Job-hunting resource list

Internet sites

www.oregonjobs.com

This site allows visitors to post their resume, search job listings by city, and should your current boss be watching you, it comes equipped with a panic button. The red button is conveniently located in the upper-left-hand corner of the screen and with one click sends the user to a page titled “13 Tips for More Effective Time Management.”

The best feature of the site (at least for college students on a budget) is the free cost to post your resume on the Internet to numerous companies in Oregon.

www.monster.com

Monster.com is a comprehensive staple for job seekers. The benefit of the site is the fact that job hopefuls can post a professional resume to any company, anywhere in the United States. As with oregonjobs.com, monster.com is a free service, which complements just about anyone’s pocketbook.

www.hr.das.state.or.us/jobs/

For those interested in governmental jobs, check out the State of Oregon Jobs Page. The site lists all current openings for state jobs and provides downloadable applications. The site includes other resources to assist in the job search, but at its best, it’s a government site (enough said).

Campus

:Career Center

Located in Room 402 of the University Services Building, the Portland State Career Center can help job hopefuls find that perfect gig at the university or in the real world. Career counselors provide one-on-one support and information about careers and jobs. The center also provides resources such as workshops on how to choose your major and a class on career planning. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is now open till 6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, call the center at 503-725-4613.

Portland area

Staffing Services

Located at 4680 SW Hall Blvd. in Beaverton, Staffing Services promise long- and short-term placement. For more information, call 503-644-1945.

EO

Employers Overload specializes in temporary hiring services. The company’s motto, “Helping people succeed,” is emphasized by the fact that there is no fee to applicants. For more information, call 503-224-3155.

SOS

SOS Staffing, established in 1973, also helps place job seekers in temporary positions. Bonuses include medical insurance, 401K plan and resume assistance. For more information, call 503-254-8570.

-Nick Lovell