Career and Jobs

General Help

Iowa Workforce Development

IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services through our IowaWORKS partnership.

JobStar Central

Resume and career guide information, job listings by state, job fairs, job banks, and more.

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Job Search Tools

General Job Search Tools (Nationwide)

A list of nationwide general job websites compiled by the State Library of Iowa.

Jobs for Veterans Search Tools (Veterans)

A list of nationwide resources for job-seeking veterans compiled by the State Library of Iowa.

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Resume Help

Resume FAQ

Two Dozen Hot Resume Tips from Yana Parker (posted on JobStar Central).

What is the Right Resume for Me?

Discover what the right resume for you may look like (posted on JobStar Central).

Resume Resources (Including Templates)

Resume resources from the State Library of Iowa.

GotResumeBuilder

A resume building app trusted by libraries and schools. This site will help with writing, managing, organizing, and sharing resumes.

ZipRecruiter Resume Training and Templates

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employing marketplace, Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

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Career Information

Career Builder

For over 20 years, CareerBuilder has been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to using data and technology to evolve the human capital management space, with solutions that help employers find, hire and manage great people.

Career One Stop

Links the 1,800 state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers with a listing of approximately 250,000 jobs around the country.

JobStar Central Guides for Specific Careers

Links to sites offering information on careers. Find out what kind of education or training is required, what it is like for people currently working in a specific field, what you can earn, and more.

Monster Career Center Jobzilla

Select your area of interest, and see which career might be for you. This site includes information about the skills and education required for different jobs, gives the employment outlook, and links to information on related careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site includes descriptions of different occupations, educational requirements, salaries, working conditions, and more.

ZipRecruiter Salary Calculator

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employing marketplace, Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.