Finding The Best Jobs In The Worst Times

With unemployment the highest it's been in 20 years, finding a job is tough and finding a great job is near impossible. You need to stand above the rest of the crowd to find the best jobs. That means having a top notch resume', solid networking connections in your field, a great personality and superior talent.
 
First you have to decide what your employment goals are. Are you looking to save and improve your present job, find a new job or find a real career? Jobs and careers are not the same thing because a job is something you commit to in order to make a living, but a career is something you aspire to in order to complete your life.
 
If you're currently employed and your present position is a career then you should fight to keep it, but if your present position is nothing more than a job - it may be time to expand your horizons and find your career. If you're currently unemployed, this may be the time to expand your horizons and find a new career, or if the job you lost was your career then you need to find a better position somewhere else.
 
The links below represent resources to help you find your way.
Employment Websites
The first step to finding a job is to look for one. Here's some websites that can help, but also check your local newspapers online to find potential jobs near you.
CareerBuilder.com
Monster.com
TheLadders.com
Jobfactory.com
EmploymentWebsites.org
Jobs.com
Google Job Search
FindcareersNow.com
 
Career Education Resources
Education is the key to getting your foot in the door when it comes to finding the right career. Here's a few websites to help your educational search.
Official Government Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Education Corp.
About Career Education
US Government Career Education Bookstore
Salary.com
 
Business Attire Resources
When it comes to finding a great job, dressing for success is everything. Here's a few websites that may help point you in the right direction.
CasualPower.com
Wikipedia - Casual Business
Dressing For Business - Virginia Tech
Dressing For Success - About.com