The Internet isn’t just good for finding job leads, though. As you may have discussed with your Vandover Consultant, the Internet can be an excellent resource for conducting company research – before applying, before an interview, or before accepting a position. In addition, however, there’s a wealth of information for job seekers. If you’re looking for information on something related to job searching, you can probably find it on the web. To save you hours of surfing, we’ve compiled the following list of resources that encompass a variety of job-related topics.

You want: detailed information about what a specific job might entail.
Your online solution: O*Net, operated by the U.S. Department of Labor (http://online.onetcenter.org).

O*Net contains thorough descriptions of the tasks, skills, and characteristics needed for most occupations. The “Occupation Quick Search” box at the top right corner of the website allows you to enter any job title or industry, then gives you a list of pertinent results (for instance “real estate” returns a list that starts with “real estate broker,” a job description you can click on to learn more).

You want: practice interview questions.
Your online solution: InterviewUp (http://www.interviewup.com)

InterviewUp is a free resource that compiles interview questions and answers for job seekers to practice with. You can search for specific types of questions by entering a job title, or browse popular questions and answers.

You want: salary details for jobs in your field, in your geographic area.
Your online solutions: Salary Expert (http://www.salaryexpert.com) or Salary.com (http://www.salary.com)

Both websites allow you to get salary reports for job titles in a geographic area you specify. These websites can be useful for learning about the range of salaries in your area, but remember that salaries can also vary depending on company size (revenue or number of employees) or industry.

As you progress through your job search, you’re likely to find many more useful resources. We’d love to hear about them! Let your Vandover consultant know what you’ve found, or leave a comment below.