Subject Guides: Researching Careers: Web Sources

Avoiding Scams

Scammers are always looking for victims. When you're browsing job search websites, it pays to be a little savvy. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here are a couple of articles about recognizing scams, and what you can do if you think you've found one.

Job Scams (FTC Consumer Info)
The Federal Trade Commission offers tips on avoiding hiring scams.
The Dangers of Job Offer Scams: How to Stay Safe
List of warning signs for job scams provided by Carnegie Mellon University.
17 Common Job Scams and How To Protect Yourself

Web Sources

Career OneStop
Great tool for exploring careers! Offers resume advice, military career information and much more!
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Features daily news and advice columns; thousands of current job listings; an archive of previously published content; vibrant discussion forums; and career-building tools such as online CV management, salary databases, and more.
Advising, Career & Transfer Services Office
College Central Network is your resource for jobs, internships, career information and advice, and access to HCC's Certified Professional Resume Writers for resume assistance.
I-95 Business
"I95 BUSINESS delivers direct access to business executives, decision-makers and professionals doing business in Baltimore's strategic business corridors."
Job Opportunities at Harford Community College
Faculty, Full-Time, and Part-Time positions.
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Career and workforce information.
Maryland Workforce Exchange
"A “virtual” one-stop network created to improve access to information about jobs, training and workforce support throughout Maryland. "
Northern Maryland Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to assisting business enterprises to become leaders in their field. We can help you achieve that "competitive edge" by providing the following value-added consulting services at no cost to you and training at no or low cost.
O*NET Online
"Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!"
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find hundreds of different types of jobs including the the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.