Employment gives a sense of economic freedom and a sense of achievement in life. However, not all job seekers are fortunate enough to get a job of their choice or one that pays well. Therefore, an employment guide is a helpful tool for those hunting for a job. There are online employment guides providing information on the availability of jobs in the immediate neighborhood and overseas. Individuals who have not been fortunate enough to land a dream job will certainly benefit form such online guides that provide loads of information about the job market. Websites devoted to employment related information can provide advice as to the market trends in various job fields and the skills sets required to obtain a great job. They also allow the individual to post a resume or create a profile for online submission to the prospective employers. Since it is an online venue, it enables job – seekers to network among themselves to offer advice and share their experiences.

Cities and counties often create employment guides specific to their area or locality. These are usually smaller sites providing information about job availability in the county or city and to some extent in the neighboring areas. Large websites may provide better features and enable the individual to concentrate on the search for overseas jobs. Local career centers may provide employment guides to those in search of jobs. Most colleges and universities also provide employment information to their students.