Explore careers that match your (dis)abilities

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It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s a good time to highlight a feature on mySkillsmyFuture.org that allows people with certain disabilities to explore career options where they can excel. Get started by visiting mySkills myFuture and entering



Find your job search superpower

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Employer research can superpower your job search. It can make the difference between not quite making the grade—and getting hired. It can also help you decide which company you’d like to work for, and to know that the job you



Looking for short-term training options?

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You can now find thousands of short-term training options on CareerOneStop’s Local Training Finder. These include training options provided by public and private schools and other training providers that have been approved for WIOA funding. Why is it helpful to



Resume tips for 55+ job seekers
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Ready to update your resume? For job seekers age 55+, find specific ideas to update your resume, bring it up to speed with current hiring practices, and ensure it’s an effective tool for promoting your strengths. Current hiring practices  



Job searching? Time to get cozy with your KSAs!

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If you’re currently looking for a job, chances are you’ve ignited your network, polished your resume, and practiced your interviewing skills.

But have you spent any time learning to identify and highlight your KSAs?



Find a summer job

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Looking for a summer job? Want to earn some money and get work experience? Check out these tips to find a good summer job and be ready to apply when you find one! Get ready to apply Find job openings



New guide for writing Competency Model frameworks

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The Competency Model Clearinghouse (CMC) is excited to announce the release of its comprehensive Authoring Guide: Understanding and Writing Nationwide Competency Model Frameworks. This guide is a valuable resource for workforce development professionals, educators, and organizations preparing nationwide industry Competency



Career and job search for people with criminal records

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Did you know the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop offers online resources for people who are incarcerated or have a criminal record? It’s well documented that justice-involved individuals face barriers to employment, and yet it’s also true that many employers



Reach out to amp up your job search

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Need to amp up your job search? The Business Finder can help you find potential employers. It searches a database of more than 12 million businesses in all 50 states and US territories. You can use the contact information to research businesses and



4 tips to help you ace a virtual job interview

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One legacy of the pandemic is that you’re more likely than ever to be asked to complete a virtual interview as part of your job search. Some employers conduct just the first round of interviews remotely. Others might do all