O*NET Online – Research occupations based on your skills and abilities.
• Transferable Skills Survey – Learn which skills can be transferred to a new job or career.
• ZipRecruiter College Jobs – Explore careers and learn how to create effective resumes.

If you're interested in sustainability, ecology, and other green careers, check out these resources.

• Green Career Central – Forum for articles, career paths, and green networking opportunities.
• Sustainability Jobs – Search job sites and company career pages for sustainability roles.

• Green Drinks International – Environmental networking community offering monthly meetups. LinkedIn – Professional networking site connecting students and employers.
• StudentMentor.org – Nonprofit connecting students with volunteer mentors for academic and career guidance.

• Idealist.org – Find internship and volunteer opportunities.
• Inroads, Inc. – Mentoring and internships for underrepresented students.
• Looksharp – Large database of paid internships.
• Internweb – National database of internship opportunities.
• VolunteerMatch – Volunteer listings including remote tech and web development projects.
• Intern Abroad – International internships, both paid and volunteer.
• The Washington Center – Internships and academic seminars offering college credit.

• BayJobs.com – San Francisco Bay Area job listings.
• CalJobs – California Employment Development Department job listings and events.
• Career Journal (Wall Street Journal) – Career management and job-hunting advice.
• Craigslist SF Bay – Local job listings including part-time opportunities.
• Dice – Technology-focused job listings and career news.
• Indeed – Aggregated job listings from major career sites and companies. J
• ob Hunter’s Bible – Free online career assessments and job search resources by Richard Bolles.
• Job-Hunt.org – Access unadvertised jobs and company research tools.
• Simply Hired – Local job and salary information for Santa Clara.
• U.S. Government Jobs – Official federal government job listings.

• Sample Resume Templates – Examples of resumes and cover letters by career type.
• Zety Resume Writing – Resume strategies, templates, and tutorials to boost your interview chances.
• Raw Resume – Step-by-step resume creation advice.

• Vault.com – Insider information on employers, interviews, and industries.
• Riley Guide: Employer Research – Resources for resumes, employer research, and job search strategies.
• Glassdoor – Company reviews, salary data, and insider employee insights.