Monster.com at www.monster.com

Monster has a lot of postings for jobs. It's true. But possibly the best use of setting up an account is the paces this site puts you through to get clear about what you're looking for. You can use this as a precursor to writing a resume.

Craig's List at www.craigslist.org

If you have a local Craig's List, don't miss out on all the jobs posted. Since it's organized by local regions and offers free posting, this site is far, far better than any newspaper want section. If you're not from San Francisco, your city (if it's listed) will be found in the far right column.

Career Builder at www.careerbuilder.com

Provides access to jobs on more than 75+ leading career sites.

Overseas.com at www.overseasjobs.com

Overseas job search board.

International Employment Opportunities at www.noncon.org/insight/jobs/overseas.html

This page offers a listing of sites that provide information for international job searches.

Salary.com at www.salary.com

Great site for salary surveys by geographic location.

JobStar Salary Information at www.jobstar.org/tools/salary/index.cfm

Monster Networking at network.monster.com

LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov

This site tells you about wages by area and occupation, earnings by industry, and national compensation data for the U.S. It also provides some international employment information.

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco

Look up careers that interest you here to find information on the nature of the work involved, working conditions, employment opportunites, training and qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.

Backdoor Jobs at www.backdoorjobs.com

Provides information on unique short term job opportunities.

Princeton Review Career Quiz at princetonreview

This quiz takes about 5 – 10 minutes to complete and offers you a chance to view yourself from a different perspective. It's only 24 questions, so it doesn't hurt to give it a try!

Jung Typology Test at www.humanmetrics.com

Take this free test to learn more about your personality type. These kinds of tests are most helpful when interpreted by a professional, but if you're low on cash, this might give you more insights about yourself that many tests out there.

Personality Tests at similarminds.com

This is a site where many free personality tests are offered. Again, these kinds of tests are most helpful when interpreted by a professional.