Finding a Job

Alabama Job Link - gateway site to Alabama employment information. Excellent list of area networking and support groups as well as job listings by category. Links to area career centers.  The site can be translated into thirteen different languages. Although viewing detailed job postings requires the creation of a free account, you may perform a quick job search without logging in.

Foley, AL Career Center - this is the nearest location for free, comprehensive, employment help. The Career Center offers free professional help, public access computers, printers, faxes and other resources. The Career Center is located at 200 West Michigan Avenue; Foley , AL 36535. Additional information is available by phone (251) 943-1575, fax (251) 943-8867, or email: Foley@alcc.alabama.gov  (A description of the center is part of the Career One Stop website maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor.)

Alabama Jobs - search either local job listings, national job listings, or post a résumé. Career showcases and job of the week links. This is the online classified ads component of major Alabama newspapers.

Indeed.com - a search engine designed to search job listings. All searches are free and provide direct links to available job postings as well as related employment information. You may also sign up to receive customized job posting alerts.

Craigslist - job listings from the Craigslist Mobile online community, a non-commercial alternative to big media sites. Take the time to read the scam alert notice before continuing to Job Postings. For jobs listed in Craigslist Pensacola, click here.

Jobs Online - job search by keyword or company and zip code. To see more than three job listings or to find more information about those listings, your must create an account with the site.

Government Jobs

City of Orange Beach Department of Human Resources - job opportunities offered by the City of Orange Beach and application information.

Baldwin County Commission - listings from the Baldwin County Commissioner of current county government job openings.  Also check the Baldwin County Sheriff's department for additional job postings.

USA Jobs - United States Office of Personnel Management job site. Learn how to apply for jobs with many federal agencies. Search job openings online.

Career Planning and Long-term Job Search Resources

Cypress Resume - Online resume builder, designed for those who have never created a resume. Its easy-to-use format assures you won’t spend hours trying to perfect your document—all the hard work is done for you. Simply type basic information about yourself (as little or as much as you’d like), and leave the difficult task of writing concise, descriptive statements detailing your abilities to the resume builder. This product is a paid library subscription, so you will need to log-in with your library card.

Career Center from Tutor.com provides resume worksheets, samples and tips as well as information about cover letters and job searching. Career Center is part of Homework Alabama. Just click through the Homework Alabama splash page, choose the Career Center button at the top of the page and the Career Center button to access the live tutors and other job search resources.

Career Click - useful to research occupations by job title, training level, and wage range. This site is maintained by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Career Guide to Industries - provides information on occupations, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, working conditions, and training and advancement by industry. This site is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Jobweb - a good site for career planning and employment information: tips for students, recent graduates, and experienced job seekers. This site is maintained by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

Occupational Outlook Handbook - this is a classic resource (libraries have purchased the print version for decades) from the U.S. Department of Labor, which describes 250 occupations. Information includes education and training requirements, advancement potential, earnings, job outlook, and related occupations.

O*NET: Occupational Information Network - an interactive database describing over 1,100 current occupations. Replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. This site is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor.