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Information Sources for UNR Students

Job Postings | Researching Companies, Industries, Places | Trends | Entrepreneurship

Current Job Postings

• America's Job Bank
• Federal Government Jobs via FedWorld.gov
• JobStar
  • Job postings in California and nationwide
• Reno Gazette-Journal: CareerBuilder
  • Job postings in Northern Nevada and around the United States
• U.S. JobNet.com
  • Post your resume and search for jobs
• USAJobs (Federal Government jobs)

Researching Companies, Industries and Places 

• ACCRA Cost of Living Index
  • A trusted comparison of consumer costs in U.S. metropolitan areas, updated quarterly. Requires authentication for off campus use
• ReferenceUSA
  • A directory of more than 14 million U.S. Businesses. Search by company name or SIC code and limit by location or company size. (UNR Users only)

Job Trends

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • The standard information source for career exploration. Describes specific and related occupations
• Employment Projections: U.S. Dept. of Labor
  • A gateway to information about occupations and the U.S. labor force
• College Journal (from the Wall Street Journal)
  • A variety of information, including job postings and career advice

Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business 

• Nevada Microenterprise Initiative & NxLeveL: Internet Sources for Small Business Development
  • Links to information on obtaining local business licenses, business loans, contracting opportunities and more.