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Not sure where to start? This section offers a small, curated set of resources—books, videos, channels, and learning links—to help you get moving without overwhelm. It’s not meant to be a comprehensive directory, just a simple starter kit. NOTE: We intentionally keep this list short so it stays useful, manageable, and easy to navigate. There are countless great resources out there, but these are the ones we’ve found consistently helpful for most job seekers.
Helpful Channels
Helpful Channels
YouTube is a great resource. Below are just a few channels that our members have found useful and informative.
Bryan Creely, a corporate recruiter, HR Professional, and hiring authority teaches you how to act like the CEO of your career.
Shane helps people get in-demand, high-paying jobs without the need for a college degree or previous experience.
Bill Todd is a practicing management consultant, former CEO, and entrepreneur. Check out his "Get Hired" series.
Lucy Caldicott is a former charity CEO, now a leadership coach working with experienced leaders navigating career change, difficult workplaces, or the question of what comes next.
Free online courses. In-person learning. Certification-aligned pathways designed to help you stand out in the job market. From AI and Cybersecurity to Networking and Digital Literacy, it’s all here.
LinkedIn's Learning Sessions give job seekers short, practical video lessons that build in‑demand skills and boost confidence throughout the job search.
Gale Courses offers hundreds of courses focused on professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment. Six-week long courses are taught entirely online by instructors, and new sessions begin every month.
Learn essential career and life skills. Udemy helps you build in-demand skills fast and advance your career in a changing job market.
UpSkilling & Learning
UpSkilling & Learning
Helpful Books
Helpful Books
Power Formula for LinkedIn Success by Wayne Breibarth
Using actual screenshots from the LinkedIn website, Wayne demonstrates how you can take advantage of all the features of this professional networking platform.
StrengthsFinder by Tom Rath
The bestselling book that's changed millions of lives. Stop fixing your weaknesses and start building on what you naturally do best. With your unique CliftonStrengths code, unlock personalized insights into your greatest talents.
The Peak Interview by Bill Burnett
Win the job interview using an approach that leverages insights from a Nobel Prize winning psychologist along with discoveries by behavioral economists and neuroscientists.
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting by Nathan A. Perez & Macia Ballinger
Did you know that between 70-85% of job are not posted? They exist only in the invisible job market... which can only be accessed by networking.
3 targeted editions: Professional, Executive, & Veterans
General Job Boards
General Job Boards
General job boards cast the widest net, pulling in roles from thousands of employers across industries and experience levels. These are great starting points for any job search because they offer high volume, frequent updates, and broad visibility.
Glassdoor (includes company reviews)
Best for: casting a wide net, exploring multiple industries, and finding newly posted roles.
Niche & Specialty Job Boards
Niche & Specialty Job Boards
Niche job boards focus on specific fields, regions, or salary levels, making them ideal when you want quality over quantity. These sites help you zero in on roles that match your expertise, values, or location without wading through irrelevant listings.
Big Shoes Network — Marketing, design, PR, and communications (Midwest‑focused)
Dice — Tech, IT, engineering, cybersecurity
JobsThatHelp — Wisconsin nonprofit and mission‑driven roles
MilwaukeeJobs — Milwaukee metro area employers
The Ladders — Professional and executive roles ($100k+)
Best for: targeted searches where quality beats quantity.
Job Aggregators
Job Aggregators
Aggregators function like search engines for jobs, pulling listings from company websites, job boards, and applicant‑tracking systems. They’re especially useful when you want to uncover hidden or hard‑to‑find opportunities without checking dozens of sites.
Best for: finding roles that may not appear on traditional job boards.
Professional Networking & Recruiter Visibility
Professional Networking & Recruiter Visibility
Networking platforms combine job listings with relationship‑building, recruiter outreach, and personal branding. They’re essential for being discovered, staying visible, and tapping into opportunities that never make it to public job boards.
Best for: networking, being discovered by recruiters, and showcasing your professional brand.
Government Job Portals
Government Job Portals
Government job portals list public‑sector roles at the federal or national level. These sites are the authoritative source for stable, benefits‑rich positions that follow structured hiring processes and clear qualification requirements.
USAJobs.gov — Federal government roles
US.jobs — National labor exchange
Best for: stable, benefits‑rich public‑sector opportunities.
Career Research & Reference Tools
Career Research & Reference Tools
These resources support your job search by offering background information, research tools, and reference materials. They’re helpful for exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or deepening your understanding of industries and roles.
Reference Desk — General reference and research hub (not a job board)
Best for: background research, career exploration, and resource links.
Ellie’s List (has new name)
40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin
40 Plus Event Calendar
NorthShore Executive Networking Group (NSENG)
Lumen Christi Employment Network
Crossroads Career Network
These all involve people, meetings, support, events, or community
Google Sites
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