Chapter 12: The American Labor Force "Help Wanted" Introduction      For job seekers, the Internet is a powerful tool that has more features than any other conventional means to job hunting. Individuals can search databases 24 hours a day, post resumes online, access career resources, and interview online! The Internet not only helps you find a job, but its resources can help you narrow your career choices. Go to one of the thousands of career-related sites to understand how the Internet can help you find your ideal career. Start at the monsterTRAK Web site. Destination Title: monsterTRAK Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the monsterTRAK Web site. Scroll down to the "Job Search Tips" topic under "Job Search Tools" and click on it. Read through the site, taking notes as you go. You may click on other topics in this site such as "Job Search Process," "Researching Employers," and "Exploring Careers" to complete your research. Using the information you gathered from this site, answer the following questions. 1. What are some of the ways you can learn about careers? 2. What are the six steps in an effective job search? 3. Give five tips for a successful job interview. 4.  How can an internship or career-related summer job help you find the career that's right for you? 5. Access the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook under the topic "Career Index." Listed in this publication are descriptions of what workers do in particular careers. Select a field that interests you and find a career in that field. Using the information from this site, create a poster illustrating your chosen career. Include a brief description of the nature of the work, the working conditions, the employment numbers, job outlook, training required, and earnings potential. Include on your poster the goals you would have to achieve to have your ideal job—graduate from high school, for example.