Jobs

2007-02-21T17:38:21Z

Helena:

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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0" |''' Local Employers '''

*[http://www.iusb.edu/~human/ Indiana University South Bend Jobs]
*[http://www.qualityoflife.org/employment/ Memorial Health Systems Jobs]
*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/jobs/ St. Joseph County Public Library Jobs]
*[http://sjmed.jobscience.com/ St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Jobs]
*[http://www.saintmarys.edu/~hr/NewPage/Position_Vac.html Saint Mary's College Jobs]
*[http://www.nd.edu/employ/ University of Notre Dame Jobs]
*[http://www.sbcsc.k12.in.us/hr-employment.htm South Bend Community Schools Jobs]
*[http://www.wsbt.com/about/jobs WSBT Jobs]

'''Local Job Search Links'''

*[http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/jobs/ Chicago Tribune Search]
*[http://www.etruth1.com/ejobs/index.tpl Elkhart Truth Search]
*[http://www.in.gov/dwd/ Indiana DWD (Dept. of Workforce Development)]
*[http://www.in.gov/jobs/ Access Indiana (State Jobs)]
*[http://www.hellosouthbend.com/Jobs.Cfm Job Central]
*[http://www.jobsmichiana.com/ Jobs Michiana]
*[http://www.michianacareers.com/ Michiana Careers]
*[http://southbendhelpwanted.com/home/20.htm?SN=20& South Bend Help Wanted]
*[http://www.sbtjobmatch.com/home.asp?AffiliateID=749 South Bend Tribune Job Match]
*[http://south.bend.jobs.topusajobs.com/ Top USA Jobs]
*[http://www.gotoworkone.com/home/index.asp WorkOne Northern Indiana]

'''General Job Search Links'''

*[http://www.ajb.dni.us/ America's Job Bank]
*[http://www.blackcareerzone.com/ Black Career Zone]
*[http://www.careerbuilder.com/ Career Builder]
*[http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html FedWorld Job Search]
*[http://www.lawenforcementjob.com/ Law Enforcement Jobs]
*[http://www.monster.com/ Monster job search]
*[http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ USA Jobs]
*[http://www.dol.gov/ US Department of Labor]

'''Relocation & Cost of Living'''

*[http://www.apartments.com/ Apartment Search]
*[http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/ Best Places to Live]
*[[Consumer Information#Buying_or_Selling_a_House|Buying or Selling a House]]
*[http://www.in.gov/dwd/inews/lmi.asp Indiana Wage Statistics]
*[http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html Relocation Salary Calculator]
*[http://www.rentnet.com/apartments/home.jhtml Rental Property Search]
*[http://www.epodunk.com/ Research Places to Live]

'''Resumes'''

*[http://www.southworth.com/page.php?id=137 Free Resume Templates]
*[http://www.10minuteresume.com/ Ten Minute Resume]

'''Careers'''

*[http://www.acinet.org/acinet/ America's Career Info]
**licensed occupations, industry information
*[http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm Career Guide to Industries]
*[http://www.careerjournal.com/ Career Journal] (from the Wall Street Journal)
*[http://www.thefunworks.org/ FunWorks career exploration site]
*[http://www.in.gov/pla/ Indiana Professional Licensing Agency]
*[http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/ Learn More Indiana]
*[http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Occupational Outlook Handbook] (read about career requirements)
*[http://www.salaryexpert.com/ Salary Expert Calculator]
*[http://www.salary.com/ Salary Research]

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==New Books==

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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=perfect+phrases+for+resumes&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:perfect phrases.gif|left|perfect phrases for resumes]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=nail+the+resume&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:nail the resume.gif|left|nail the resume]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book/tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book+write+and+use+an+effective+resume+in+only+one+day&1%2C1%2C [[Image:quick resume and cover letter.gif|left|quick resume and cover letter book]]]
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=perfect+phrases+for+resumes&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Perfect Phrases for Resumes]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=nail+the+resume&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Nail the Resume]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book/tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tquick+resume+and+cover+letter+book+write+and+use+an+effective+resume+in+only+one+day&1%2C1%2C Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book]
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Other new books:
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=15+minute+cover+letter&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search 15 Minute Cover Letter]

==Job Resources==
Browsing our shelves (Dewey Decimal System call numbers): Jobs ~ 331.

===Choosing a Good Career===

The following books can help you narrow down your choice of career.

