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Lexis Nexis Academic Universe: Provides full-text documents from over 5, 600 news, business, legal, medical and reference publications. Most commonly used to search news articles going back more than 20 years or to retrieve full text company news & financial info
Galenet: Databases include the Business and Company Resource Center, General Business File ASAP and Associations Unlimited
Job Choices Magazine: Get need-to-know resume and interview tips, plus advice on cover letters and more.

Riley Guide: Site includes an A-Z listing of careers and occupations
Job Profiles: Provides industry profiles and "a day in the life" for numerous career fields
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Department of Labor resource online. Great place to go for initial career research

HomeFair: Excellent cost-of-living comparison and city reports, plus much more!
Salary.com: Salary wizard gives salary information by city and job title
America's CareerInfoNet: Excellent data on wages and trends searchable by occupation and state

Local Employment Opportunities (pdf)
Monticello Avenue: Links to local job listings, housing, government and events
Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce Employment info, business directory, business news and visitor info
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families: Guide to area youth services

Riley Guide: A selection of top moving and relocation guides
Relocation Central: Apartment locating assistance
Wetfeet City Profiles: City profiles for major metropolitan areas
Alumni Clubs: Contact the Alumni Club Chapters for tips on finding roommates in the city of your choice
The Motley Fool: Great personal finance section
CNN Money: Check out "Money 101 and "Calculators" under the financial tools section
Weichert Rental Network: Search Rental Properties