This section identifies some additional obvious and not-so-obvious research and job-search support tools. In this Web 2.0 world, you really should maximize whatever Internet resources are available to advance your career. This may mean taking advantage of job boards (where openings are posted), employer Web sites (where internal opportunities are listed or you can apply online), and other sites such as business networking sites, career guidance sites, and blogs (where people make comments about an industry, company, type of job, or other work-related matters). Use a mix of technology resources along with traditional print publications, industry associations, and of course, your local library, to get as much information as you can about a prospective employer or job openings that might be a good fit for your skills, experience, and career goals.