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*Chronicle Guidance Career Pamphlet File: Located in File Cabinets on the First Floor of the Main Library, near the Business Reference Tables. See a librarian for assistance. Pamphlets may be checked out. Updates are received four times a year.
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=occupational+outlook+handbook&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Occupational Outlook Handbook]
**Organized by industry.
**Topics: training/education, experience, type of work, salary, future of career.
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=vocational+guidance&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Vocational Guidance Books]
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===Finding a Job & Getting Hired===

*[http://jobstar.org/ JobStar] has great advice for job searching. It includes information and resumes, careers, and how to go about looking for a job.
*[http://www.rileyguide.com/ Riley's Guide to Starting a Job Search] is another great resource for finding jobs on the Internet.

The following books can help you start or narrow your job search, apply for jobs, and get through job interviews.

*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=cover+letters&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Cover Letter Writing Books]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=employment+interviewing&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Interviewing Preparation Books]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=job+hunting&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Job Hunting Preparation Books]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=resumes+employment&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Resume Writing Books]

===Relocation Information===

*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=cities+and+towns+ratings+united+states&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Best Places to Live Books]
**[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=st.+joseph+county+indiana+infobook&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search St. Joseph County Infobook & Relocation Guide]
***Copies of this book are available for free at the Main Library.
**[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=elkhart+county+indiana+handbook&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Elkhart County Handbook & Relocation Guide]

==Unemployment Information==

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*[http://www.bls.gov/cps/home.htm Federal Unemployment Statistics]
*[http://www.in.gov/dwd/ Indiana Department of Workforce Development]
*:Unemployment Claims, Job Searching, etc.
*[http://www.gotoworkone.com/home/index.asp WorkOne Northern Indiana]
*[http://www.in.gov/workcomp/ Worker's Compensations Board]
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2007-02-15T22:13:50Z

Helena: /* Local Attractions */

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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| '''Local Sports and Recreation'''
*[http://campeb.org/ Camp Eberhart]
*[http://eteamz.active.com/IndianaDistrict11/index.cfm? Little League - Indiana District 11]
*[http://eteamz.active.com/iyhl/index.cfm? Irish Youth Hockey League]
*[http://www.lunkers.com/ Lunker's Sporting Goods (Edwardsburg)]
*[http://www.michianatogo.com/Sports%20Report.htm Michiana Amateur Sports Report]
*[http://michianarugby.org/ Michiana Rugby Football Club]
*[http://michianafsc.org/ Michiana Figure Skating Club]
*[http://www.michianasoccer.org/ Michiana Soccer Association]
*[http://www.michianagolf.com/ Michiana Golf]
**[http://www.michianagolf.com/NW_Indiana_Golf_Courses_A_C.html NW Indiana Golf Courses]
**[http://www.swanlakeresort.com/ Swan Lake Resort]
*[http://www.niabl.org/ Northern Indiana Adult Baseball League]
*[http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/park_potatocreek.html Potato Creek State Park]
*[http://www.sbpark.org/zoo/zoo.htm Potawatomi Zoo]
*[http://www.4hfair.com/ St. Joseph County 4-H Fair]
*[http://south-bend.obp.com/results.cfm?SIC=12002020&CityID=All&Choice=Keyword&Criteria=bowling South Bend Bowling Centers]
**[http://www.strikes-and-spares.com/index.php Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center]
*[http://www.livethelegends.org/ South Bend / Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau]
*[http://www.rv-mh-hall-of-fame.org/ RV / MH Hall of Fame (Elkhart)]
*[http://www.sjcparks.org/ St. Joseph County Parks]
*[http://www.southbendmotorspeedway.com/ South Bend Motor Speedway]
*[http://www.sbpark.org/ South Bend Parks and Recreation]
*[http://south-bend.com/sbend/index.html South Bend Sporting Goods]
*[http://www.parrett.net/~arnpas/ South Bend Table Tennis Center]

''' Other Recreation Resources '''
*[http://www.in.gov/dnr Indiana Department of Natural Resources]
*[http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/ Indiana 4-H (Purdue)]
*[http://www.in.gov/gaming Indiana Gaming Commission]
*[http://www.in.gov/ihrc Indiana Horse Racing Commission]
*[http://www.littleleague.org/ Little League Baseball]

''' College Sports '''
*[http://theacc.collegesports.com/ Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)]
*[http://bigten.collegesports.com/ Big 10 Conference]
*[http://www.bcsfootball.org/index2.cfm?page=home Bowl Championship Series (BCS)]
*[http://www.collegefootball.org/ College Football Hall of Fame]
*[http://iuhoosiers.collegesports.com/ IU Athletics]
*[http://mac-sports.collegesports.com/ Mid-American Conference (MAC)]
*[http://www.nd.edu/athletics/index.shtml Notre Dame Athletics]
*[http://purduesports.collegesports.com/ Purdue Athletics]
*[http://www.usabasketball.com/ USA Basketball]

