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HOW THE RESOURCES ARE ORGANIZED

The resource section begins with a few sites that teach you how to use the Internet. The Internet is a rapidly evolving information source, so expect some of the URLs (addresses) to have changed by the time you begin your job search. If the site is still available, but at a different "address," you can phone the sponsoring organization or use one of the search engines listed below to find it. Remember, an hour or so invested in learning how to "surf the net" will pay off in many hours and much frustration--saved later. The Internet is an important source for employment opportunities, career information and networking. The larger Internet service providers frequently provide their members with employment ads or links to employment web sites. If you do not have a computer, many public and college libraries can provide Internet access.

Resources include professional associations, Internet sites, employment advertising, directories, and job related books. Job opening resources are comprised of publications with job ads, web sites with job ads, job hotlines, placement services, and job fairs. Associations frequently have career information and advice on education. Some web sites feature employment ads and directories as well as career information. All resources are listed alphabetically by association or title. The larger resources are underlined. Appendix A provides a comprehensive guide to locating health care companies that may also offer job opportunities. Also included are web sites that list medical companies. Contact their employment offices for job possibilities.

One resource that we can't list specifically is your local college or university. Many have career descriptions available at a central information office, in individual departments, or on their web sites. Most do not require you to be a student to access information. A small sampling of the best university web sites are listed below.

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Over 200 total resources are presented in chapter three of the paperback version of Health Care Job Explosion!  4th edition by Dennis V. Damp. Resources include Job Ads, Job Hotlines, Job Fairs, Placement services, Associations, Books, Directories and Internet (Web) Sites. Your local library may have this book in their reference section or you can purchase a copy for $19.95 with all major credit cards from our toll free service at 1-800-782-7424 (Orders Only).

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Health Care Careers and Jobs (http://healthcarejobs.org) The Health Care Job Explosion Web site. Check here for updates.

1000 Best Job Hunting Secrets - by Diane Stafford and Moritza Day. Published by Sourcebooks, 2004. ISBN: 1-4022-0218-0. $10.36. Formatted with 1000 numbered paragraphs, this book is both informative and fun to read. Extensive résumé, cover letter and interview advice.

Absolutely Health Care - This award-winning site (http://www.healthjobsusa.com) lets you search for full time, part-time or traveling jobs by state and job category. Employers directory links to the facility or recruiter web sites. Post your résumé and receive e-mail job notices. Check the Education Resource Center. Don’t miss this one!

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) - 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60611; 312/321-5146. Their site at (http://aacvpr.org , aacvpr@smithbucklin.com) has Career Links where members can post résumés, view job ads or sign up for job alert emails. Members include, MDs, PhDs, PTs, Eps, RNs, RRTs, RCPs, RDs, EdDs. Extensive directory of certified rehabilitation programs.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - P.O. Box 1440, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440; 317/637-9200. (http://www.acsm.org) Offers placement service to members. The Web site has a brochure on careers in sports medicine to download.

American Heart Association CareerMatch - Post your résumé, view company profiles and job ads by location or profession at http://aha.medcareers.com/seeker/

American Medical Association (AMA) - 515 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610; 800/621-8335. (http://www.ama-assn.org) Membership consists of physicians and medical societies. Web site has information on careers as a physician and in allied health. The DoctorFinder give you access to 690,000 doctors. Publishes the Health Professions Career and Education Directory, a book on careers and educational institutions.

American Public Health Association - 800 I St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001-3710; 202/777-2742. (http://www.apha.org, comments@apha.org) Membership includes a diverse cross section of the medical community. Offers a number of services to members including a job placement service, research, training, and networking though Special Interest Groups. Has a student membership available. Web site includes job listings and membership directory (members only).

America’s Job Bank - A service of the Public Employment Service, and part of the above, this site at http://www.ajb.dni.us allows searching for a job using a menu of occupations, keywords, or various occupational codes. There are over one million jobs–excellent site design. Contains links to the state public employment services, to employers’ web sites and private placement agencies’ sites.

Black Collegiate Services - 140 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130;832/615-8871. (http://www.black-collegian.com). The Black Collegian has two annual career issues. Award winning web site has "Search Jobs" and "Post résumés" sections, with job alert agent. They also have a Military Opportunity Job Bank.

