Entering the Workforce

eCampusTours provides advice on leaving behind college life and entering the working world. Find practical tips on things like changing sleep habits, preparing for entry-level jobs and purchasing interview-ready attire.

NPR offers a short audio segment for college students on how to handle their personal finances after graduation. Learn how to manage your spending and save for the future.

CampusCareerCenter introduces the different kinds of internships, including co-ops, practicums, externships, field experience, service learning and apprenticeships.

Bankrate.com walks you through 15 steps to follow in order to get a good internship. If you have any doubts about the importance of an internship, take a look at a related article, “Internship is a good career move.”

CollegeHelpers.com hosts a list of part-time job opportunities, internships and summer jobs for college students looking for off-campus work. Register with the site for free to begin searching.

CareerRookie covers internships, part-time jobs and entry level jobs for the first-time jobseeker.

Craigslist posts job listings in a variety of categories. Choose your city or state and search the “jobs” category in your area of interest. Narrow the results by checking the “internship” or “part-time” boxes near the top of the page, or try the “gigs” section for one-time or temporary employment opportunities.

Transitions Abroad has lots of information on living, working, traveling and studying abroad. The article “How to Work Abroad After College” is a combination of personal experience and general information. Don’t miss the helpful Web sites listed at the end of the article, and some useful links on the left sidebar.

Vault helps you decide whether to work for organizations like the Peace Corps or Teach for America. Read “A Day in the Life” of a Teach For America teacher and a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Senegal.

AmeriCorps is dedicated to community service and involves work in “education, public safety, health, and the environment.” Jobs include things like tutoring disadvantaged youth, cleaning parks or building public housing, among others. Browse the site to learn more about part-time and full-time positions.

CollegeGrad.com has a wide variety of resources for the college grad looking for work. Use the “Preparation” section on the left sidebar to find links on how to create an entry-level resume, write cover letters and prepare for an interview. Each topic comes with lots of concrete examples and checklists.

JobWeb has interview and resume tips for new college graduates. Browse the linked articles to find specific topics of interest.

Wise Bread, a community of bloggers, has a valuable entry entitled “How to answer 23 of the most common interview questions,” written by an advertising copywriter. Look for such gems as “What motivates you to do a good job?” and “What’s your biggest weakness?” Some of the tips primarily apply to people who have already held a job, but you should be able to glean some useful information.

Get Out Today provides “8 Networking Tips” that help you access those jobs that aren’t advertised. Though there may be some grammatical errors scattered throughout the article, the information is valuable.

LinkedIn is a popular site that allows you to connect with old classmates, potential colleagues and other professionals and get advice. That senior you took notes for as a freshman might want to return the favor and get you an interview. Set up a profile for free and start searching.

Jobster is a search engine and networking site in one. Create a profile, add "tags" (keywords) to your profile and network with other users.

Natavi Guides was created by Wesleyan University graduates to help students handle various college and post-college related issues. Read “Acing Your First Job…From the Start” for some words of wisdom on how to handle those first few weeks at a new job.

Monster.com offers a few pointers and insights on how to “Make the Most of Your First Job.” Get tips on building skills, learning about the organizational culture and getting feedback on your performance.

CNNMoney.com confronts an issue that many recent college grads face: what do you do if your shiny new job isn’t what you expected? What if you’re not getting interesting responsibilities? Also be sure to read the articles on changing your mind after accepting a job, and the 5 major mistakes made by new graduates.

Hannah Seligson is a journalist, public speaker and author of the book “New Girl On the Job: Advice from the Trenches," a collection of interviews with hundreds of women about starting their careers. Read Seligson’s blog and articles on the topic.

CNN.com, in conjunction with CareerBuilder.com, presents “20 great jobs that don't require a degree.” As the article states, college degrees may offer the possibility of a higher salary, but you don’t need a college degree for job security. The jobs are based on the book, “300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree.”

AskMen.com has a list of nine jobs that don’t require a four-year degree. Find a short summary of each job along with a starting salary range.

MSNBC has a short article that shows you how to make the most of your skills and get your foot in the door, without a degree.

Spherion Career Blog has an advice column, "Ask Seymour," that answers a reader question: "How Can I Find a Job Without a Degree?"

Education-Portal.com offers a list of associate degree programs with links to descriptions, a summary of the coursework, career info including salary information and a list of recommended schools. Look for a video explaining what an associate degree is and the two main types.

Peterson’s offers a comprehensive directory of “Career Colleges” (also known as trade schools). Search by program type, location or college name to find a school near you.

CareerBuilder.com points out six “hot shots” who are quite successful, despite lacking a college degree.