Searching for Employment on the Web

With tuition costs rising, you feel it would be appropriate to find a part-time job next semester. Visit some popular employment sites such as www.monster.com and www.careerbuilder.com and complete the following tasks:

a. Search for a part-time job or internship opportunity in your field of study. Provide a listing of opportunities you think would be appropriate for you and briefly describe why they would be appropriate.

b. Search for full-time jobs for which you might apply when you graduate.

What are the average starting salaries?

Do the starting salaries vary by geographic location, or are they reasonably similar?

What are the education requirements and any previous experience the job requires?

What gaps in your background, if any, would you need to fill to pursue this job?