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs - Where They Are, What’s Available, & How to Get One by Dennis V. Damp, ISBN: 0-943641-23-3, $21.95 plus $5.75 shipping. Available with check or money order direct from Bookhaven Press, P.O. Box 1243, Moon Township, PA 15108, or by credit card at 800/782-7424 or http://www.federaljobs.net/

Careers in Health Care - by Barbara Mardinly Swanson, Hardcover, 192 pages, $10.95. Published by McGraw-Hill, 2005. ISBN: 0071438505. Can be downloaded from Amazon.com.

Consumer Information Center - Pueblo, CO 81009; 888/878-3256. (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov) This service is provided by the U.S. government. Employment section has lots of good links to career info. Many employment information or small business pamphlets can be downloaded free or ordered for a small fee.

Explore: HealthCareers.org - Funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and the Association of Academic Health Centers. (http://explorehealthcareers.org/, http://explorehealthcareers.org/, contactus@explorehealthcareers.org) A free online health careers resource for students and advisors. Has extensive listing of health careers from the aide level to M. D. level. Has overview of each health career, how to find a career, how to pay for training, and estimate of how long training takes. Also has links to enrichment programs for students who would like to try out what life might be like in particular health professions and a Diversity Matters section.

Federal Jobs Net (http://federaljobs.net) The U.S. Government is the largest employer in the United States. Explore all occupations. Information includes job openings, pay scales, veterans and the disabled recruitment, and job search techniques and resources, including valuable web site links. Several books to aid your job search are available.

HealthCareers.org - Funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and the Association of Academic Health Centers. (http://explorehealthcareers.org/, http://explorehealthcareers.org/, contactus@explorehealthcareers.org ) A free online health careers resource for students and advisors. Has extensive listing of health careers from the aide level to M. D. level. Has overview of each health career, how to find a career, how to pay for training, and estimate of how long training takes. Also has links to enrichment programs for students who would like to try out what life might be like in particular health professions and a Diversity Matters section.

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HealthCareerWeb - (http://www.healthcareerweb.com) Search job ads, post your résumé, have openings e-mailed to you, apply online, find job fairs, and get advice on health care and military jobs.

Health Direction - (http://www.healthdirection.com) Search jobs by state and/or post your résumé. If you want to experience different areas of the U.S., this web site has a travel nurse section.

Medical Workers.com - Search for jobs and view details about employers, apply for jobs online, post your resume at http://www.medicalworkers.com/. Job ads are for physician jobs, radiology jobs, nursing jobs, pharmacy jobs, medical jobs and other health care workers. Both recruiters and facilities post here.

NationJob Network - 601 SW 9th Street, Suites J & K, Des Moines, IA 50309; 800-292-7731. http://www.nationjob.com. Has sections for computer jobs, nursing and medical/healthcare. Features a Personal Job Scout, which notifies you via email about suitable jobs.

Pfizer - http://www.pfizercareerguides.com/ provides 4 free books in PDF format for nursing, physicians, public health and pharmacy.

Pam Pohly’s Net Guide http://www.pohly.com Pam Pohly is a healthcare administrator and a recruiter who has an award-winning, incredibly informative and well-organized web site. Job ads are for upper level healthcare, hospital management and executive positions. The abundant career resources are useful for everyone else: links to health care companies and professional associations, directories of medical facilities, advice on handling job interviews, and articles such as "Working with Recruiters" and "Build a Powerful résumé." A book, The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters, is available for $39.95

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Résumés That Knock ‘Em Dead - by Martin Yate, published by Adams Media Corporation, 6^th edition 2004, ISBN: 159337108X , $10.36.

Rural Recruitment and Retention Network (3RNet) - (http://www.3rnet.org, info@3rnet.org) 800/787-2512. The 3RNet helps health professionals find employment in rural areas. Professions served include MD, PA, NP, dentist, dental hygienist or pharmacist. Can provide information on loan repayment programs. Provides links to state offices of rural health and other organizations.

State job banks Every state employment service maintains a state job bank with a web site. To find it, use your search engine and type in the name of your state and the phrase "job bank" (put this term in parentheses) or search: http://www.acinet.org.

U.S. Administration on Aging - Department of Health and Human Services, (http://www.aoa.gov/ ). Offers a directory of web sites on aging, both national and state directories. It also has information and an Eldercare Locator (http://www.eldercare.gov/) for finding nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

USA Jobs - (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov) The official US Government site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management. Searchable by category or alphabetically, with online application. Create and store your résumé.

This partial list of resources was excerpted from Health Care Job Explosion! second edition. Over 200 resources are included in Chapter Three of the full text version of this book.

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