Jobs & Career

Thanks in part to the recession, there has been a growing trend in small business start-ups. Drastic layoffs in major industries have led to a resurgence of individuals looking to start and build their own businesses, many for the first time. Included in this listing are some of the more popular free Web sites designed to help the novice entrepreneur navigate the world of self-employment. All sites were last accessed May 21, 2010.

Allbusiness.

150 Great Tech Prep Careers

2nd ed., Jan. 2009. 561p. Ferguson.

Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You

Mackay, Harvey (author).

Feb. 2010. 352p. illus. Portfolio, hardcover, $25.95

By William Bridges

Any big life changes can bring both excitement and stress. This book encourages successful transitions that help you recognize and seize new opportunities. A roadmap of the transition process is laid out for readers to learn from, and practice as they move toward the future.

By Tim O’Reilly and Sarah Milstein

This is a helpful guide for people getting started on Twitter. It provides user-friendly tips for setting up a professional profile, tracking your tweets and Twitter etiquette.

Career OneStop Centers

This site provides information on Career One Stop Centers throughout the country and other career-related resources. Go to www.servicelocator.org to find the center closest to you.

Also of Interest

Changing Industries? 4 Simple Tips to Move Your Career in a New Direction

By Mary Elizabeth Bradford

This article offers four simple ideas to help readers bridge the gap between their current job and their dream job.

The E-myth Enterprise: How to Turn a Great Idea into a Thriving Business

By Michael E. Gerber

Top 10 Cities for New Grads

From CareerBuilder.com

Why You Need a Foreign Language and How to Learn One

By Edward Trimnel

In this book, Edward Trimmel discusses globalization and some of the trends in various languages around the world. Trimmel covers topics ranging from business to international governments to the war on terror.