Evaluation of Sources


Evaluation Criteria:


  • Accurate and up to date information
  • Websites are user friendly and easy to navigate
  • Websites are uncluttered
  • Open Source (free)
  • Job search websites have multiple sorting categories
  • Job search websites allow users to save jobs they are interested in or applied to or create an account to retrieve previous searches, created resumes, or other information
  • Job search websites send email alerts about similar or current jobs
  • Books are easy to read and understand
  • For websites, video tutorials (or help in other formats)
  • Job search site has connectivity to other social media sites (e.g. LinkedIn)
  • Career research sites offer in depth information on various companies and organizations
  • Career research sites give salary estimates for different job titles
  • Who wrote the information? Is the author credible?
  • Who is the intended audience? Is the language professional?
  • Is the job search site free of typos and errors? How is the information presented?

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