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MEDIA PROFESSIONAL'S JOB RESOURCE GUIDE

JOB HUNT GUIDES

VAULT Favorite

http://www.thevault.com/

"The Job Seeker's Secret Weapon." Get free capsule and snapshot reports on major companies. Paid members may access additional in-depth reports and the message board archives. The free research is invaluable, especially for new entrants to the job market. The snapshot for glossy magazine publisher Conde Nast, for example, describes its recent history, significant products, major competitors and hiring style.

Comments are forthright. "Condé Nast's brutal hiring techniques are legendary," says Vault, and quotes a Conde Nast HR staffer admitting that "We often keep you hanging. If we like you, we might call you in for several interviews in the course of a year - but you might not get any of the jobs."

The company message boards (posts can be viewed free only for 60 days) can get feisty. They give you a good feel for a company's style and who is likely to succeed there. Marketers and executives can also use the boards to monitor the vibes of their own companies and those of their competitors.

Industry home pages report on employment issues in fields like Media & Marketing, Consumer Products & Retail, Consulting and Internet. In addition to career advice, Vault has a job board of its own, with over 100 jobs in marketing as of July 2003.

(March 1999, revised August 2003)

WETFEET.COM Favorite

http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/home.asp

Great orientation for people looking for their first jobs. Industry reviews describe the nature of work in each field, salary ranges, major corporate players, perks and peeves. Sample advice for Advertising & PR candidates: "Advertising isn't easy to get into. Most people start out at the entry level and jump agencies as they move up - insiders say that it may even be essential to move from agency to agency in order to get to work on new clients."

(December 1999)

FAIR MEASURES

This legal consulting firm trains managers and executives in employment practices. Videos and checklists on sexual harassment, wrongful termination, overtime pay and general management help you stay out of court (or, if you feel you're a victim, get into court).

http://www.fairmeasures.com/

(August 2003)

FAST COMPANY'S WORK MATTERS

http://www.fastcompany.com/career/

A broad array of career advice and resources. Valuable for managers, jobseekers and independent professionals. Focuses on change - change in your company, your career and yourself.

(October 1998, revised September 2001)

JOBWEB (US)

http://www.jobweb.com/

Online Career Fair helps match up recent graduates with hiring companies. Articles Library, Career Development pages and Salary Surveys help you identify the kind of job you want and get it. Owned and maintained by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

(August 1996, revised August 2003)

MBA DEPOT (US and Worldwide)

http://www.mbadepot.com/career/career.php

Extensive career resources for MBAs and all white-collar jobseekers. Excellent resume and interview advice (love the section on Difficult Questions). Site has a few bugs and dead links, but the expert advice more than makes up for it. A great place to prepare for a professional job search.

(July 2003)