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The following websites are some of the best online starting places for assistance with career development. Compare to see which ones best meet your needs.

American Academy of Religion provides information and links on the profession of religious scholarship.

About.Com Includes a well-developed career section.

America's Career InfoNet Information on occupation-specific job trends, credentials, salary information, etc., in the United States, including information by state.

Career Services Offices of Other Harvard Schools Scroll down for a link to the website of any of Harvard's offices of career services.

Chronicle Careers News and articles on professions in academe, as well as transitioning out of academe. Maintained by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Diversity and Inclusion Career Center Special advice and resources for members of minority groups, women, gays/lesbians, older workers, transitioners, and persons with disabilities. A project of the NAACP and Monster.

Escape Artist Features articles on relocating to overseas locations, as well as living overseas.

Explore Ministry A website designed to assist individuals considering Christian ministry as a profession. Maintained by the Fund for Theological Education.

Idealist In addition to job listings in the nonprofit sector, links to thousands of organizations worldwide, and includes a number of articles and tools for people interested in careers for the public good.

Job Central Large virtual career center. Post résumés, view job listings, research salary, growth information, and more.

Monster Board Much like Idealist, it began as a large job-board, but now includes a wide range of career development tools. Focuses heavily on for-profit fields.

Ministry List Designed for prospective Christian ministers. Includes common ministerial interview questions, résumé advice, portfolio assistance, and postings. Maintained by Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

National Association of Independent Schools Career Center Articles, assessments, job listings, and more.

Programs for the Theological Exploration of Vocation An initiative of the Lilly Endowment, Inc. The bibliography is an especially helpful resource for persons exploring the question of vocation theologically.

Richard Bolles's Site Helpful information, as well as links to additional assistance. Mr. Bolles's most popular books are also available in the HDS Office of Career Services.

Re-Envisioning the PhD A wide range of career-related resources for people who are considering pursuing a PhD or who hold a PhD. A project of the Pew Charitable Trust.

Vision Guide Information and resources on vocations in Roman Catholic religious life or priesthood. Also has some resources with more broad applicability, including a spiritual-type inventory.

Vocational Discernment Sites A directory of online resources for assistance in vocational discernment, prepared by HDS Career Services. Note the advice at the top of that page as well.

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