Career Resources

Professional Organizations

American Society Of Association Executives

Offers a resume critique service, roundtable discussions and other career building tools. Web site "Career Headquarters" features a job bank, trend reports and job search tips. 202/626-2723;www.asaenet.org

American Society For Training and Development

Represents professionals in the field of workplace learning and performance. Recently conducted a benchmarking study on recruitment and retention practices. 800/628-2783;www.astd.org

Canadian Public Relations Society

Features jobs at all levels in PR and PA in Canada. The association also maintains an executive search partner for senior level jobs. www.cprs.ca/cprscareer.html

National Association Of Female Executives

Web site features general interest career links and info of specific interest to women in the workplace. 800/634-6233;www.nafe.com/resources

Public Relations Society of America

"Career Resources" section of Web site offers resume and classified ad posting areas, a "reading room," placement services, a career newsletter and information about starting your own firm. 212/995-2230; www.prsa.org

Society for Human Resource Management

Offers comprehensive survey data and services related to hiring, retention, workplace trends, compensation and other employment issues. 703/548-3440;www.prsa.org

Web Sites

All New York Employment, Career & Job Resources.

Not just for New Yorkers. A massive directory of employment resources. www.allny.com/jobs.html

Fast Company

Guidance for soul-searching, job-searching, negotiating and launching your own business. www.fastcompany.com/career

HomeFair

Features salary calculator, cost of living calculator and moving expenses calculator to help with cross-country job negotiations. www.homefair.com

The Internet Job Source

Comprehensive resource directory and job bank listing corporate and government positions. Free weekly newsletter reviews Internet job sites. http://statejobs.com

NetGuide Career Guide

From CMP's NetGuide magazine online, advice about job hunting, high-tech jobs, researching companies, interviewing and money. www.netguide.com/career

Top 100 Electronic Recruiters

The best online recruiting sites, as judged by Internet Business Network. www.interbiznet.com/jobguide

Working Mother Magazine

Ranks "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers." www.workingmother.com/100best

Books

Are You Paid What You're Worth?

The Complete Guide to Calculating and Negotiating the Salary, Benefits, Bonus and Raise You Deserve By Michael O'Malley. 256 pages. Broadway Books (1-800-323-9872; www.randomhouse.com)

Perks and Parachutes: Negotiating Your Best Possible Employment Deal, from Salary and Bonus to Benefits and Protection By John J. Tarrant and Paul Fargis. 338 pages. Times Books (1-800-733-3000; www.randomhouse.com)

Sources: Media Professionals/Interbiznet; amazon.com.