The sites listed below offer a range of career opportunities and information, plus perspectives of people with advanced degrees who either have or are in the process of making a transition to work outside of academia. Once you have identified one or more specific areas of interest, constructing an effective job search strategy becomes much easier.
Indeed.com is a search engine allowing job seekers to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards in the U.S. and abroad
LinkedIn.com view their comprehensive job directory
PhDs.org career resources for scientists by field, sector and job
Discipline to Careers explore common careers in industry linked by major and discipline
BIOCOM provides biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, along with hospitals, health care and service companies to the industry the opportunity to post scientific and non-scientific employment opportunities. Also provides comprehensive career development information and advice
BIOCOM Workforce a valuable resource allowing students to search the most thorough database of Life Science occupations available on the web by title, degree, experience, department and/or keywords. A great resource if you are wondering what type of jobs you qualify for within industry
Sciencecareers.org the Journal Science sites include the world's best destination for information on science jobs, funding, credentialing, networking, and overall career-building in but most importantly beyond academia
Nature.com Naturejobs is the worldwide career resource for scientists, providing a wide range of career opportunities, advice and information
The Scientist.com Careers provides job postings, articles, industry and career development information
Management Consulted a leading resource on all things consulting, with a focus on recruiting, networking, and launching a successful consulting career
BizSanDiego.com search for many of San Diego's top consulting firms
Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF) an international database of management consulting firms
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CareerBank.com shares jobs in accounting, banking, and finance, and includes a resume bank, career-related resources, and industry news
E-finance Careers search job listings and read industry news in accounting, banking, and finance. Includes a valuable "A Day In The Life" which profiles professional in investment management and banking
Financial Job Network for those looking for international jobs in business and finance site. Includes a resume bank
Financialjobs.com for accounting and financial job listings
QuantFinanceJobs.com lists job openings worldwide in quantitative finance, financial engineering, and risk management
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
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USAJobs portal for federal job openings in the US government
The Washington DC job source opportunities and resources by agency
Federal Job Search federal job openings by state, city, and occupation
Jobs at State and Local Government Agencies in California
Congressional Quarterly's Hill Jobs CQ keeps you posted with up-to-the-minute job listings and information on who's coming, who's going, and who's getting ahead
Select internships, fellowships and service programs
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American Educational Research Association lists openings in education research, administration, and practice
Chronicle of Higher Education comprehensive information about administrative jobs in academia
Education Week Especially useful to administrators, curriculum designers, and consultants in education and not-for-profit organizations
HigherEdJobs.com has one of the largest job databases focused exclusively on college and university positions
Non-Academic Careers for Scientists at Universities search jobs from the Journal Science
Visit the Academic Job Search section of this website for additional opportunities and resources for careers in academia
Going Global, is the leading provider of both country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information. Access through your UC San Diego Port Triton account
OverseasJobs.com features overseas jobs and international employment opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers!
PhDjobs.com search jobs for PhDs in the U.K. and surrounding areas
NewChinaCareers.com view companies and agencies currently hiring in China
Overseas positions are competitive and often require several years of work in the firm's US location before being sent abroad. Visit the US Chamber of Commerce to search for American chambers abroad
American Association of Museums view every type of museum is represented including art, history, science, military and maritime, and youth museums, as well as aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, historic sites, and science and technology centers
Aviso Employment Resources Online search job postings from Aviso, the monthly newsletter of the American Association of Museums.
Global Museum view and apply for museum career opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.
The Museum Employment Resource Center lists jobs and other information related to the museum, heritage management, and cultural resource communities.
The MUSEUM-L e-mail list provides an E-list with thousands of museum professional subscribers; includes job announcements and advice for graduate students
Museum Professionals lists job opportunities and allows for effective communication, collaboration, and networking among museum professionals
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Idealist.org is a top site that lists job, internship, and volunteer opportunities worldwide.
Idealist Nonprofit Career Guides and its collection of podcasted advice for those interested in nonprofit careers
Opportunity Knocks is the national online job site focused exclusively on the nonprofit community
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Career Opportunities answers commonly asked questions about careers in intellectual property law
United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. View career information and jobs as a patent agent, examiner, or corporate positions in intellectual property (IP)
Martindale.com search for lawyers and law firms
Patent Agent Forum from the journal Science Careers
Jobs Law 360 search intellectual property (IP) and patent jobs
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Book Jobs aids in publishing industry recruiting of the best and the brightest college graduates around the country-graduates from all ethnic and social backgrounds and all areas of study
Communication Arts Network is the leading trade journal for visual communications, and provides job posting, company and information by industry
Editor & Publisher is the authoritative journal covering all aspects of the North American newspaper industry, including business, newsroom, advertising, circulation, marketing, technology, online and syndicates
Investigative Reporters & Editors Job Center provides job opportunities for journalists
J-Jobs is an UC Berkeley site that lists job openings across the US in journalism, media, and broadcasting and includes links to other career-related information
JournalismJobs.com provides job listings, a resume bank, and resources on writing careers
Magazine Publishers of America provides Job and internship opportunities in magazine publishing. Includes a resume bank and info on publishing careers
Regional Educational Laboratories Network this network is comprised of 10 laboratories providing access to research and best practices at the state, local and regional level. The laboratories conduct applied research and deliver training and technical assistance to schools, communities and states
WestEd is a regional laboratory, based in San Francisco, features positions in educational evaluation, administration, research and technical assistance
National Laboratories & Technology Centers The US Department of Energy's laboratories and technology centers house world-class facilities where more than 30,000 scientists and engineers perform cutting-edge research. Visit the laboratory website to search for full time positions and postdoctoral fellowships
ComputerWork.com provides job listings and a resume bank
Jobs for Programmers view job listings and a resume bank specifically for computer programmers
LinkedIn.com search through thousands of diverse jobs by field or position
Centers for Research & Policy Development a comprehensive list of "think tanks" and non-government organizations provided by Harvard's Kennedy School of Gov't
Global Think Tank Watch (GTT Watch) is a database and gateway to the world of policy research and analysis disseminated by selected think tanks worldwide
National Institute for Research Advancement World Directory of Think Tanks The National Institute for Research Advancement's database of public policy institutes around the world
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Health Policy Fellowships This database summarizes and links to fellowships and internships in health policy and related fields
Policy Experts (Heritage Foundation) an inside guide to public policy experts and organizations
Rand Corporation a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis
State PIRGs provides job and internship listings in state public interest research groups
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Careers in Science Policy from the journal Science
American Medical Writers Association members have the option of listing themselves in the Association's directory of freelance writers
Editor & Publisher Classified Ads includes job listings in the newspaper, media, and publishing industries
National Association of Science Writers provides advice on pursuing a career as a science writer
Council of Science Editors contains job listings and career information
Society for Technical Communication this site includes job postings, society info, and an annual salary survey
Society of Environmental Journalist (SEJ) association of professional journalists dedicated to more and better coverage of environment-related issues. Contains links to Internet sites listing job openings in journalism
The Write Jobs search job listings for journalists, freelance writers, and technical writers
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