- California Career Zone
An excellent place to begin a job search. Find self assessment tests, job descriptions and salary expectations or to learn more about specific job prospects in California. - California JobStar
An online public library guide with links to Bay Area and California job listings and tips for every step of the job search, from resumes and cover letters to interviewing. - California Occupational Guides
From the State of California EDD. Especially rich in statistics, this site offers brief and detailed overviews of thousands of careers. Find California job outlook information, salary ranges, licensing, education, training requirements, and more. Searches can be limited by county in California. - Career Cruising
An Internet-based career exploration and planning tool "suitable for people from 6th grade to adulthood." Features include a career-matcher, interviews with people in various occupations, career exploration, school programs, and tips on looking for jobs, creating resumes and building portfolios. Must have a Berkeley Library card to access. - CareerOneStop
The MSN Money website has a page dedicated to income tax preparation, filing and deductions advice. - Kiplinger - Taxes
Learn about different careers, plan for your education or look for nearby schools where you can update your job skills, get salary and benefit information, search for jobs, improve your resume, and get interview tips on this site from the U.S. Department of Labor. Also provides links to local career centers. - O*NET
Explore occupations, identify job skills, and find related occupations. Includes a "Bright Outlook" search which highlights careers experiencing rapid growth. - Occupational Outlook Handbook
A searchable, online version of the OOH with information on training, salary, job prospects, and the nature of the work for hundreds of occupations. - Riley Guide
A directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet. It includes tips on conducting an online job search, links to a variety of online skill, interest, and values-based assessment tools, job listings, and more.
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If you are looking for a job, we have a several resources for you. Check our calendar regularly for drop in Job Counseling and Resume Writing workshops or try our online resources (below), including JobScout to find a job or Learn A Test to prepare for one.
If you are thinking of a small business, we offer access to several online resources.
Books for Job Hunters
Small Business Toolkit
- The Berkeley Office of Economic Development
Offering Berkeley businesses assistance with choosing a location, licenses and regulations, demographic research, financing and special opportunities, and community associations. - Starting a Business in Berkeley
A guide to the legal and regulatory process of starting a business in Berkeley, from Berkeley's Office of Economic Development. - The California Secretary of State
Licensing, regulatory and other business related information for California businesses. - Small Business Administration
Information on federal business assistance and regulations. - CalGOLD
California state, county, and local licensing requirements.
Free one-on-one advising and free seminars and trainings for small and medium-size businesses: business plans, marketing, sales, taxes, accounting, loans, technology, etc, to improve opportunities for small businesses throughout Alameda County.
Includes license and permit information.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) provides basic information on more than 24 million businesses and more than 262 million consumers in the US and Canada.
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- Wills
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