''' Professional Sports '''
*[http://www.aagpbl.org/ All-American Girls Professional Baseball]
*[http://www.chicagobears.com/ Chicago Bears]
*[http://www.cubs.com/ Chicago Cubs]
*[http://www.whitesox.com Chicago White Sox]
*[http://www.colts.com/ Indianapolis Colts]
*[http://www.wnba.com/fever/ Indianapolis Fever (WNBA)]
*[http://www.nba.com/pacers/ Indianapolis Pacers]
*[http://www.indyracing.com/home.php IndyCar Racing]
*[http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp Major League Baseball (MLB)]
*[http://www.nascar.com/ NASCAR]
*[http://www.pba.com/home.asp Professional Bowlers Association]
*[http://www.sbbluesox.com/pages/857586/index.htm South Bend Blue Sox Women's Baseball]
*[http://www.silverhawks.com/ South Bend Silverhawks]
*[http://www.ussoccer.com/ US Soccer]

''' Sports in the Media '''
*[http://espn.go.com/ ESPN SportsZone]
*[http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?CATEGORY=SPORTS Tribune Sports]
*[http://www.wndu.com/sports/ WNDU Sports]
*[http://www.westwoodone.com/ Westwood One Radio Sports Programming]
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=== Sports and Recreation around Michiana ===
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==== Get out there and get moving ====
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The [http://www.sbpark.org South Bend Parks & Recreation Department] has an exciting lineup of sports and activities for all ages and all seasons. Check out their site for the latest [http://sbpark.org/info/errata.html Class Listings and Activity Guide] or for [http://www.sbpark.org/special/specialevents.htm Special Events].
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==== Local Parks ====
'''Potato Creek State Park'''
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[[Image:Wildflowers.jpg|100px|left|purple wildflowers]]
Did you know that we have a big, beautiful state park within our county's boundaries? The six square-mile [http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/park_potatocreek.html Potato Creek State Park] is owned and maintained by the Indiana DNR. The park features a wide array of features for year-round family enjoyment (although if you saw my feature about sledding last winter, you know that the weather can effect your plans!). Featuring a Nature Center and picnic shelters, as well as bike rentals and swimming, the park might be just the ticket for your next family outing. Before you go, be sure to grab a copy of their [http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/maps/potato_info_side.pdf flier].
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;'''St. Joseph County Parks''' ([http://www.sjcparks.org/ SJC Parks Web Site]):
[[Image:Fall trees.jpg|left|Park in the Fall]]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/stpats.html St. Patrick's Park]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/bendix.html Bendix Woods]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/baugo.html Ferrettie / Baugo Creek]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/spicer.html Spicer Lake]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/chlake.html Chamberlain Lake]
:[http://www.sjcparks.org/lasalle.html LaSalle Trail]

==== Local Attractions ====
[[Image:Hall-of-Fame-logo.jpg|left|100px|College Football Hall of Fame]]The [http://collegefootball.org Football Hall of Fame] is among the nation's premier sports shrines, preserving the history and ongoing story of college football while promoting an understanding of the positive values of the sport. The Hall of Fame is one of many programs conducted by the National Football Foundation to recognize, preserve and foster values developed through participation in amateur football.

[[Image:Studebaker logo.jpg|left|70px|Studebaker logo]]The [http://www.studebakermuseum.org/ Studebaker National Museum] opened at it's new location in October, 2005. The Museum's collection of wagons, vehicles and artifacts spans 150 years of local industrial history. Within it's collection of presidential carriages is the museum’s oldest vehicle, the Lafayette carriage, built in 1824. The Museum's new home is a state-of-the-art facility reflecting the design traditions of Studebaker buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.

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[[Image:Center for history.jpg|left|Center for History]]The Museum Campus on the corner of Washington and Chapin streets also houses the [http://www.centerforhistory.org/ Northern Indiana Center for History]. This magnificent historic site showcases Copshaholm, the 38-room Victorian mansion of industrialist J. D. Oliver and his family. The Center also features five exhibition galleries as well as the [http://www.centerforhistory.org/kidsfirst.html Kidsfirst Children's Museum], an interactive gallery that encourages children to explore history through hands-on activities.
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